Higher education under the spotlight at today's legislative budget hearing in Albany ~ Watch live

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 10, 2015

Budget

The Legislature's fiscal committees continue public hearings this week on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2015-2016 proposed New York State budget.

The hearings will continue weekly until the end of February.

Today's Topic: Higher Education (beginning at 9:30 a.m.)

Watch today's hearing live HERE.

See the full hearings schedule HERE.

Find more comprehensive, detailed budget information and updates HERE.

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