“Unfortunately, this year’s state budget of $254 billion did not deliver for New Yorkers. There were several policy decisions included in the FY2025-26 Enacted Budget I could not support, chief among them was the state takeover of the Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). NUMC plays a vital role in the Nassau County community and should remain under local control, not the governor’s control. I voted ‘no’ on the state budget this year.”