Federal Medicaid cuts add to health care budget challenges
As state budget negotiations continue, there are growing calls for help across the health care spectrum amid concerns…
History shows rocky starts are common for NYC mayors
Taking stock of a mayor’s first 100 days in office is a longstanding tradition, and history shows New…
Mamdani balances governing with delivering on affordability
The 112th mayor came into office with a big smile and even bigger plans — those aimed at…
Hochul aide rallies to decry federal bribery probe
Weeks after their homes were searched as part of a federal bribery investigation, a New York City Council member…
Judge nixes DEC rule on ‘freshwater wetland’ definition
A judge on Wednesday struck down a controversial regulation issued by the New York state Department of Environmental…
Mamdani balances governing with delivering on affordability
The 112th mayor came into office with a big smile and even bigger plans — those aimed at…
“Lack of funding” making it hard for rural schools
David Little, the executive director of the Rural Schools Association of New York State, is calling on state…
Business Council of N.Y. wary of changes to air quality law
New York state Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman Pete Harckham has proposed amending the state’s Title V air…
State workforce OT surged 23%, driven by DOCCS
New York state workforce overtime costs increased by nearly 22.7% – $1.6 billion – in 2025, driven largely…
Zohran Mamdani’s first 100 days in office as NYC mayor
Thursday marks Zohran Mamdani’s 100th day as mayor of New York City. He has had to navigate snowstorms…
Protesters demand city to not reinvest in Israel bonds
Although a rabbi blessed the wine at this Passover Seder, Jewish Voice for Peace says their emergency seder…
Crystal Peoples-Stokes won’t run for reelection
New York state Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes will not run for reelection this year, she announced Wednesday,…