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…
Moderate Dems push to delay all-electric buildings mandate
Several Assembly Democrats plan to petition Gov. Kathy Hochul to roll back the statewide mandate to build all-electric…
Moderate Dems push to delay all-electric buildings mandate
Several Assembly Democrats plan to petition Gov. Kathy Hochul to roll back the statewide mandate to build all-electric…
Hochul’s recent vetoes forecast tough N.Y. budget decisions
Lawmakers are preparing for a difficult budget cycle as Gov. Kathy Hochul mainly cited fiscal concerns in her…
Advocates push Hochul to sign animal insurance bills
Advocates and lawmakers want Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign two bills that would improve insurance options for New…
Hearing to probe rising insurance rates for property owners
State senators want to find out why residential insurance has skyrocketed for New York property owners battling higher…