1+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) New York has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a federal rule that blocks Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program reimbursement for gender-affirming care provided to transgender adolescents. Attorney General Letitia James and the coalition argue that the U.S. Department of Health…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (481+ words) New York officials are calling on the Trump administration to release $87 million in federal homeland-security money they say remains withheld from the state after a court challenge restored part of a larger reduction. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (123+ words) President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America is drawing mixed reactions from New York Republicans and criticism from Democrats, according to State of Politics. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the move “fun” and said he…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (215+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul said three million fewer Canadians visited New York during the past year as federal tariffs and political tensions disrupted tourism and cross-border commerce. In a Friday television interview, Hochul said the decline has affected communities from Buffalo…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (569+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for significant adjustments to New York’s landmark climate law, arguing that the state must balance aggressive emissions goals with the rising cost of energy for residents and businesses. In a policy statement released Friday, Hochul…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (191+ words) A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Nexstar Media Group’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA. The complaint argues the merger would reduce competition, raise costs for consumers and limit access to local news. Attorneys general from…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (171+ words) New York will provide $20 million in grants to support abortion care services across the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the funding will go to eligible providers through the Supplemental Abortion Provider Support Fund, with 22 organizations notified of their eligibility. The…...