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State lawmakers in New York have voted to block plans for a massive trash incinerator proposed for the Finger Lakes region.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says people who repeatedly commit sexual crimes on New York City's subways should be prohibited from using the transit service.

Alcoa reached a deal with the New York Power Authority to continue providing low-cost hydroelectric power for the company's aluminum smelting plant in northern New York, securing hundreds of jobs, New York officials said Thursday.

Leaders of the New York state Legislature said Wednesday that they are optimistic a new state budget can be passed before the new fiscal year begins — even though disagreements over key details of the spending plan remain unresolved.

Twelve protesters have been arrested at the New York state Capitol while holding a vigil seeking more financial resources for programs to help the homeless.

New York state is offering new licenses to operate farms for the production of mead, an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water.

High school students opposed to the use of surveillance equipment in public schools are planning an event to let New York Gov. Andrew Como know about their concerns.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says this year's state budget negotiations are particularly difficult because of revenue declines, the threat of big federal funding cuts and disputes with lawmakers over spending priorities.

The Cuomo administration is launching a program aimed at increasing the diversity of the faculty in the State University of New York system.

Advocates for New Yorkers with mental illness are urging state lawmakers to increase funding for housing for that vulnerable group.