New York prison staff still impacted by HALT Act controversy
More than a year after thousands of New York State corrections officers walked off the job in protest…
NYS finally starts voting on budget but Dem leaders push price tag to record highs
ALBANY — Lawmakers are finally inching toward passing a state budget as Democrat leaders’ negotiations push the estimated…
Hochul brings the ‘Wrath of Kath’ to LCA Show
The Legislative Correspondents’ Association Show typically takes place during a relatively quiet period in Albany. But not this…
Voters across New York State weigh school district budgets
New York school budget results come in With the state budget more than one month overdue, school districts…
A new tax on NYC real estate sales aimed at helping Mamdani close city budget gap
State lawmakers are planning a new tax on some New York City homes purchased in cash, state Assembly…
Mamdani poised to get 2-year mayoral control extension, class-size delay in state budget
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What we know about the overdue NYS budget and why it matters to the North Country
May 12, 2026 — NYS Senators Liz Krueger & Thomas O’Maradebate the NYS Senate Majority budget resolution on…
What’s holding up the New York State budget?
May 12, 2026 — The New York State Capitol in Albany, NY. Photo: Wally Gobetz, Creative Commons, some…
Hochul proposes $500M pension sweetener as she battles unions in budget stand-off
ALBANY – A stand-off between Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s most powerful labor unions over public pensions is…
‘Still incomplete’: Key questions unanswered on New York state budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a budget announcement in Albany on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Photo: Mike Groll…
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announces state budget deal, local leaders say otherwise
Reports about a possible New York state budget agreement have been conflicting. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says…
Manhattan man accused of having 20 grams crack cocaine in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — A Manhattan man was arrested on felony drug possession charges after a narcotics investigation…