Politics

Albany Proposes Zoning Changes to Boost Housing Supply

Revisions to inclusionary zoning aim to spur more development while maintaining affordability targets.

Brad Hoylman-Sigal Transitions from Albany to Manhattan Borough President

The former state senator reflects on his new role, priorities, and representing the borough

NY Mayors Head to Albany to Approve Funding for Their Projects

Tin Cup Day is underway in the Capital Region as mayors across the state descend on Albany to seek funding for local initiatives.

GOP Warns Hochul Will Raise Taxes After Election, Just Like With Congestion Pricing

Republican officials claim the New York governor will pull a "switcheroo" on taxes, similar to her handling of congestion pricing.

Republicans Seek Supreme Court Intervention on NYC House Seat

GOP aims to block redistricting that could flip the city's lone Republican-held district

Republicans Seek Supreme Court Intervention to Preserve NYC's Only GOP House Seat

Redistricting battle over Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' district could impact control of the House

New York Democrats Propose Tax Hike on Wealthy

State lawmakers to include plans to boost taxes on millionaires in budget proposals, defying governor's stance

Hundreds rally in Albany for higher taxes on the wealthy

Advocates call on Governor Hochul and state lawmakers to increase taxes on top earners ahead of budget talks.

Assemblyman Wieder Pushes for More Rockland Child Care Vouchers

Meetings with state officials aim to address funding and distribution challenges for local families.

New York Medicaid Program Under Federal Fraud Investigation

Dr. Oz sends letter to Governor Hochul with 50 questions about waste and abuse in $124 billion program

Federal Judge Blocks USDA from Withholding SNAP Funds Over Missing New York Data

Ruling prevents federal agency from penalizing states that don't share personal info of benefit recipients

Governor Demands $13 Billion Tariff Refund for New Yorkers

Hochul calls on Trump administration to repay families and aid impacted businesses

DOJ Defends Disqualified Prosecutor Probing NY Attorney General

Federal agency appeals judge's ruling that prosecutor's appointment was unlawful.

Federal Judge Blocks USDA Demands for SNAP Recipient Data in New York

Ruling prevents federal government from withholding food assistance funds over data privacy concerns

Top US Prosecutor Ousted After Judges Appoint Him

Donald Kinsella spent less than a day as U.S. Attorney for northern New York before being dismissed by the Justice Department.