Gov. Hochul signed two bills into law on Sept. 28, expanding pension options for some NYPD officers and allowing eligible members to remain on the job until age 65.Assemblymember Stacey

New York state lawmakers are calling for immediate action to update the state’s sexual assault laws following recent allegations at Cornell University.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a new online training for mental health professionals working with or considering a career helping first

Lawmakers in both chambers are eyeing changes to close loopholes and strengthen enforcement against perpetrators and institutions once the session begins in January.

Governor Hochul today signed three pieces of legislation focused on clean energy upgrades, climate education and research, and environmental protection,

The 90-year-old zoo will use the funding for state-of-the-art enhancements to its veterinary facility, which was built in 1986 and serves nearly 1,000 animals.

New York state Sen. Zellnor Myrie says he’s planning on reintroducing legislation that would allow victims of Jeffrey Epstein and other abusers to seek punitive damages from deceased perpetrators’ est...

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Public health professionals, business leaders, and environmental groups applaud effort to reduce air, climate and noise pollution, support NY small businesses

NEW YORK- School districts across New York will have more time to recover the cost of clean-energy improvements under legislation recently signed by Governor Ka

NEW YORK STATE — Governor Kathy Hochul on September 24 announced awards for the Healthcare Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program, a $48.3 million student loan repayment initiative designed to &hellip...

New York awards $48.3 million through the HEALR loan repayment program to 352 providers, expanding Medicaid and uninsured access and addressing workforce gaps.

Researchers, public health leaders and community members gathered at UAlbany to discuss chemicals in personal care products. Experts say consumers do not need to eliminate self-care routines, but can ...

ALBANY | Gov. Hochul has announced $16.8 million is available for projects that will help address the impacts of climate change and protect water quality across the state.

State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today awarded $128,000 to the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 951, located in Clay. This funding will be used for outdoor renovations, including a new secu...

Albany – Today, 69 state legislators, including 33 senators and 36 Assembly members, led by Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, released a letter to New York's Congressional...

Initiative Will Help Expand Access to Essential Care in Underserved Areas.

State Senator Pete Harckham joined members of the New Castle Town Board and community members for the Town’s 9/11 Memorial Service last Friday. The ceremony was held at the Town’s […]

Buchanan, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that a newly installed, energy-efficient heating system in Village Hall is now ready for use in the upcoming cold winter months, tha...

The recognition comes as the festival marked its 25th anniversary after starting in 2001.

State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today awarded $150,000 to the City of Oswego Department of Public Works (DPW). This funding will be used to replace 22 dock pins at the Wright’s Landing Marin...

State Sen. Michelle Hinchey has launched legislation that, if enacted, would protect the traveling public from the unchecked use of automatic license plate reader technology, including systems operate...

State Sen. Pete Harckham hosted a Senior Resource Fair at the Jefferson Village Community Center on Friday, Sept. 18. More than 300 residents attended to learn about state and local programs and resou...

State Sen. Leroy Comrie and The HOPE Program unveiled the NYC CoolRoofs installation added to a residential building at 138-38 68th Dr. in Kew Gardens Hills

Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. thanked his summer interns for their hard work, dedication, and meaningful contributions throughout the internship program.“Each summer we get some of the best of the be...

PoliticsNY’s latest special edition, Inside Government: Public Schools features the government officials shaping New York’s public schools and overall

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced that the final phases of demolition are underway on Central Warehouse.

A total of $1.6 million in state funding has been allocated to five regional volunteer fire departments, according to state Sen. Michele Hinchey.

The cleanup brought together students from Lehman and Cardinal Spellman high schools, members of the community and State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez’s office.

City Blue Imaging in Rochester was inducted into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry.

As Support Connection celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Yorktown-based nonprofit has received $50,000 in new state funding to support its peer counseling program for people affected by breast, ovar...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $72 million project at the Bird Island Wastewater Treatment Facility. Funded by $42 million in grants

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — A state senator and assemblymember introduced a bill that would prohibit e-moto sales in the state, define them, and prevent brick-and-mortar and online retailers from advertising t...

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a major milestone in helping feed New Yorkers in need while also reducing pollution

In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins held a voter registration drive in Yonkers, where community members took the important s...

A number of departments in the Southern Tier will soon benefit from the funding

Award is Highest Honor Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network BROOKLYN, NY – September 15, 2026 – New York State Sen. Roxanne Persaud received the National Distinguished Advoca...

Find out how Governor Hochul's announcement on water quality funding will help farmers tackle environmental challenges.

Solar and battery storage project transforms existing commuter parking into a source of clean energy and recurring revenue for the Village The Village of Croton-on-Hudson today celebrated its landmark...

Shovels hit the dirt Tuesday for the official groundbreaking of what will be the new Cairo Senior Center.

Bay Terrace Shopping Center in Bayside will be receiving 145 new rental residences after Cord Meyer Development invested $100 million to support the housing

The back-to-school giveaway provided backpacks, composition notebooks, crayons and other essentials, plus access to valuable information from local organizations.

Senator Michelle Hinchey presented the giant check on Tuesday to help the department purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

VALHALLA – Westchester County honored the extraordinary life, leadership and legacy of Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey with the dedication of the United States Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey Community Green ...

ShareTweetSenator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Announces $60,000 Secured for P.S. 195 The Manhattan Beach School   Editor’s note:...

The Bayside Hills Civic Association commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial ceremony at Memorial Garden, located on the northern corner of

Brooklynites gathered in Marine Park and Bay Ridge for 9/11 vigils marking 25 years since the attacks and honoring lives lost

Greene County marks 9/11’s 25th anniversary with 2,977 flags and tributes honoring victims, first responders and the unity that followed.

From left in front of Van Cortlandt Manor's newly restored entryway —  Peter Pockriss, chief operating officer, Historic Hudson Valley;