NY bail law fight emblematic of Democrats' debate on crime
A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
New York redistricting ruling appealed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
New York budget negotiations: 8 top issues
Crime, high fuel prices and child care are among the big issues on the negotiating table as the Democrats who control New York's state government try to hammer out a state budget deal. This year's budget negotiations are the first for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took office over the summer.
Crime, high fuel prices and child care are among the big issues on the negotiating table as the Democrats who control New York's state government try to hammer out a state budget deal. This year's budget negotiations are the first for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took office over the summer.
NY gas rebate checks proposed
Could NY drivers be getting a gas rebate check? Here is the latest on the proposal.
Could NY drivers be getting a gas rebate check? Here is the latest on the proposal.
Cuomo would be competitive against Hochul in governor's race poll finds
Andrew Cuomo is tied in New York City, the home to a majority of Democratic primary voters in the state.
Andrew Cuomo is tied in New York City, the home to a majority of Democratic primary voters in the state.
NYC crime spike isn't from bail reform, comptroller says
Two years into New York's bold quest to eliminate pretrial incarceration for most crimes, state officials are considering abandoning some reforms. But New York City's fiscal watchdog is urging state lawmakers to "follow facts rather than fear."
Two years into New York's bold quest to eliminate pretrial incarceration for most crimes, state officials are considering abandoning some reforms. But New York City's fiscal watchdog is urging state lawmakers to "follow facts rather than fear."
Gov. Hochul unveils stricter Russia sanctions
The Democratic governor previously signed an executive order banning state agencies from doing business with Russian companies.
The Democratic governor previously signed an executive order banning state agencies from doing business with Russian companies.
NY passes anti-harassment laws sparked by Cuomo probe
New York has expanded workplace harassment protection for all public employees, and has banned the release of anyone’s employment records in retaliation for speaking up about alleged abuse.
New York has expanded workplace harassment protection for all public employees, and has banned the release of anyone’s employment records in retaliation for speaking up about alleged abuse.
NY lawmakers call for boost in funding for rental relief, utility debt and home care
New York's Democratic-controlled Assembly and Senate are both pushing to boost funding for housing and home care in this year's budget.
New York's Democratic-controlled Assembly and Senate are both pushing to boost funding for housing and home care in this year's budget.
NYC subways, other transit to get $769M more in pandemic aid
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.
NYC vaccine mandate to end
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce the lifting of vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars, and theaters as soon as March 7.
Mayor Eric Adams is expected to announce the lifting of vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars, and theaters as soon as March 7.
To-go alcohol from NY bars and restaurants would be permanent in Hochul plan
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday.
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday.
NY school mask mandate ends
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.
No more masks in NY schools; Mandate remains for NYC public schools
Schools across New York can no longer require students and staff to wear masks, but New York City schools must still comply with the mandate.
Schools across New York can no longer require students and staff to wear masks, but New York City schools must still comply with the mandate.
Hochul forbids NY from doing business with Russia, welcomes refugees
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order forbidding her state from doing business with Russia, including cancelling its investments there.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order forbidding her state from doing business with Russia, including cancelling its investments there.
New cybersecurity hub will coordinate defenses, Hochul says
An operations center staffed with about 70 professionals from the state, several cities, utilities, and businesses will share information and coordinate defenses against cyberattacks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
An operations center staffed with about 70 professionals from the state, several cities, utilities, and businesses will share information and coordinate defenses against cyberattacks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
Affordable housing plan dropped from NY state budget
After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.
After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.
2022 Election: NY Democratic party nominates Hochul for Governor
Hochul called for party unity, saying it's the Republican Party's "biggest nightmare.
Hochul called for party unity, saying it's the Republican Party's "biggest nightmare.
NY eyeing $200M marijuana business equity fund
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal was unveiled last month. It would be among the largest sums any state has committed to try to ensure social equity in the fast-growing legal marijuana business.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal was unveiled last month. It would be among the largest sums any state has committed to try to ensure social equity in the fast-growing legal marijuana business.