Karen Dewitt

Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption charges, has died in federal custody. Silver died Monday at age 77, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke with the Associated Press.

The clock is ticking for New York state’s Independent Redistricting Commission to come up with a set of new proposed maps for congressional and state Senate and Assembly districts, after it failed to reach agreement earlier this month.

The state Senate on Thursday confirmed Governor Kathy Hochul's choice of Dr. Mary Bassett as New York state’s new health commissioner. She replaces the controversial Dr. Howard Zucker, who left three months after former Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned.

In office for less than half a year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is looking to be a strong favorite in November’s election. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt takes a look at how far the governor has come in a short time, and what could still trip her up.

In her first budget address, New York Governor Kathy Hochul detailed a $216 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2023 Tuesday morning.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to provide details on some ambitious spending programs announced earlier this month, when she gives her budget address Tuesday.

Survivors of sexual harassment, including one of the accusers of “Sex and the City” star Chris Noth, held a virtual news conference on Thursday to urge legislators to pass a bill that would give victims the right to their day in court against their alleged abusers.

New York state will no longer do contact tracing when someone tests positive for COVID-19, Governor Kathy Hochul said this week. The change comes as the state launches a new website to provide guidance on when someone should take a test, and what to do if their result is positive.

Protesters rallying against the end of New York’s eviction moratorium blocked one of the entrances to the State Capitol Tuesday, as Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that the tenant protection law will expire on January 15.

The New York State Senate has approved a package of bills to expand voter access, after voters in November rejected two ballot proposals to make it easier to vote.