Protesters arrested at Schumer, Gillibrand offices
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration Monday calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Sen.…
Hochul endorses Micah Lasher in Democratic primary for NY-12
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday made a rare primary endorsement in the crowded race to succeed…
Proposed bill would bolster pothole coverage across N.Y.
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney on Friday unveiled a new piece of legislation, calling on New York state to…
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…
Adirondack Council weighs in on High Peaks management plan
A consultant’s report released to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) about overuse of the High Peaks in…
N.Y. Senate Judiciary chair a no-show in court
Spectrum News 1 is following a developing story that New York state Senator and Senate Judiciary Committee Chair…
N.Y. Senate Judiciary chair a no-show in court
Spectrum News 1 is following a developing story that New York state Senator and Senate Judiciary Committee Chair…
Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan won’t run for reelection in 2026
New York state Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan will not seek reelection in 2026, the Republican lawmaker announced Friday. “Having…
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…
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…
“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…