Hochul says N.Y. won’t meet climate law deadline
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration released its long-awaited state energy plan last month, mapping out where New York stands…
About 20% of N.Y. schools late with cellphone ban plans
About 200 New York schools are several days late in submitting plans to implement a statewide school cellphone…
N.Y. adult smoking rate falls below 10% for the first time
The rate of New Yorkers smoking cigarettes is at a record low. Less than one in 10 adults…
White House AI plan spurs pushback to proposed N.Y. regs
Big tech companies hope the release of the White House’s plan to develop artificial intelligence in the U.S.…
N.Y. drug experts blast slow roll out of opioid settlement
Drug policy experts and advocates said Monday they’re furious as New York leaders celebrate reduced overdose deaths in…
Gov. Hochul won’t rule out banning masked ICE agents in N.Y.
Gov. Kathy Hochul wouldn’t rule out barring federal immigration agents from concealing their identities when they interact with…
N.Y. state agency overtime costs up 10% in 2024
Overtime costs at New York state agencies increased 10.2% in 2024, totaling $1.3 billion, according to a report…
N.Y. Senate GOP want investigation over CDPAP transition
New York state Senate Republicans are calling for an investigation into the state’s recent tumultuous transition from the…
Over 1 million NYers could be kicked off health insurance
More than a million New Yorkers could soon find out they’re being kicked off their health insurance plan…
N.Y. faces $3B deficit due to cuts
New York state Budget Director Blake Washington on Thursday provided an initial update on the impact federal spending…