Study: 120% rise in Long Island’s Latino population since 2000
Long Island’s Latino population has increased more than 120% since the turn of the century, compared with only about…
New York Democrats push for redistricting amendments
ALBANY — Democrats in the State Legislature have just four session days left to pass two possible amendments…
What the newly passed $268B NYS budget may mean for you
ALBANY — New York State lawmakers this week approved a more than $268 billion budget for the 2026-27…
Arrest in ‘grandparent’ scam when police intervene as Queens man picks up $10,000 payment
A Queens man faces theft, money laundering and related charges in a $10,000 “grandparent” scam, Teaneck, New Jersey…
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.…
New York lawmakers near immigration policy agreement
ALBANY — New York lawmakers are nearing a deal that would prohibit counties from signing cooperation agreements with federal…
NYS strikes down Massapequa, Locust Valley school transgender bathroom policies
The state education commissioner has struck down policies enacted by the Massapequa and Locust Valley school boards requiring…
What to know as Resorts World NYC casino starts offering table games with live dealers
Resorts World casino will be New York City’s first to offer table games with live dealers beginning next week,…
NYS school data incidents surged in 2025
Reports of compromised student data and cybersecurity in schools surged statewide in 2025, according to education officials. Statewide, data incident reports rose 72%, from 384…
Hungry for revenue, Albany eyes new tax ideas: Gold? Crypto? Yachts?
ALBANY — When it comes to taxes in a state budget, it isn’t just about incomes, property, corporations…
Climate mandates impact New York electric bills
As power supply charges on electric bills continue their upward march despite LIPA’s projection for reduced bills in 2026,…