NYS Legislature

Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, a Democrat who represents northern New York’s 115th district, discusses his expectations for the session and his opposition to a new election law Governor Hochul signed this month.

Democrats who lead the New York state Senate announced Monday that they have won enough seats to hold a super majority. That means they can override…

Federal lawmakers including the Senate Minority Leader announced a new package of bills aimed at improving limo safety on Thursday in Amsterdam. At the…

New York state legislators questioned state officials about the build-out of broadband internet service on Tuesday. The hearing at the state capitol…

New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, a Democrat who represents portions of Washington and Saratoga Counties, invited residents to a town hall…

A New York politician who's believed to be one of the last World War II veterans serving in a state legislature is about to retire.State Sen. William…

WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses the executive order President Trump signed Wednesday regarding immigration. Dr. Chartock also shares his thoughts on…

Keeping with tradition, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and other local officials headed to the state capitol in Albany Monday.Along with New York City’s Bill…

Hours before the close of the 2016 legislative session early Saturday morning, lawmakers and Governor Andrew Cuomo Friday reached an agreement on a…

New Yorkers will now be able to order a drink, or two, with their brunch, or in some cases breakfast, at bars and restaurants on Sunday morning. The…