National issues continue to dominate race for N.Y. governor
With Labor Day fast approaching, New Yorkers’ opportunity to tune out the race for governor — on lawn…
Tonko criticizes Trump’s resistance to offshore wind
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko is warning that the Trump administration’s continued resistance to offshore wind could cost New…
N.Y. lawmakers renew push for updated sex offender registry
After a recent law enforcement operation found dozens of sex offenders were not complying with registry requirements, one…
Hochul or Blakeman to face tough budget amid federal cuts
Believe it or not, we are almost exactly six months away from the next executive budget. That may…
N.Y. budget is complete as Hochul walks away with key wins
More than eight weeks late, New York finally has a state budget. The more than $268 billion spending…
Breaking down Albany’s state budget drama
A bit of Albany’s internal drama spilled into public view Thursday, with conflicting messages from Gov. Kathy Hochul…
Hochul defends climate law changes
Environmental advocates gathered en masse in Albany on Wednesday, rallying outside Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office on the second…
Hochul gears up for budget battle over car insurance reforms
Gov. Kathy Hochul held a rally Wednesday at the state Capitol in support of her executive budget proposal…
Hochul presses legislature on immigration deal, climate law
Less than one month from the New York state budget deadline, a handful of issues continue to dominate…
N.Y. leaders talk U.S. military strikes on Iran
New York’s leaders are grappling with the implications of the ongoing conflict in Iran. For Gov. Kathy Hochul,…
Lawmakers question $1.5B NYC boost vs. $150m upstate
Earlier this month, under pressure from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed an additional…
Hochul, state legislature poised to spar over climate goals
Gov. Kathy Hochul this week sent the strongest signals yet that changes to New York state’s 2019 climate…