New York State

A barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel that killed 17 horses has prompted the formation of a Horse Racing Fire Safety and Prevention Advisory Committee. The committee aims to address barn fires in New York State and beyond, as highlighted by Sarah's statement urging action.

New York City has reported 301 cases of cyclosporiasis this year, with an additional 125 cases recorded in the state excluding the city. This marks a significant increase compared to prior reports, which indicated three times fewer cases in the entire state before the city's surge.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to review state rules and regulations. The order targets 'Affected State Entities' to eliminate outdated regulations, unfair fees, and redundant reports, aiming to improve government service efficiency and reduce costs for residents.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to review and eliminate outdated regulations, unfair fees, and redundant reports. The order aims to improve government efficiency and reduce costs for New Yorkers.

A plan called 'Next Stop: Better Buses, Faster Service' commits the city and state to improvements that could speed up commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the five boroughs.

The DA is investigating claims that a Long Island school clerk destroyed ballots to help DJ win an election. New York State has ordered a new election following the district's revelation.

Federal authorities are investigating possible fraudulent activity at Medicaid-funded social adult daycare centers in New York state. A CBS News analysis found dozens of such facilities concentrated in one New York City neighborhood.

Brooklyn tenants at Rutland Plaza filed a lawsuit against their landlord, Robyn Lucas-Cora, and state regulators over severe sewage leaks, mold, and uninhabitable conditions. A 2016 state investment of $96 million to improve the development has not addressed ongoing issues, including Legionella bacteria in water and chronic maintenance failures.

New York State paid $25.7 million in settlements for 170 lawsuits against its prison system over five years, including a $150,000 payout to Antoine Galloway for an alleged 2016 assault by guards. The cases highlight ongoing issues with excessive force and stalled reforms, such as delayed installation of security cameras in prisons.

Environmental organizations have petitioned a federal court to join New York State in defending its bans on natural gas extraction, citing potential health risks and environmental impacts.

New York State lawmakers propose legislation to increase maximum prison sentences for cases involving negligent child deaths, inspired by the sentencing of the parents of 3-year-old Joycelynn Dylewski of Corinth. The law, named 'Joycelynn's Law,' aims to address such incidents through harsher penalties.

New York State and the federal government filed opposing lawsuits over new state laws regulating federal immigration agents, with New York arguing it has the right to regulate conduct and ensure public safety within its borders, while the federal government claims the laws violate the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

New York state and Trump's Department of Justice filed opposing lawsuits over new laws restricting local police collaboration with ICE. The state argues the laws are constitutional under its sovereignty to regulate law enforcement resources, while the DOJ claims they unconstitutionally interfere with federal immigration enforcement.

New York State is forming an exploratory committee to study a potential bid for Lake Placid and New York City to co-host a future Winter Olympics, inspired by the dual-hosting model of Milan and Cortina. The committee, chaired by Ashley Walden of the Olympic Regional Development Authority, will assess feasibility without committing to an official bid process.

New York State is criticized for excessive lottery advertising, with the article arguing that promoting such spending crosses into promoting vice. The legal status of lottery spending is acknowledged, but the focus is on the perceived overreach in advertising.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers plan to use a psychiatric defense in his New York State murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The Troy Police Department has identified the victim in Saturday's fatal stabbing. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New York state over CDPAP.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York state and Public Partnerships LLC, alleging fraud and bid rigging in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. The lawsuit claims these actions caused millions in taxpayer losses and disrupted care for vulnerable New Yorkers.

The U.S. Justice Department accused New York state officials of enabling fraud by allowing a Georgia company to use a sham bidding process to control a $10 billion Medicaid home care program for disabled patients.

New York State has released a policy roadmap proposing up to $23.9 billion in public subsidies for building nuclear power to strengthen the electric grid and expand emission-free energy supply.

New York State has finalized a $277 billion budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, marking a $9 billion increase from the previous estimate. The budget relies on corporate tax extensions and depleting reserves to address projected deficits.

New York State is receiving nearly $140 million in federal funding for counterterrorism and emergency preparedness, with over $2.8 million allocated to the Capital Region. The funding aims to enhance regional security and emergency response capabilities.

New York state's Tier 6 pension plan reform in the state budget has drawn mixed reactions, with some expressing dissatisfaction. Nathaniel Nichols, a counsel at Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna in Albany, advises municipalities on legal matters related to employee contracts and has been involved in recent discussions.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed budget includes a $7 million cut to family prevention services, eliminating 360 support slots. The city previously reinvested $8 million into these services, which help keep families together and reduce foster care entries. The budget also forgoes $4.3 million in state funding to achieve $2.7 million in city savings.

The article discusses the prevalence of wrongful convictions in the U.S., citing over 300 exonerations in New York in 30 years and highlighting racial disparities, with Black defendants spending 45% more time in prison than white exonerees. It criticizes procedural obstacles and resistance from prosecutors and judges in challenging convictions, especially when DNA evidence is unavailable.

New York State's legislature has advanced an amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting and require simple majority votes to approve new congressional maps. The redistricting vote is scheduled for 2027 and could influence the 2028 elections.

New York's Gov. Hochul may sign a bill banning flour with potassium bromate, a cancer-linked ingredient used in pizza dough. A Staten Island pizza maker has developed a new recipe without it that he says tastes just as good and which he prefers.

Equinox, a Capital Region nonprofit, has received over $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate transitional and emergency housing in Albany. The funding aims to support housing rehabilitation efforts in the area.

New York City parents working part-time may lose childcare subsidies as the state enforces an old law, straining the city's childcare system. The crackdown targets families who reduce work hours, impacting access to state-funded support.

A judge in Luigi Mangione's New York state case held a sealed hearing at the request of the defense, despite press objections. Mangione faces trial for the 2024 shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson, with the state trial set for 8 September and a federal trial also pending. The killing sparked a manhunt and public anger toward the for-profit US healthcare industry.

A New York state judge held a sealed hearing in Luigi Mangione's case for the alleged murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson, at the request of the defense. Mangione faces a state trial on 8 September and a federal trial, with the case sparking public anger against for-profit healthcare practices.

New York State's maternal mortality reforms, initiated eight years ago, show delayed progress in addressing racial disparities, with Black women still dying at disproportionately high rates during and after childbirth. A 2023 audit highlights expanded initiatives but persistent gaps, including Black women being five times more likely than white women to die pregnancy-related deaths.

New York City will receive a two-year extension to comply with a state law requiring smaller class sizes, with revised compliance targets spread over three additional school years. The agreement includes a pay incentive for educators whose classes exceed caps, as part of a budget-balancing effort by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Two individuals exposed to hantavirus have returned to New York state and will undergo a 42-day quarantine at their residences. The Dutch polar expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is under quarantine in Rotterdam after an outbreak that killed three and infected eight passengers.

New York City is expected to save $500 million by delaying a class size reduction law, but the savings have not yet been included in the state budget. The delay allows the city to avoid immediate costs associated with reducing class sizes.

Mastercard has been granted a New York State Bitlicense to expand its cryptocurrency services. New York issued three BitLicenses in 2026, including this one to Mastercard.

New York sheriffs and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are threatening legal action against Governor Kathy Hochul over her proposal to ban 287(g) agreements with ICE, which facilitate the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. Hochul's 2027 budget plan includes sanctuary policies restricting ICE cooperation, prompting backlash from local law enforcement who argue the agreements enhance public safety.

New York state has scaled back its most ambitious climate law, originally passed seven years ago, by approving a budget bill that eliminates the 2030 mandate to slash emissions ahead of a crucial end-of-decade deadline.

New York State has passed a buffer zone bill establishing 50-foot protected areas around religious sites. Leading Jewish groups have praised the law, which follows a series of protests outside New York City synagogues.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pledged to maintain a local agreement with ICE despite New York's new sanctuary laws and threats from Governor Kathy Hochul. Blakeman vowed to sue the state over the legislation.