New York lawmakers approve bill creating state reparations commission

New York lawmakers voted on a bill Thursday that would establish a commission to study the state's role in slavery and address lingering racial disparities.

New York leaders react to approved state budget

New York lawmakers have passed a $268 billion state budget for the 2027 fiscal year nearly two months after the deadline, ...

ICE Restrictions, a New Tax: What’s in New York’s $269 Billion Budget

Gov. Kathy Hochul used the budget as a vehicle for policy initiatives, including a new second-home tax and a push to make the ...

New York State Budget Includes New York City Tax on High-End Second Homes

New York ⁠State ⁠Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed ⁠a state budget that includes a progressive surcharge on luxury ...

If you filed your 2024 New York tax return, you could be getting a $200 check this year

To qualify for a payment, residents must have filed a timely New York State Resident Income Tax Return for tax year 2024 and been a full-time state resident during that year. Recipients must also have ...

9 takeaways from the state budget for Central NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a $268 billion state budget Thursday that aims to make New York more affordable by ...
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New York State budget set to remove major barrier to new housing

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes.
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Hochul Finally Ends ‘Death Gamble’ Squeeze On New York Correction Officers

New York correction officers just won a fight they have been waging for decades. Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed long-sought "death gamble" reform into law as part of the 2026–27 state budget, ...