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Hotter summer, rising humidity expected across New York as El Ni'o develops
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (435+ words) New Yorkers could be in for a hotter, more humid and stormier summer than normal as forecasters warn that developing El Ni'o conditions will begin shaping weather patterns across the country in the months ahead. According to Accu Weather's 2026 summer…...
New York lawmakers tout passage of sweeping food safety disclosure bill
2+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) New York lawmakers say a first-of-its-kind food safety bill aimed at increasing transparency and banning certain additives is on its way to becoming law after clearing both chambers of the Legislature. State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles…...
Lawmakers, sheriffs push for "dangerousness" standard in New York bail decisions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (347+ words) A coalition of state lawmakers and law enforcement officials is renewing its push to overhaul New York's pretrial release laws, arguing that current standards are allowing repeat offenders back into communities and putting public safety at risk. Standing in Albany…...
New York passes seventh budget extender as negotiations inch forward
1+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) New York lawmakers have once again pushed back the state budget deadline, approving a short-term extender that keeps government operations running while negotiations continue behind closed doors. The Legislature on Monday passed a seventh budget extender " nearly four weeks after…...
Hochul launches crackdown on insurance fraud with new statewide law enforcement training push
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (258+ words) Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new statewide initiative to combat insurance fraud, partnering the New York State Police with the Department of Financial Services to expand enforcement and reduce rising auto insurance costs. The plan centers on specialized training for…...
New York budget stalemate drags on as lawmakers approve yet another short-term extender
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (335+ words) New York still can't pass a budget on time, and lawmakers now plan to keep the government running with another short-term fix, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders will vote Tuesday on a weeklong budget extender to cover payroll and essential…...
New York awards $25 M to farms for climate resilience projects
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (274+ words) New York is investing more than $25 million into farms across the state as officials push to reduce emissions and help agriculture adapt to increasingly volatile weather. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that 133 farms in 23 counties will receive funding through the…...
New chipmaking milestone in Albany signals New York's push to lead next era of semiconductor innovation
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (364+ words) New York is positioning itself at the center of the next generation of chipmaking, with state officials announcing a major step forward at the Albany Nano Tech Complex that could shape the future of computing. Governor Kathy Hochul said installation…...
How does New York's tax burden compare to other states?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (175+ words) New York has the second-highest overall state tax burden in the nation, according to a 2026 Wallet Hub study released ahead of Tax Day. The report found New York residents pay 12. 39% of their personal income toward state and local taxes, based…...
Future-Proofing New York's Business Landscape: Why Data is the New Currency
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) For New York enterprises, the cost of "gut-feeling" decision-making has become prohibitively high. Market volatility and shifting consumer demands require a level of precision that legacy systems cannot provide. Transitioning to a data-centric model isn't merely about installing new software;…...