Emily Barnes

New York State Team New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's year-long ban on large data centers statewide is receiving mixed reactions from advocacy groups and state lawmakers.

Business advocacy groups and union leaders criticized Kathy Hochul's moratorium on data center building, saying it will hurt the economy and kill jobs.

The Town of Rogersville is moving forward with a moratorium, hoping that it will protect its water systems.

See the Indianapolis City-County Council reject the motion to delay DC BLOX data center vote as the hearing moves forward.

Infectious disease experts warn the hundreds of currently reported cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite in New York could be just the "tip of the iceberg."

More than 517 cases of the diarrhea-causing disease have been reported in New York since May 1, 2026, the state Department of Health says.

Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign reported it has more than $20 million in funds, while her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman has $4.6 million on hand.

The Legal Aid Society and Empire Justice Center filed the lawsuit against the state's Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance.

New York State Team New York state is allegedly failing to provide enough money to prevent homelessness through its public assistance shelter

Several legal nonprofits have filed a class-action lawsuit against New York state arguing its rent assistance rates are outdated and fueling homelessness.