ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A lawyer appointed by judges to be the U.S. attorney for northern New York was immediately fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the process for selecting top federal prosecutors. Donald Kinsella spent less than a day in the position before […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a new reelection running mate — as her current lieutenant governor has launched an increasingly caustic primary challenge to unseat her. Hochul, a moderate Democrat, named Adrienne Adams, the former speaker of the New York City Council, as her replacement lieutenant governor pick […]
Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it could be $1,000 higher, thanks to changes in tax law. More than 165 million individual income tax returns were processed last year, with 94% […]
By Brendan J. Lyons,Albany Times Union ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion budget proposal on Tuesday that she said will expand access to mental health services, child care and housing at a time when New York’s high cost of living continues to be a significant challenge for her administration. Her office said […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered the 2026 State of the State address this week announcing a number of proposals including a plan to expand pre-kindergarten programs statewide. The governor sought to unveil an agenda focused on accountablity and affordability as she faces opposition from both the GOP and her own party in her bid […]
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani — a major boon for the city’s mayor on one of his signature campaign promises just days into his […]
by Hunter Wright and Evan BourtisNews10WHEC ALBANY, N.Y. — A new year means new laws in New York State. Here’s a look at some of the laws that are now in effect, including those relating to minimum wage, tax exemptions, and health care. Minimum wage increase Employees across the state who make minimum wage can […]
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge gave a green light Tuesday to New York’s so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to stop the state from giving people driver’s licenses without having them prove they are in the country legally. U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci in Albany ruled that the Republican […]
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is set to become the latest state to legalize medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill under a deal reached between the governor and state legislative leaders announced Wednesday. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to sign the proposal next year after pushing to add a […]
Brad Lander, the chief fiscal officer of New York City, announced Wednesday that he is challenging U.S. Rep Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary for a liberal district covering lower Manhattan and parts of brownstone Brooklyn. A longtime fixture of the city’s progressive wing, Lander launched his bid with endorsements from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and […]
Three new casinos were recommended for approval on Monday by the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board. The three newly proposed casinos, with one in the Bronx and two locations in Queens, aim to “transform communities, establish career opportunities for residents, and drive much-needed revenue” according to a statement issued following the board’s recommendation. […]
By Jennifer Lewke News10NBC ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is overhauling the point system it uses to penalize drivers and the changes could impact you significantly. The new system has already been approved by the state legislature and will likely start being enforced in early 2026. “Every single conviction will […]
By Brendan J. Lyons | timesunion.comALBANY — The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking a court order compelling state regulators to “fulfill their legal responsibility to thwart the influx of illicit cannabis product … and to identify and sanction the companies responsible for the illegal ‘inversion’ of out-of-state cannabis products […]
By Ezra BittermanAlbany Times Union ALBANY — New York has agreed to delay implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act, which was scheduled to go into effect in January and would prohibit natural gas and heating oil equipment in many new construction projects, including residences. Attorneys for the state agreed in a stipulation filed in the […]
Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik officially announced her run for New York governor early Friday morning via a post on x.com. "Kathy Hochul is the Worst Governor in America. Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery bills. When […]
