2026 New York State Legislative Session Priorities
District Council 37’s 2026 Legislative Agenda reflects the diverse voices of our members, united by a shared vision…
Hochul draws the line on updating the state’s environmental review process
Gov. Kathy Hochul is working to drum up support for one of her top budget asks: reforming the…
NSF Energy Storage Engine enters second phase with ambitious plans
The National Science Foundation Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, which aims to transform upstate into America’s…
Governor Hochul Holds Roundtable with Local Leaders to Highlight Let Them Build Agenda as Statewide Support Continues to Grow
Governor Kathy Hochul today held a roundtable with leaders from across the state to highlight her “Let Them…
New York Gov. Hochul moves to weaken aggressive state climate law
Citing concerns about affordability, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing revising the state’s 2019 climate law, asking…
USDA policies threaten funding for farmers, N.Y. AG argues
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the Trump administration on Monday to block funding conditions set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. James joins…
NY DFS’s new MFA guidance: closing common gaps before the next exam
Multi‑factor authentication (MFA) is now a well-established baseline cybersecurity control. The amended New York Department of Financial Services…
New York bear harvest breaks records with 1,759 bears in 2025-26 season
New York hunters achieve record-breaking black bear harvest in 2025, with numbers showing a 18% increase over the…
New Yorkers urged to claim share of billions in unclaimed funds from state
New Yorkers could have a share of billions in unclaimed funds, from inactive accounts to uncashed checks. Check…
The 2026 Above & Beyond: Women
Yvette Clarke, ICON Member of Congress Yvette Clarke / Emily Assiran When Rep. Yvette Clarke was growing up,…
New York State approves K–12 climate education requirement
The New York State Board of Regents approved a new statewide requirement to integrate climate education across K–12…
Supreme Court won’t hear N.Y. even-year election law
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a new state law that will move most…