State Government
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Will Harriet Tubman be on the $20 bill? Her ties to the Mohawk Valley
Former Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew announced in 2016 that Harriet Tubman would replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill following a grassroots campaign.
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New York energy rebate checks up to $200 start arriving this week
Millions of New Yorkers will receive one-time energy rebate checks worth up to $200 under the state’s POWER program.
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New York launches measles dashboard as cases rise. Here’s how to track them
The New York State Department of Health has launched a new measles dashboard that allows health care officials and the public to track local risks.
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NY energy rebate checks coming soon. Here’s when they hit the mail
Energy rebate checks of up to $200 begin to go out Sept. 21 to 8.2 million New Yorkers to ease the pain of rising gas and electric bills, state officials said.
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NYC’s New casino is upping the ante to lower its taxes
Queens lawmakers are joining Resorts World’s push, saying the casino expansion could otherwise collapse. Governor Hochul isn’t budging.
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NY teachers push for AI safeguards as school pauses controversial classroom robot
A deal for a classroom robot was met with a firestorm of criticism by parents, educators and others throughout the state
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Inside New York health officials push for back-to-school vaccinations
The state requires age-appropriate back-to-school vaccinations to protect against several diseases.
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New York health insurance rates could spike by 20% in 2027
New York health insurance rates for small group plans could rise even higher.
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Report reveals New York’s prison system plagued by racialized abuse, cover-ups
A new 277-page review found racialized abuse reported at rates as high as 79% and a staged cover-up after guards killed Messiah Nantwi.
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From Finger Lakes to Buffalo, communities push back against data centers in Western New York
Opposition to plans in Ithaca last year underscored wider concerns around data centers in Western New York.
