The Democratic governor has been trying to enlist the help of House Republicans to ensure people with low incomes and noncitizens can keep coverage.

Mamdani unveiled his first preliminary budget Tuesday afternoon, offering New Yorkers a look at how he intends to close the multibillion-dollar deficit.

Mamdani frames the move as a fallback if state lawmakers refuse to raise income taxes on millionaires and corporations. The plan is part of an effort to close a projected $5.4 billion budget deficit ...