The Democratic governor persuaded lawmakers to lower the standard for involuntary commitment of mentally ill people.

The budget will include an increase in payroll taxes on large companies to fully fund the MTA's capital plan, and introduce a ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she has reached an agreement with New York lawmakers for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

New York state lawmakers have agreed on a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools beginning in the next school year.

After being at odds over a proposed cell phone ban in New York schools, it appears Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers have ...

The $233 billion spending plan includes sweeping investments in criminal justice, mental health, and education reforms.

School districts in New York face a May 20 deadline to finalize their own budgets ahead of the annual school budget vote ...