The end of the 89th Legislature’s session has clear winners
AUSTIN, Texas — The biggest celebration during the 89th Legislature’s regular session marked the end of a near-decade debate over…
Working Families Party ranks Mamdani as top pick for mayor
The Working Families Party has endorsed Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as its number one pick in the upcoming…
Candidates face off in Manhattan borough president debate
Three candidates vying to become the next Manhattan borough president went head-to-head in a NY1 debate. What You…
NATO creates challenge for Dayton residents, businesses
DAYTON, Ohio — Some locals are looking forward to the end of the 70th NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the…
Assemblymembers discuss artificial intelligence bill
Dozens of experts in artificial intelligence are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to support legislation that…
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…
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…
Bay area farm receives award for environmental efforts
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Wish Farms was recently recognized by the Florida Department of Agriculture as this year’s winner…
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…
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…
Slovenian ‘Kurent’ may help scare away winter
CLEVELAND — The sound of the bells will be heard throughout this year’s 13th annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival, a celebration…