Revamping the school aid formula and banning cellphones in schools also will be among the key issues when lawmakers return ...

When you think about a geographic region that has inspired everyone from Carly Simon and Elvis Costello to Will Smith, Raekwon, and Rancid, the Capital Region probably doesn’t come to mind. And yet, ...

New York State’s Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention convened on Wednesday to discuss the new draft regulations.

Several of those metaphorically calling for Janno’s head cited the transit chief’s New Year’s Eve publicity stunt celebrating ...

Hundreds of people rallied at the state Capitol in Albany against President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plans.

New York state Senator Pat Fahy was sworn in Friday to represent the 46th district after a long career in the Assembly.

Even before their official return to the capital city Wednesday, Democrats have already started jostling for their pet ...

Albany — Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Wednesday for the first day of the 2025 legislative session. While most of the proceedings on Day 1 are ceremonial or procedural, lawmakers did ...

Majority Democrats acknowledge affordability and safety are top of mind for voters, but Republicans question if they'll walk the walk.