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No new taxes? No problem
A dramatic increase in state tax receipts could explain why Governor Hochul isn't planning to raise taxes.
Audit: Room for improvement in state support of lead line replacement
An audit from the state comptroller's office found the state's dispersal of funds to replace lead service lines could be better.
About that recreational marijuana rollout in New York….
Nearly five years since the legalization of marijuana in New York and the recreational marketplace is still facing challenges.
State health officials encourage less alcohol consumption
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham makes the case for New Yorkers to drink less alcohol.
9-8-8 crisis hotline in need of awareness boost
Dutchess County Mental Health Commissioner Jean-Marie Niebuhr explains how the 9-8-8 crisis hotline can help people.
Assembly GOP leader discusses Hochul’s 2026 agenda
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, a Central New York Republican, responds to Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address.
Tech industry backs Hochul’s car insurance agenda
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to lower car insurance costs, with drivers in New York generally paying above the national average.
New scrutiny of candidate selection for special elections
Assemblyman Jonathan Rivera discusses his dissatisfaction with the process of selecting candidates for special elections.
Hochul’s free speech buffer zone idea raises constitutional concerns
Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to create a protest buffer zone outside of houses of religious worship raises constitutional concerns.
