The state spending deal reached in May by Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative Democrats hiked outlays by 9.3%, three times ...

New York passed its $254 billion state budget months ago—but a sweeping federal bill may force major changes. What’s suddenly ...

New York now has a permanent state office dedicated to combating gun violence as shootings decline, except those involving ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s intent to build a nuclear power plant — the first in the U.S. in more than 15 years — has ...

New York will issue inflation refund checks in October 2025. Find out if you're eligible and how much you could receive.

In the face of looming cuts in federal funding, Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed the state’s preparedness and response capabilities as extreme weather continues to grow in frequency and intensity each year ...

Plans for two gas pipelines are moving ahead after the Interior Department allowed construction of a major offshore wind ...

The New York State Legislature has passed a bill ending anonymous calls to the state’s central hotline for suspected child abuse, requiring callers to leave their names and contact ...

The Trump administration began firing more than 1,000 State Department employees on Friday, as it moves to downsize the ...

New York socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has sparked controversy with several proposals, including his plan to ...

New York lawmakers are proposing the MELT Act, which would require law enforcement agents to be clearly identifiable and display a name, badge number, or other visible marker on their uniforms ...

New York State has implemented a cellphone ban in schools, requiring students to put away their devices for the entire school ...