New York State Breaking News

News Summary Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing significant reforms to New York’s prison system, including incentives for inmate rehabilitation and lowering the minimum age for

News Summary On April 4, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled three new gun control bills aimed at curbing gun violence in New York. Key provisions

News Summary New York’s Department of Health announces layoffs of 50 workers and the end of its Public Health Fellowship Program due to significant federal

News Summary New York State has introduced an early release program for certain inmates due to a severe staffing crisis in correctional facilities. The decision

News Summary New York’s budget talks have passed the April 1 deadline, leading to a temporary budget extension to keep essential services funded. As negotiations

News Summary Four environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against New York for failing to implement necessary climate actions as mandated by the Climate Leadership

News Summary Dasheeda Dawson, the head of NYC’s Cannabis program, has resigned amidst serious allegations of misconduct, including claims of trying to pressure a business

News Summary As New York State officials missed the midnight budget deadline on April 1, 2025, tensions among lawmakers prevented the approval of Governor Hochul’s

News Summary The New York Attorney General’s Office has halted a car wash’s discriminatory pricing practices that targeted Jewish customers during Passover. The Super 4