Michael Gormley

ALBANY — New Yorkers would be able to buy alcohol before and during movies in theaters as part of the late state budget now being adopted.

The state budget adds $2 million for testing statewide to determine whether real estate agents discriminate by keeping clients out of communities based on factors such as race.

ALBANY — New York lawmakers put a flurry of finishing touches on a state budget Saturday, adding measures to boost college grants, expand child tax

The Siena College Research Institute found that 55% of those polled in the suburbs said the trial is legitimate compared to 33% who said it isn't.

ALBANY — The state will soon begin major summer construction on traffic projects on Long Island, including in Old Westbury and East Hampton, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.

The proposals pitted a coalition of 400 environmental and public health advocates against petroleum companies and the influential unions that represent their workers.

The budget provides funds for mental health clinics in schools, more inpatient psychiatric beds and the needs of veterans, first responders and law enforcement.

ALBANY — A little-noticed provision of the new state budget clarifies a law against passing a stopped school bus after a court sided with drivers

Gov. Hochul said $4 million in federal funds will be used because 'some remediation may be needed on site for potential subsurface environmental contamination.'

ALBANY — The State Legislature plans to spend its 18 remaining legislative days debating hundreds of proposals, including bills to protect kids from