Johnstown Assemblyman will run to replace Stefanik in NY-21
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, a Republican from Johnstown, will officially launch his campaign Thursday to represent the North Country…
N.Y. lawmakers discussing calls to change Raise the Age law
Democrats in the state Legislature are preparing for a fierce debate next session over calls to reform a…
Bare Hill Correctional Facility to close, lawmakers say
Multiple lawmakers have confirmed that the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will announce the…
Who could replace Elise Stefanik in NY-21?
The field of candidates to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st District is wide open after…
The push to regulate kratom drug products in N.Y.
Randy Wilson was known as someone who would do anything for anyone. “He was very family-oriented… he was…
Democrat N.Y. Assemblyman-elect declines to endorse Hochul
The newest Democrat headed to the New York state Assembly majority is hesitant to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul…
N.Y. must modernize disability housing policies
Lawmakers said the state legislature must act to give New Yorkers with disabilities more housing options and force…
Court order to fund SNAP won’t affect $65M for NY food banks
An extra infusion of $65 million in state aid for New York food banks will be sent to…
DAs, lawmakers push more access to N.Y. mental health courts
New York’s top prosecutors want better access to mental health courts to connect people charged with nonviolent crimes…
Tension over COs shortage hangs over 115th Assembly race
Lasting tension over violence in state prisons and a shortage of correction officers is hanging over independent voters…
N.Y. law needed for trafficked products
New York cannabis users and licensees are calling for a law to combat inversion, or the funneling of…
N.Y. lawmakers mull expanding rent control upstate
A handful of upstate cities, towns and villages have capped rent increases, but some New York Democrats plan…