Richard Albert spent two decades with the New York State Police without firing his gun. But that all changed in an instant during a 2023 traffic stop along a rural stretch of…
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New York Facing $34 Billion Budget Gap in Wake of Federal Spending Cuts
New York State’s budget deficit grew by $7 billion since the start of the year, bringing the state’s cumulative three-year budget gap to $34.3 billion, a report from the New York State…
Trump’s Executive Order Could Incentivize Institutionalization in New York
In late June, President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding involuntary commitment of homeless people and people with mental health conditions across the US. But what does this mean in New…
Reports: Federal Prosecutors Subpoena NY AG Letitia James Over Trump, NRA Cases
Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to Attorney General Letitia James related to two of her most controversial cases, according to the New York Times and the Associated Press. The Times first reported…
Legal Expert: NY Redistricting Unlikely Before Midterms, Red States Push Partisan Maps
As Republicans fear losing their narrow House majority in the upcoming midterms, GOP leaders in some states are discussing redrawing Congressional district boundaries to give their party an advantage in 2026. In…
Fewer Cars or Expanded Highways? A Battle for New York’s Future on the Road
The battle over roadway expansion is playing out in an obscure but important planning document, with transit and environmental advocates pushing for fewer cars in the draft New York State Transportation Master Plan. A…
State Proposal Draws Concern Over Potential to Release Offenders of Violent Crimes
A new proposal from the New York Board of Parole could change the review process for those convicted for crimes as a minor, but concerns have been raised by supporters and detractors…
Hochul: More Than Half of NY School Districts Ready for Cell Phone Ban
All 731 school districts in New York are required to have plans in place for a cell phone ban by the end of this week. So far, more than 400 districts have…
Gov. Hochul Considers Redrawing New York’s Congressional Map After Trump Push in Texas
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she will look into redrawing New York’s 26 congressional districts, which comes as President Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to do the same. The Democratic…