Perspective from other states as budget talks stall
As state budget negotiations continue with less than a week until the April 1 deadline, the major points…
Are NY’s rich in for a tax hike? New report may offer clues
The New York State Comptroller’s Office released its annual report Thursday revealing Wall Street bonuses reached a record $49.2 billion,…
Mayor uses fast food to bring attention to worker rights
Mayor Zohran Mamdani likes to make sure workers in New York City are being valued. He also likes…
Trump indicates support for finishing Second Avenue Subway
President Donald Trump seemed unaware that the government is about to go to court with the MTA over…
Hochul pushes environmental quality review reforms
Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Albany Monday working to sell her proposal to change the state’s environmental quality…
Officials concerned over fulfilling class size requirements
City officials said they will likely miss a deadline to comply with a class-size mandate set by state…
Mamdani unlikely to get four years of mayoral control
After campaigning against mayoral control of city schools as a candidate last year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is singing…
As Hochul unveils climate law proposal, Glick draws a line
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her preferred set of changes to the state’s landmark 2019 climate law Friday. The…
SUNY grant program gets boost from governor
SUNY is announcing an expansion of its campus emergency aid grant programs with $600,000 in dedicated support in…
Senate EnCon chair signals Hochul likely to win CLCPA change
Planet Albany continued to wait Thursday for a formal proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul detailing what she would…
Republican Party chair backs Robert Smullen in NY-21 race
New York state Republican Party Chair Ed Cox has endorsed state Assemblyman Robert Smullen in the GOP race…
Bronx high schooler detained by ICE returns to NYC
After 10 months away from New York City behind bars, Dylan Contreras is officially home. The 21-year-old high…