Legislative Policy

Apr. 18, 2026

Black Women Face Job Losses and Declining Birth Rates

Experts warn of the economic and social impact of these troubling trends

Apr. 17, 2026

New York Lawmakers Struggle to Finalize Budget as Stopgap Spending Tops $7.5 Billion

Lawmakers compare budget progress to 'pre-game batting practice' as negotiations drag on for another week.

Apr. 17, 2026

NY Pension Reform Offers 'Light at the End of the Tunnel' for Teachers

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins discusses the impact of state budget changes on educator retirement plans.

Apr. 17, 2026

Staten Island Families Benefit From GOP Tax Cuts

Residents see bigger refunds thanks to recent tax relief measures.

Apr. 17, 2026

Senate Approves Short-Term FISA Extension

The approval extends authorization to April 30 amid ongoing disputes over civil liberties protections.

Apr. 16, 2026

Democrat States Pursue Taxes on Wealthy Even After They Leave

New York and other blue states are desperate to extract every last dollar from the rich, even if they've already relocated.

Apr. 16, 2026

New York Bill Aims to Increase Transparency in Real Estate Listings

Proposed legislation would require most residential properties to be publicly marketed, reshaping inventory access and buyer competition.

Apr. 16, 2026

New York State Considering New Tax On Luxury Second Homes

Governor Hochul backs proposal to target high-end properties owned by out-of-towners

Apr. 16, 2026

New York Budget Extended Again

Westchester County Executive discusses where the money is going

Apr. 16, 2026

New York Proposes 75% Tax on Nicotine Pouches

Small business owners voice concerns over rising health care costs and impact on consumers

Apr. 16, 2026

Government Regulations Hike Child Care Costs

Excessive rules and requirements make it harder for providers to offer affordable care, experts say.

Apr. 16, 2026

Erie County Legislators Debate New Stadium Suite Policy

Proposed policy for county's luxury box at Highmark Stadium raises transparency concerns

Apr. 16, 2026

House GOP Blocks War Powers Resolution Again

Partisan divide deepens as Democrats fail to limit president's authority over Iran conflict.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Delays Ambitious Climate Goals Amid Rising Energy Costs

Governor Hochul seeks to postpone emissions reduction targets to save consumers money, drawing criticism from environmentalists.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Delays Ambitious Climate Law Amid Rising Energy Costs

Governor Kathy Hochul cites need to save consumers money as reason for postponing emissions reduction targets.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Seeks to Delay Climate Goals as Energy Costs Rise

Governor cites need to save consumers money amid slow progress on emissions cuts.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Governor Proposes Second-Home Tax to Fill Budget Gap

Hochul aims to tax non-resident owners without sparking exodus of wealthy residents.

Apr. 15, 2026

Hochul's New Tax Proposal Sparks Budget Talks, But Deal Unlikely This Week

New York lawmakers remain divided on issues like liability laws and protest restrictions around houses of worship.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Governor Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax on Luxury Second Homes

Hochul aims to tax high-end vacation properties worth $5 million or more

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Delays Climate Goals Amid Rising Energy Costs

Governor Hochul seeks to postpone greenhouse gas reduction targets to save consumers money