Nassau Standard

In Albany, New York, Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and the Senate Republican Conference have called for legislative measures to be included in the budget to address the affordability crisis affecting New Yorkers. This follows a $259 billion budget proposal by Senate Democrats.

The proposed bills are part of the Senate Republican Conference's "Liberate New York" 2025 Legislative Agenda. They aim to support families and businesses burdened by high taxes and increasing costs on utilities and housing.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick emphasized the impact of rising costs on New Yorkers, stating: "New Yorkers are being crushed by rising costs—from utility bills to groceries—while Albany’s bloated government spending only worsens the affordability crisis. Families struggling under the weight of high taxes and expenses need relief, not reckless spending."

She further argued for solutions that lower taxes and support families, saying: "Instead of more government overreach, we need commonsense solutions that lower taxes, support families, and make homeownership attainable through first-time homebuyer credits."

Highlighting her personal experience as a mother of four, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said: "As a mother of four, I know firsthand the importance of budgeting—if my household expenses exceed our budget, I can’t simply decide to spend more. Yet, under one-party control, Albany has done just that, and we’re all paying the price."

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick concluded with a call for fiscal responsibility: "I want my kids, my neighbors' kids, and every New Yorker’s children to have the opportunity to build their futures here. But the reality is unless we get serious about bringing costs down, New York will continue to lose residents, leaving fewer people to shoulder an ever-growing tax burden. It’s time for lawmakers to say enough is enough and prioritize real fiscal responsibility."