Republicans, corrections officers oppose Hochul’s plan to close up to 5 prisons
Gov. Kathy Hochul in her executive budget released last month included a proposal to close up to five prisons.
Understanding NYC’s sanctuary laws as GOP pushes to erode them after Times Square cops’ beating
The city’s sanctuary city laws are complex.
NYC Mayor Adams asks NY lawmakers to shoulder half of migrant costs in Albany visit
The city is struggling to shelter an estimated 66,200 asylum seekers in some 216 shelters.
New York state elections board allows Trump on GOP primary ballot
Commissioners on the state Board of Elections approved Trump’s ballot line in a brief meeting on Tuesday.
Judge OKs law allowing more New Yorkers to vote early by mail
Republicans quickly signaled they would appeal the decision.
NY Senate passes health care package as Medicaid spending debate heats up
Dozens of advocates visited the state Capitol Tuesday to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to fully fund Medicaid.
New NY State Police superintendent shakes up agency leadership on first day
A new superintendent at the top of the New York State Police brought a significant shakeup among leadership positions.
Migrants take bus to California after arrest for beating NYC cops
The men had been released without bail after being arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court earlier this week.
More suspects nabbed in attack on cops outside NYC migrant shelter
The attack happened Saturday night when the cops tried to disperse a disorderly group.
IDA reform measures pushed in Albany
Advocates argued that abatements authorized by local industrial development agencies harm local schools and education.
NY seeks to remove barriers for migrants to join workforce
Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending a proposal to remove employment barriers for asylum seekers.
Mac Saturn keyboardist arrested by FBI in child porn case; band cancels tour ahead of Upstate NY performance
The band was scheduled to perform in Albany on Feb. 4.
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