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The House of Assembly chamber from the balcony inside the historic New York State Capitol building at State Street and Washington Avenue in Albany, New York

New York lawmakers continue budget fight over housing and migrant funding

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Albany, NY – New York lawmakers blew past a key April budget deadline again this year, with a roughly $237 billion spending plan stalled over disputes on housing policy and billions in…

April 22, 2026

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Schenectady fight leads to multiple arrests after knife incident on Emmett Street

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A midday disturbance on a residential Schenectady block escalated into a multi-agency response Thursday, leaving one person injured and several others in custody after reports of a knife being used during a…

April 19, 2026

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Man clings to life after being shot in abdomen in Schenectady

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Late night gunfire leaves man fighting for life in Schenectady Schenectady, NY — A man is in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen during a late-night incident that has police…

April 17, 2026

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New York Governor’s Office Goes to War with Pizza Review Guy Who Fled NYC

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Hochul urges the wealthy to return to NY as Portnoy blasts policy, backlash grows online against the Governor and NYC Mayor Albany, NY – New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s public appeal for…

March 23, 2026

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New York Governor to Wealthy Who Fled Her State Because of Taxes: Please Come Back

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Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul is raising concerns over the financial impact of wealthy residents and major businesses leaving New York, pointing to migration to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas…

March 19, 2026

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Mobile barber shops could soon be legal in New York under proposed Assembly bill

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Legislation introduced in Albany would allow barbers to operate licensed shops out of trailers or vehicles. Albany, NY – A newly introduced bill in the New York State Assembly would allow barbers…

March 16, 2026

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Senior Citizens in New York are Going Bankrupt as Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Find Out Why

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State lawmakers are seeking a deeper look at the financial pressures driving older residents into bankruptcy. Senior bankruptcy study bill introduced in New York Assembly to examine decade of filings Albany, NY…

March 16, 2026

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New York clean fuel bill aims to cut transportation emissions 20% by 2034

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The proposal would require fuel providers to lower the carbon intensity of transportation fuels across New York. Albany, NY – New York lawmakers are advancing legislation that would establish a statewide “Clean…

March 16, 2026

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New York Wants to Ban Octopus Farming

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A New York lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prohibit the sale of farm-raised octopus, citing environmental and animal welfare concerns. Albany, NY – New York lawmakers are considering new legislation that…

March 11, 2026

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New York Proposal Could Open More Public Assistance Programs to Undocumented Immigrants

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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would expand eligibility for certain public assistance programs to some noncitizens who are victims of crimes such as human trafficking, domestic violence,…

March 11, 2026

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Trooper rescues injured great horned owl along New York Thruway

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The bird, likely struck by a vehicle, was transported to a Latham animal hospital for treatment. Coeymans, NY – New York State Police say Trooper Maryam Ibrahim came to the aid of…

March 4, 2026

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Ukrainian national accused of attempted murder of police chief arrested by ICE in Binghamton

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Federal agents say the fugitive entered the U.S. under humanitarian parole before being sought in Ukraine for violent crimes SYRACUSE, NY – Federal authorities in New York have arrested a Ukrainian national…

March 3, 2026

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New York Assembly advances Whale Awareness Act to curb vessel strikes

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Lawmakers propose statewide education mandate as whale deaths rise off New York coast. Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require the development and distribution of…

March 3, 2026

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New Rochelle man sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for $150,000 pandemic unemployment fraud

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Prosecutors say the 30-year-old used stolen identities—including those of deceased individuals—to file fraudulent COVID-19 benefit claims across multiple states. ALBANY, NY – Federal prosecutors announced Friday that 30-year-old Aly Kaba of New…

March 1, 2026

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South End drug arrest uncovers fentanyl cocaine and cash

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South End drug trafficking arrest follows street level investigation Boston, MA – A street corner exchange in the South End drew the attention of officers Monday, leading to the arrest of a…

February 10, 2026

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New York bill targets “algorithmic pricing discrimination,” requires businesses to disclose data-based pricing

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ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember Emerita Torres has introduced the Preventing Algorithmic Pricing Discrimination Act, a proposal aimed at curbing the use of consumer data to unfairly alter prices for goods and services. The…

February 9, 2026

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Sen. Serrano introduces “Dignity for Immigrants in New York State Act” to limit local cooperation in federal immigration detentions

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ALBANY, NY – State Senator José M. Serrano has introduced legislation (S01359) aimed at prohibiting New York State and local law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals solely for violations of federal immigration…

February 9, 2026

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Bill would require free menstrual products in state-owned public buildings across New York

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ALBANY, NY – A proposal introduced by Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal would require all public buildings owned or leased by the State of New York and open to the public to provide…

February 9, 2026

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New York seeks pilot program to help immigrants start licensed in-home child care businesses

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ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember Phara Forrest has introduced legislation (A08862) that would establish a three-year pilot program within New York’s Office for New Americans (ONA) to train and support immigrants seeking to…

February 9, 2026

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Immigrant SNAP Benefits for All Bill Advances in New York Legislature

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ALBANY, NY – A proposal known as the “SNAP for All Act” (A06632), sponsored by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, is advancing in the New York State Legislature. The bill would create a state-funded…

February 9, 2026

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