A number of healthcare workers are feeling frustrated with the Department of Health. That's because they said the state is not enforcing a staffing ratio law that would impact more than 200 hundred hospitals.
Today Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced new gun violence data showing a decrease in incidents.
There are two bills in Albany that would address prostitution in the empire state in very different ways.
While Governor Kathy Hochul is in Italy for an international climate summit, advocates and lawmakers in Albany call on her to sign a bill to ban a different type of fracking practice that uses carbon dioxide to extract methane.
Lawmakers rally in Albany for a bill to reduce the number of school lock-down drills.
The day after Mothers Day, dozens of mothers from across the empire state traveled to the Capitol to rally for legislation to help incarcerated New Yorkers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul directs an overhaul of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Hundreds of AARP advocates traveled to Albany to rally for a package of bills that could make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible.
A proposed constitutional amendment that would have enshrined abortion rights in the empire state faces an uncertain future due to court challenges.
The Combatting Campus Antisemitism Act is the name of a pending bill in Albany that would withold tuition assistance from college students who "knowingly engage in promoting antisemitism."
Pending legislation in Albany could change the way fantasy sports operate by allowing new types of fantasy sports games that could increase tax revenue for the state.
As session approaches its end, lawmakers and advocates continue to rally for a bill to legalize medical aid in dying—legislation that has failed to pass in New York for nearly a decade.
At a time when childcare costs are rising and providers are struggling to retain staff, many advocates said the final budget missed the mark.
Republicans in Albany continue to blast pro-Palestine protests happening across the state– calling them antisemitic.
Former president Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate a gag order from a judge in his New York hush money case.
With many elections on the horizon, state lawmakers in Albany pass policy to combat the use of deepfakes in elections.
A new mandate, the first of its kind in the nation, provides 20 hours of additional paid sick leave for prenatal care.
Today President Joe Biden announced up to a $6 billion agreement with Micron under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Nearly one hundred pairs of jeans strung up on a clothesline in the Empire State Plaza in Albany represent this years Denim Day.
Sheriffs from across the state gathered in the New York State Capitol today calling on lawmakers to "end open season on police officers."
The final budget plan makes it way towards the finish line in Albany.
Medicaid in this years budget drives spending increases.
Challenges continue to surround the New York State budget that is more than two weeks late.
As the presidential election gets closer, Green Party candidate Jill Stein is trying to get herself on the ballot in New York.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a conceptual agreement with legislative leaders on the New York State budget.
Advocates are calling for the passage of a few bills they feel will help immigrant communities.
Some advocates in Albany are rallying against a plan that could potentially impact Medicaid program services for chronically ill and disabled individuals.
This week the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced new regulations on certain forever chemicals.
Good Cause Eviction is the name of a potential policy in the budget that intends to set limits on how much landlords can raise rent and prohibit eviction without good reason.
For weeks advocates have been traveling to the capitol in Albany – rallying for more Medicaid funding in the final budget plan.
