State & Regional News

By CaraLynn Caulfield New York State brought in $33.2 billion in tax receipts during the first quarter of the 2025–26 fiscal year — $580.5 million more than projected by the Division of the Budget (DOB), […]

By CaraLynn Caulfield New York’s property tax levy cap will remain at 2% for 2026, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced on July 14. That does not take into account inflation. The limit applies to […]

By Hank Russell The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Emilson Yoan Ordonez-Vanegas, who died on July 13, following an encounter with members of […]

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 […]

This article has been updated with a response from the Department of Homeland Security. By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that her agency to […]

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 […]