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New York state budget reportedly will enhance retirement benefits for some workers
4+ day, 27+ min ago (495+ words) The State Capitol in Albany. New York's final state budget will sweeten retirement benefits for public workers hired after 2010 and allow teachers to retire at age 58, according to a source with the Hochul administration. Credit: Bloomberg/Ron Antonelli ALBANY " New…...
Nassau County Police Department honors fallen officers
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (409+ words) Family members of Nassau Lt. William Krupa look at a plaque'unveiled in his honor. Credit: Rick Kopstein Nassau Lt. William Krupa always put family first. The 28-year police department veteran'told other officers to make sure they were present for their…...
Budget talks continue, a week after Hochul announced a deal
1+ week, 4+ day ago (477+ words) The Legislature has approved twelve emergency spending bills to keep government running. Credit: AP/Hans Pennink ALBANY " It's been a week since Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a budget deal but there is no agreement in sight, no actual legislation on…...
Campaign board to appeal restoration of Blakeman's matching funds
1+ week, 4+ day ago (380+ words) Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman could obtain up to $3. 5 million in matching funds in his run for governor if he qualifies. Credit: Louis Lanzano ALBANY " Republican Bruce Blakeman's victory in a lawsuit over campaign funds will have to survive another…...
NYS cut pensions for new workers, but some say it went too far
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (588+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul told Newsday that conversations about increasing benefits are ongoing, but acknowledged the cost....
Albany budget negotiations: Hochul and legislative leaders clash
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (714+ words) Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, left, Gov. Kathy Hochul'and State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Credit: AP / Hans Pennink, Newsday / Steve Pfost, AP / Hans Pennink ALBANY "Sure, there was a very public "blowup" between Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders…...
Albany lawmaker Mc Donough's absence raises concerns
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (145+ words) Assemblyman David Mc Donough's absence from Albany raises concerns as he misses key votes, citing health challenges while voting remotely via videoconference....
Gov. Hochul says there's a budget agreement " but no one else does
2+ week, 4+ day ago (44+ words) Newsday The governor says she secured an agreement for a new state budget, but'state Senate and Assembly leaders say otherwise.'Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy reports. Credit: Newsday Studios; File Footage...
New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthy
2+ week, 4+ day ago (653+ words) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrive to a news conference in the Staten Island borough of New York, Monday, April 27, 2026. Credit: AP/Seth Wenig NEW YORK " People who buy luxurious second homes in…...
Gov. Hochul: 'General agreement' on state budget, but specifics still to come
2+ week, 4+ day ago (236+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul'said the budget agreement'will cover all her major priorities for 2026. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone ALBANY " Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she has reached a general agreement with state Senate and Assembly leaders on a $268 billion state budget…...