State & Regional News

Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state’s preparations to ensure everyone can have a safe and memorable total solar eclipse viewing experience on April 8. In preparation for a high volume of traffic and […]

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 5 that $3.5 million in technical assistance funding is now available to support the development of electric grid modernization project proposals through the state’s Grid Modernization Program. This funding will […]

Governor Kathy Hochul joined U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on March 22 to announce the approval of federal funds by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to advance significant […]

The Village of Hempstead has received $5 million in housing grants which will be distributed to minority homeowners, who will use the money to pay for repairs to their houses. The money is part of […]

By Hank Russell New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit on March 14 that showed that the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was grossly unprepared for any extreme weather conditions. The audit showed, […]

During National Consumer Protection Week, New York’s state agencies announced their efforts in aiding over 51,000 New Yorkers with complaints throughout 2023, underlining a proactive stance against consumer grievances. The collaboration between the Office of […]

Announcement Comes after an Incident at Melville Mosque During the visit to the Islamic Center in Melville on February 26, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she secured $25 million in the state budget for Securing […]

Suspect Shot and Killed While Stabbing Officer By Hank Russell New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced that her Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is reviewing a case involving the death of a Bay […]

Legislation Would Also Update Penal Law to Account for Unauthorized Uses of Artificial Intelligence; Also Proposes Legislation to Require Disclosures on Digitized Political Communications Published or Distributed Within 60 Days of an Election Governor Kathy […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 10 attorneys general to protect workers from the dangers of exposure to extreme heat in the workplace. Today, James and the coalition petitioned the […]