There you have it, voters of New York – the worst year in Albany history. Read it, weep – and remember in November.

New York’s cities, with their aging housing stock full of lead paint, are among the worst places in the U.S. for childhood lead exposure. But even among bad company, this area of Albany stands out.

The spending plan documents — nicknamed “The Big Ugly” in capital lingo — provide a last-minute, warts-and-all look at much-anticipated legislation focused on New York City’s mental ...