It happened more than a month behind schedule, but New York state has a new budget. The $229 billion package agreed to by Governor Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats who control the legislature includes changes to bail reform laws, the minimum wage, and new requirements to shift people to clean energy. But Hochul’s ambitious housing plan fell off the table. We speak with WNYC capitol reporter Jon Campbell.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has held a variety of positions during his long career in government. Now, he wants to go to Washington....
Shelter and humanitarian support are being offered for about 50 migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard last week in what critics call a political stunt...
The legal recreational marijuana era is upon us in New York state. Ann Marie Awad covers the issue for Colorado Public Radio, where she...