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 […]
Housing, retail and commercial development has stalled in parts of Brighton, Henrietta and most of Ontario County because RG&E and NYSEG have literally run out of grid space to power them. So, how are school districts supposed to meet state mandates to electrify school bus fleets? “We would need somewhere between 700 and 1100 additional […]
by Evan Bourtis and Kristi BlakeNews10 WHEC ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Foodlink is once again partnering with Wegmans to call on shoppers to help address food insecurity. It comes as food insecurity is rising in the Rochester region. The 32nd annual “Check Out Hunger” campaign kicks off Wednesday. Shoppers at all 21 Rochester-area Wegmans stores can […]
By Ezra BittermanAlbany Times Union ALBANY — As utility companies continue to increase energy bills, the companies and regulators overseeing them are facing increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and New Yorkers desperate for solutions. Capital Region residents are facing higher bills after the Public Service Commission — the seven-member board that approves electric and gas rates […]
ALBANY — The anticipated gubernatorial face-off between Gov. Kathy Hochul and likely Republican candidate U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik may be narrower than previously predicted, according to a new poll commissioned by one of Stefanik’s federal political action committees. The poll, released Thursday, surveyed 1,250 likely voters in the 2026 midterm elections and found that Hochul […]
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Cuomo has apologized to New York City’s Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor, a rare retreat on a signature campaign issue as he runs for mayor. In a video that circulated online Wednesday, Cuomo said he was acting to […]
