Goldman’s intros bill to forgive volunteer firefighter loans
Sixty-five percent of firefighters across the country are volunteers. In New York, it is closer to 90%. But…
Court rules N.Y. even-year election law constitutional
A New York state appeals court has ruled the new state law that will move many local elections…
New technology aims to fight senior loneliness in NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — ONSCREEN is a tech startup that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. The product allows people…
Syracuse councilor calls U.S. visa ban ‘overzealous’
A recent decision by the United States to revoke all visas for South Sudanese citizens is raising concerns…
New York’s top court dismisses sexual abuse lawsuit
A lawsuit against New York alleging sexual abuse decades ago was tossed out by the state’s top court…
Schumer postpones book tour amid backlash for budget vote
Sen. Charles Schumer abruptly postponed a tour to promote his new book Monday, canceling events this week in…
How legislative leaders differ as budget negotiations begin
The “mothership” landed in Albany on Monday — the traditional kickoff of the budget negotiation process. Known more…
N.Y. mayors want more AIM funds for small governments
Nearly 400 mayors and local officials from across New York sent a letter to New York Gov. Kathy…
Lawsuit challenges order barring fmr. COs from public work
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an emergency executive order Monday barring state agencies from hiring individuals…
NYSERDA starting to explore advanced nuclear development
In 2017, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reached a deal to shut down the Indian Point nuclear power plant…
NYSERDA starting to explore advanced nuclear development
In 2017, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reached a deal to shut down the Indian Point nuclear power plant…
“Grieving Families” sponsor says he’ll keep trying
This weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul for the third time vetoed legislation known as the Grieving Families Act, which…