Businesses in New York fight against retail theft
Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York is turning a corner in the fight against organized retail theft, with…
N.Y. DCJS on gun crime statistics
The 2026 election cycle, which includes midterm congressional seats and the races for governor and attorney general, are…
Hochul pushes back on Trump’s bail reform threat
In a new executive order, President Donald Trump threatened Monday to withhold federal dollars from communities, including New York,…
Hochul pushed for CDPAP bid-rigging in budget
A state senator on Thursday released evidence that he says could prove accusations that Gov. Kathy Hochul hand-picked the…
Two perspectives on reducing road salt in New York
Conversations among state agencies, lawmakers and environmental groups continue as they work together to come up with a…
Restaurant Assoc. backs pooled tips at counter eateries
The New York Restaurant Association supports an effort to legalize pooled tipping for workers at counter service restaurants,…
At least 16K N.Y. seniors on waitlists for services
At least 16,000 older New Yorkers who need home care, meals or other services continue to languish on…
Change to federal policy on marijuana
President Donald Trump is considering the reclassification of cannabis. This would better align the federal government with states…
NY Focus reporter on the systemic changes needed at DOCCS
Earlier this week, Capital Tonight spoke with the commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCs).…
Remove location sharing for minors
New York state Attorney General Letitia James is calling on Instagram to remove location sharing for minors. James…