NY pension boost could cost taxpayers almost $1.5 billion a year
ALBANY — The cost of a pension upgrade for state workers, teachers and others would run almost $1.5…
Election finance board rules against matching funds for Blakeman
ALBANY — A state board on Tuesday disqualified Republican Bruce Blakeman from receiving public matching funds for his…
Cost is hurdle as Albany looks at better retirement deal for many workers
ALBANY — State budget discussions on whether to sweeten retirement benefits for public workers hired after 2010 are…
Islip official: Small plane that took off from MacArthur Airport crashes in Hudson River upstate
A single-engine plane that took off from Long Island MacArthur Airport on Monday evening with two people on…
Hochul’s budget includes 4.3% boost in school aid and streamlining of environmental reviews
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a 4.3% increase in school aid, a huge boost for child…
Hochul to allow COVID shots at pharmacies without doctors’ prescriptions
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order that allows pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines “to…