Possible changes to cannabis marketing and advertising state rules
Possible changes to cannabis marketing and advertising state rules

Cannabis retail brands could see some changes to how they are allowed to advertise in the empire state.

More affordable housing in N.Y.
More affordable housing in N.Y.

Gov. Kathy Hochul cut the ribbon on an affordable housing project in Western New York.  

Advocates demand crackdown on sex buyers
Advocates demand crackdown on sex buyers

Sex trade survivors and anti-trafficking advocates are looking to make big changes to New York state’s laws dealing with prostitution. 

Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign drug affordability bill
Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign drug affordability bill

Advocates and lawmakers are calling on the Governor to sign a bill that would help New Yorkers with their prescriptions and utility bills. 

N.Y. democratic delegates are 'fired up' about Kamala Harris
N.Y. democratic delegates are 'fired up' about Kamala Harris

The momentum of Kamala Harris's campaign has already had a big impact on New York democratic delegates.

New financial assistance for low-and-middle income families
New financial assistance for low-and-middle income families

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $350 million in financial assistance for low to middle income families. 

Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs
Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced increasing access to emergency overdose kits in domestic violence programs.

SUNY receives $500,000 grant to boost FAFSA applications
SUNY receives $500,000 grant to boost FAFSA applications

Last year in New York over $220 million in Pell Grants were left unclaimed. The State University of New York or SUNY is determined to not let any aid go unused.  

Gov. Hochul announces $22.5 million for healthcare workforce training
Gov. Hochul announces $22.5 million for healthcare workforce training

A $22.5 million award going to 13 hospitals and 15 nursing homes aims to steady the healthcare workforce pipeline at a time when it faces significant shortages. 

Wells Enterprises project expands ice cream production in New York
Wells Enterprises project expands ice cream production in New York

Wells Enterprises, the largest ice cream privately owned manufacturer in the United States, is looking to spend $425 million on a project designed to increase ice cream output to more than four times their current production. 

Cuomo's $5.1 million COVID book deal ethics dispute awaits Court of Appeals review
Cuomo's $5.1 million COVID book deal ethics dispute awaits Court of Appeals review

A case awaiting the state’s highest court, involving the former governor, could potentially have a big impact of the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.  

Gov. Hochul and growing number of lawmakers endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
Gov. Hochul and growing number of lawmakers endorse Vice President Kamala Harris

Gov. Kathy Hochul and a growing number of New York state and federal lawmakers have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden following his bombshell announcement on Sunday afternoon.  

Improvements to childcare assistance
Improvements to childcare assistance

New York families could get access to improved childcare assistance--but that all depends on Gov Kathy Hochul to sign a bill into law.

New York State agencies working to address impacts of cyber outage
New York State agencies working to address impacts of cyber outage

Following a widespread cyber outage causing disruptions across the country, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday her teams are working to address the impacts here in the empire state.  

Abortion measure makes it back to November ballot
Abortion measure makes it back to November ballot

A propsed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights will make it to the November ballot.

Opioid settlement fund faces implementation challenges
Opioid settlement fund faces implementation challenges

As many advocates continue to watch people struggle through this crisis, they question the implementation process of some of the states spending of the opioid settlement fund.

Legislation to reduce warehouse worker injuries awaits Hochul's approval
Legislation to reduce warehouse worker injuries awaits Hochul's approval

Research shows this two-day Amazon Prime event is a time when workers injuries spike.

Advocates said that makes it the perfect time for the Governor to sign legislation that would offer warehouse workers increased protections against injuries.

Gov. Hochul condemns recent shooting at Trump rally
Gov. Hochul condemns recent shooting at Trump rally

Hochul called this past Saturday a dark day in American history.  

Hochul weighs statewide options for limiting cell phone use in schools
Hochul weighs statewide options for limiting cell phone use in schools

According to a recent poll from the Pew Research Center, 72 percent of high school teachers nationwide said that students being distracted by cell phones is a major problem in the classroom.

Hochul continues to support Biden while Democrats call on him to drop out
Hochul continues to support Biden while Democrats call on him to drop out

Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to stand strong in her support for President Joe Biden at a time when many Democratic leaders are wavering or outright calling for him to drop out of the race.  

Multimillion dollar project to replace Capital Region bridge
Multimillion dollar project to replace Capital Region bridge

Rail service statewide is set to become a lot faster and more reliable with the replacement of the Capital Region’s nearly two-hundred-year-old Livingston Avenue Bridge.  

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado calls on Biden to drop out
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado calls on Biden to drop out

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is adding his voice to the growing chorus calling on President Joe Biden to drop of out of the presidential race.  

Hochul signs new safety laws for e-bikes and lithium batteries
Hochul signs new safety laws for e-bikes and lithium batteries

Today Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of new laws designed to improve the safety of e-bikes and lithium batteries.

State could see more drop off locations for absentee ballots
State could see more drop off locations for absentee ballots

Mail-in voting could become more accessible for New Yorkers. This all depends on whether or not the Governor signs legislation to establish more absentee ballot drop off locations.

Legislation could off more legal protections for kids in foster care
Legislation could off more legal protections for kids in foster care

Foster care kids aging out of the system could gain more legal protections. This all depends on legislation awaiting the Governor's signature.

A bill to improve Alzheimer's education and awareness
A bill to improve Alzheimer's education and awareness

At a time when hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and their families are facing Alzheimer’s, state lawmakers are hoping to get an outreach and education program off the ground. 

Gov. Hochul announces $45 million for new supportive housing
Gov. Hochul announces $45 million for new supportive housing

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced $45 million in state funding for six projects to develop new supportive housing units.  

Gov. Hochul signs new laws to support HIV and AIDS prevention
Gov. Hochul signs new laws to support HIV and AIDS prevention

As pride month came to a close, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislation package intending to support HIV and AIDS treatment and prevention resources impacting LGBTQIA communities.  

New law seeks to clarify AI regulations for political communications
New law seeks to clarify AI regulations for political communications

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill into law to clarify state regulations on AI usage in political campaigns.  

A failed paid medical leave bill leaves cancer patients struggling
A failed paid medical leave bill leaves cancer patients struggling

Cancer advocates are feeling disappointed and frustrated after watching lawmakers adjourn for the summer without passing legislation to expand paid leave benefits.