Rochester to receive $20M in aid as part of state budget
The New York state budget passed Wednesday night comes with a major boost for the city of Rochester.…
State budget bills pass both houses
ALBANY, N.Y. — Just before midnight Wednesday, the New York state budget passed both houses of the legislature.…
State budget bills pass both houses
ALBANY, N.Y. — Just before midnight Wednesday, the New York state budget passed both houses of the legislature.…
Latest NYS budget package includes pension boost, climate extension
ALBANY — Newly released provisions of New York’s 2026-27 budget aim to lower car insurance costs and utility rates,…
Suffolk’s free tree program honors U.S. milestone and pursuit of healthy environment
Jack Curio’s legacy at the Brentwood School District lives on through the Junior Olympics and Leader Corps programs…
Albany Democratic comptroller debate highlights key differences
ALBANY — The three Democrats vying to be the party’s nominee for state comptroller met in a one-hour…
NYPD would hire older recruits under bill proposed by New York City Council
The new maximum age for applicants seeking to become NYPD cops would be 42, according to legislation being…
Court vacates Bruce Blakeman public campaign funds decision
A New York state Supreme Court justice has vacated the state Public Campaign Finance Board’s decision denying New…
Emerging deal on pensions improves benefits for public workers
ALBANY — State lawmakers are nearing a deal to sweeten retirement benefits for public workers hired after 2010,…
No rise on NYC property tax as state pitches in $4B to close city budget gap
Mayor Zohran Mamdani won’t try to boost New York City’s property taxes after all. With an arrangement with Gov.…
Heastie clarifies comments opposing Hochul’s announcement
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie had a softer tone on where budget negotiations with Gov. Kathy Hochul stand…
New York lawmakers consider extending school bus emission deadline
ALBANY — New York State lawmakers are nearing a deal that would slow the transition to emission-free school…