State & Regional News

Previously Published in The Messenger By Cait Crudden When tensions in the Middle East were escalating and Israeli airspace was facing intermittent closures, New York Senate Republicans called on Governor Kathy Hochul (D) to take […]

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that her agency to make funding available to state and local governments through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s […]

By Hank Russell A trade group that promotes and protects the recreational use of firearms for hunting and sport shooting lost an appellate decision against the state attorney general’s office on July 10 over the […]

By CaraLynn Caulfield Despite signs of a modest rebound in consumer confidence, New Yorkers continue to feel the strain of essential expenses, according to the latest Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) quarterly survey. The state’s […]

By CaraLynn Caulfield New York’s oversight of adult care facilities is falling short—leaving thousands of elderly and vulnerable residents at potential risk due to delayed inspections and unresolved violations, according to a recent audit released […]

By Thomas Montana New York Attorney General Letitia James is reminding New Yorkers to take advantage of the rule from the FTC which makes cancelling subscriptions easier than ever. The new “Click-to-Cancel” Rule, which requires […]

By CaraLynn Caulfield Child care costs in New York are among the highest in the nation, putting a significant financial strain on both married and single-parent families, according to a recent report by WalletHub. The […]

By Thomas Montana Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the draft 2050 New York State Transportation Master Plan, which she said will shape the development of New York’s transportation infrastructure for the coming decades, is now […]

Families Struggle If They Make Less Than $275,000 By CaraLynn Caulfield As rent, grocery prices and other everyday expenses keep climbing, a recent study finds New Yorkers need to make more than $100,000 a year […]

Previously Published in The Messenger With just days left in the 2025 legislative session, Assemblyman Doug Smith (R-Holbrook) is raising the alarm over a controversial bill he says would give Democrats sweeping influence over New […]