In this Issue: New York State Legislature Returns to Albany for 2026 Session; REGISTER NOW for 2026 Advocacy Day in Albany!; ACTION ALERT: Urge Governor to Prioritize Older Adults in Executive Budget; LeadingAge New York and Long-Term Care in the News; Need to Know: The New York State Budget Process; and Governor Unveils Top Proposals in Advance of State of the State Address on Jan. 13.