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Wide array of interests weigh in on development of downstate casinos
Elected officials, business leaders and gambling interests weigh in on downstate casino development.
New York launches online market to secure home care
The state website utilized by New Yorkers to purchase health insurance is expanding its mission for a pilot program.
The rise and fall of SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras
After weather multiple scandals, Jim Malatras was ultimately undone by revelations about his personal demeanor.
Obscure gas tax going up in 2022
Newsday's Michael Gormley has the scoop on a 5 percent gas tax increase that will hit distributors in January.
New York tries to ward off winter COVID-19 case surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul is utilizing a broad mask mandate for public spaces to slow the increase of COVID-19 transmission.
Addabbo: Only computer servers stand in the way of online sports wagering
The start of mobile sports wagering is likely only weeks away in New York.
Mobile sports wagering launch rounds the final stretch
An agreement on mobile sports wagering servers is the final hurdle for the industry, according to Sen. Joe Addabbo.
Second prize in a statewide Democratic primary: The suburbs
Hofstra University's Larry Levy explains who the Democratic suburban voters are and their gubernatorial preferences.
The ‘trickle-down economics’ of horse racing
New York Racing Association's Jeff Cannizzo makes the case for maintaining casino revenues that support horse racing.
