Cuomo Wants Quicker Process For Closing New York Prisons
New York's governor is recommending a proposal that would give him the ability to close state prisons on a faster timeline.
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Cuomo Budget Proposal Calls For Medicaid Savings, Pot Sales
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has unveiled a $178 billion state budget proposal Tuesday that includes a plan to create a team tasked with reining in spending on Medicaid.
Siena Poll: Declining Support For New York's Bail Changes
A new Siena College poll released Tuesday found declining support for recent changes to New York's bail law.
New York State Police Rescue Injured Bald Eagle
State Police in Horseheads are being credited for rescuing an iconic American symbol. A K9 named "Theo" also assisted in rescuing an adolescent Bald Eagle.
New York Governor Faces Deadline to Release Budget
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces a Tuesday deadline to release a budget proposal expected to address a looming $6 billion deficit fueled by soaring Medicaid costs.
Cuomo Taps Miranda, Liu And MLK III To Chair Census Council
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a new Census Council will oversee outreach and other efforts to make sure the upcoming Census counts as many New Yorkers as possible.
A Third Hemp Processor is Coming to NY's Southern Tier
A third hemp processor has set its sights on New York's Southern Tier. Great Eastern Hemp is reconfiguring a former sheltered workshop in Johnson City to produce CBD from industrial hemp. The company bought the vacant building for $2.2 million and plans to start processing later this year...
Two More Vaping Related Deaths Confirmed In New York
The State Health Department has confirmed two more deaths in New York due to vaping-associated illness.
Griffo Launches Petition Drive To Fix Bail Reform Laws
Deputy Senate Minority Leader Joseph Griffo, along with Senators Patty Ritchie and Betty Little, are launching a petition drive to repair the state’s broken bail reform laws.
Assembly Minority Calls For Immediate Repeal Of Bail Reform Laws
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and members of the Assembly Minority Conference are calling for an immediate repeal of recently-enacted criminal justice reforms.