Outgoing lawmaker’s staffers compete for his council seat
Democrat Phil Wong wants to succeed his boss, outgoing Councilman Bob Holden. So does Republican Alicia Vaichunas. Holden…
Suit claims N.Y. DOH underfunds early intervention services
Earlier this month, the Agencies for Children’s Therapy Services, Inc. and two of its members filed a lawsuit…
Syracuse sets amnesty program for unpaid parking tickets
The Syracuse Common Council voted Monday to approve an amnesty program for unpaid parking tickets. The plan would…
Tariffs cause some tattoo shops to scramble for supplies
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian goods, imposed earlier this year, forced some suppliers to the…
Off-year elections aren’t going anywhere yet
New York’s recent election law change, moving many county and town races to even years in conjunction with…
Earthjustice attorney on ruling in N.Y. climate law case
Last week, in response to a lawsuit filed by multiple environmental groups arguing the state is violating its nation-leading…
More than 250,000 vote in first weekend of N.Y. early voting
More than 250,000 people took part in the first weekend of early voting for general elections in New…
Suit claims N.Y. District 11 lines disenfranchise voters
A Democratic election law firm on Monday filed a lawsuit against the New York State Board of Elections,…
Key races to watch in New York 2025 elections
Early voting is underway and voters in 2025 will decide a number of crucial local elections in cities…
Legislation to punish employers for unfair labor practices
New legislation seeks to deny state economic incentives to employers that have been found to have engaged in…
Early voting draws more than 160,000 in opening weekend
As New York City’s mayoral race enters its final stretch, tens of thousands of voters turned out across…
In attack mode, Cuomo rejects claims of Islamophobia
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Brooklyn Saturday touting the support of faith leaders as early voting began.…