The state’s top financial manager warned Friday that the governor’s budget is vulnerable to potential federal cuts from the Trump administration and said it is “fair” for the state Legislature to decide…
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Changes to NY’s Home Health Care Program Faces Criticism
Lawmakers put administrators for the state’s controversial home health care program in the hot seat Tuesday as concerns over the newest iteration of the program mount. For years, the Consumer Directed Personal…
Lawmakers Protest Seven-Figure Compensation Package for SUNY Chancellor
Six-figure pay raises for top state education leaders in New York have sparked bipartisan criticism and calls for greater transparency regarding how much public servants are paid. Lawmakers are introducing bills on…
New York Dairy Farms Prepare for Increased Immigration Enforcement
New York dairy farms are preparing for the potential of increased immigration enforcement on farms, where foreign-born workers play a key role. “If you lose your workforce, what do you do?” said…
Gov. Hochul Pulls Back Democratic Push to Change Special Election Schedule
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration urged state legislators to pump the brakes on a proposal that would let the governor delay special elections and frustrate Republicans in Congress, officials familiar with the matter…
New York’s Fight Over Whether to Aid ICE Heats Up in Albany
As federal immigration officials boast of increased arrests across New York and the nation, a debate over whether and how local authorities should cooperate is intensifying at the New York State Capitol….
Trump Tariffs Would Hit New Yorkers’ Energy Costs First, Canadian Diplomat Warns
New Yorkers would feel the effect of tariffs on Canadian goods first in their energy prices, a top Canadian diplomat said Tuesday during a visit to Albany. Tom Clark, the Canadian consul…
Gov. Hochul Signs Into Law Further Protections for Doctors Providing Abortion Care
Doctors can use the name of their medical practices instead of their own when prescribing abortion pills under legislation that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Monday. The law aims…