NY S09004

Appropriates funds for New York State capital projects for fiscal year 2026-27, with $61,615,000 in new appropriations and $272,250,000 in reappropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Markets alone

Authorizes the Budget Director to withhold appropriated payments if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more occurs, with exemptions for public assistance, federally mandated payments, debt service, and court-ordered payments

Allocates $5 million annually for competitive grants ($20,000-$500,000 each) to animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue facilities for construction, renovation, and equipment

Provides $15 million for the New York State dairy farm modernization grant program to expand milk storage capacity, cooling technologies, and milking systems

Includes $14 million for State Fair facility improvements and $10 million for regional school food infrastructure such as commissary kitchens and storage hubs