State & Regional News

The state is providing $22 million for projects that strengthen and modernize New York’s electric grid. Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience Formula Grant, the State’s new competitive grid modernization program […]

The New York State police union recently ratified three-year labor contracts after the state agreed to terms with two units represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc., whose members […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about common health insurance scams as open enrollment begins for insurance plans through New York’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. New Yorkers […]

Homeowners Eligible to Receive Grants of up to $50,000 Governor Kathy Hochul announced on November 4 that up to $20 million is available for eligible homeowners in flood-prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation and […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James is reminding New Yorkers that the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Election Protection Hotline is available for the November 5 general election. Hotline staffers can help voters troubleshoot […]

OAG Testing of Chatbots Revealed Inaccurate Voting Information Misinforming New Yorkers New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert on November 1 reminding voters that they should not rely on answers provided by […]

By Hank Russell A recent report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office found that the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will be facing budget gaps in the coming years, with the agency possibly reaching […]

Governor Kathy Hochul warned New York baseball fans looking to purchase last-minute World Series tickets to be aware of potential scams. The announcement was made on October 28. This year is the first time the […]

By Hank Russell A Manhattan federal appeals court ruled that certain parts of the state’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) can be upheld regarding licensing and training requirements, while other parts, such as where guns […]

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a request by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to establish the Renewable Energy Access and Community Help (REACH) program to provide electric bill credits for […]