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Michelle Hinchey, daughter of the late New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey, announced Wednesday that she is exploring a run for a state Senate…
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared the legislative session that wrapped up Friday “the most productive in modern history.” WAMC's Capital Region…
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Time appears to be running out for some residents in Greene County, New York who had hoped to stop construction of a new jail. The Greene County…
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This week started on a down note in New York state government when Governor Andrew Cuomo and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced a $2.3 billion…
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With Gov. Andrew Cuomo promising an aggressive agenda during the first 100 days of his third term, it figures to be a busy session when the full state…
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It looks like New York's 213 state lawmakers are getting a pay raise despite some last-minute hopes the package could be modified. A 63 percent increase…
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New York lawmakers are in line to earn the top state legislative salary in the country after a state compensation panel voted to raise their pay for the…
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General Electric says it’s laying off 200 hourly workers at its Schenectady plant that produces steam turbines for the company’s power unit. Boston-based…
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This November, the balance of power in the New York State Senate will be determined. A Democratic political newcomer is challenging a two-term Republican…
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Evolving attitudes about marijuana are resonating among some elected officials in New York. Democratic state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told reporters…