Albany Dems reject Gov. Hochul’s plan to tackle NYC’s mental health crisis
In their largely symbolic counterproposals to Hochul’s budget released this week, the state Assembly and Senate rejected the ...
Prison closures on table for legislature, no changes to HALT Act in One-House Proposals
The New York State Assembly and Senate responded to Governor Hochul's FY2026 Executive Budget proposal on Tuesday, unveiling ...
The Buffalo News4d
NY lawmakers propose budget plan that could close 5 prisons, alter rebates
Leaders of the State Legislature proposed adjustments to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget plan that could close five prisons, cut ...
Crain's New York Business2d
Legislature rejects Hochul’s involuntary commitment push in budget proposals
Kathy Hochul’s proposal to loosen standards for involuntary commitment, setting the stage for another fight over a key plank ...
Gothamist4d
Should only seniors be eligible for rebate checks? NY lawmakers think so.
Gov. Hochul wants to send $300 checks to most New Yorkers. Legislative leaders say they favor a more “targeted” approach.
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Mayors, officials urge New York State to increase local government funding
Nearly 400 mayors and municipal officials across New York State are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders ...
She called Cuomo’s alleged crimes “repulsive.” Now she’s letting the people decide.
THE CUOMO SHRUG: Gov. Kathy Hochul called the allegations of sexual harassment and assault against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo — ...
Streetsblog New York City4d
Pressure’s on Hochul As Legislative Budget Proposals Don’t Fund MTA Capital Plan
"The clock is ticking" for Gov. Hochul to come up with a way to fund the next MTA capital — or start to pay the price in ...
Who watched the Bills in the New York State hospitality suite this year?
New York State owns a suite at Highmark Stadium to win "develop relationships with companies in support of furthering ...
City & State New York2d
Advocates for domestic violence survivors back Hochul’s proposed discovery changes
Groups that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence are asking lawmakers to approve controversial changes to the ...
City & State New York4d
Assembly and state Senate release ‘one-house’ state budget proposals
The Legislature’s budget proposals differ from the governor’s executive budget proposal when it comes to discovery reform, ...
New York Post15d
NYPD commish Jessica Tisch has ‘very direct’ meeting with soft-on-crime Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Friday she recently had a “very direct” meeting with notoriously soft-on-crime Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to make it crystal clear just how badly ...