Criminal justice advocates push back against Governor's Discovery changes
Outlined in the FY2026 Executive Budget proposal, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to "streamline" Discovery Laws.
Rival Dem Ritchie Torres blasts NY Gov. Kathy Hochul as critics charged up over Con Ed’s proposed rate hikes
The utility giant is asking the state's utilities regulator to jack up average electric bills by 11.4% and send gas bills ...
22 States Sue to Block New York Law Targeting Fossil Fuel Companies
Emboldened by President Trump, West Virginia and other states are challenging a law that makes corporate polluters pay for ...
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Governor proposes new workforce training center at closed Saint Rose campus
Governor Kathy Hochul made an announcement at the campus to an appreciative audience, proposing that up to $40 million in state funds be spent to set up workforce training centers in three regions in ...
Daily on Energy: Wright orders ‘Golden era,’ hottest January ever, and DOGE cuts into environmental justice
Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! In today’s Daily on Energy, Maydeen, with the help of our editor Joe Lawler, takes a look at energy secretary Chris Wright’s priorities for the department.
Hochul announces rural mental health funding
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Feb. 6 that $9.6 million in state funding is available to provide additional mental ...
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New York union members demand reform of Tier Six retirement system
Union members across New York are calling for changes to the state's retirement system.Members of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) g ...
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Committee on Open Government calls for ‘overhaul’ of transparency practices in NYS
The New York State Committee on Open Government’s 2024 annual report lays out the various problems with the state’s current transparency laws, and highlights a significant number of legislative ...
State leaders visit Rochester to discuss Hochul's proposals supporting domestic violence victims, survivors
State leaders visited Monroe Community College Thursday to address Gov. Kathy Hochul's investments in supporting domestic ...
A Judge Tried to Get Out of Jury Duty. What He Said Cost Him His Job.
Richard Snyder, a town justice in upstate New York, said he could not serve as an impartial grand juror because he believed ...
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The LOCAL Act: A win-win for main streets and local newsrooms
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They are the corner stores, family-owned restaurants, and local ...