Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her proposed 2026 executive budget in the...

Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her proposed 2026 executive budget in the Red Room at the State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday. Credit: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul/Mike Groll

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion state budget that calls for an increase in school aid, middle-class tax cuts and tax rebates. Here's a look at what else she proposed. 

Rock climbing? Indoor beach volleyball? Water parks? Arts and crafts? NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at ways to spend your winter break. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp, Kendall Rodriguez; Gary Licker

Things to do now on LI Rock climbing? Indoor beach volleyball? Water parks? Arts and crafts? NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at ways to spend your winter break.

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