NY State News

Twelve score and 10 years ago, our founders brought forth a new nation. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe...

Incumbent state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli easily turned aside two Democratic primary challengers, Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle, in voting Tuesday. ...

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is directing a committee to explore the potential of bringing the Winter Olympic Games back to the Empire State. Hochul ann...

ALBANY (TNS) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently updated its management plan for ring-necked pheasants. The new pla...

Democrats seek nomination to challenge Langworthy Just days away from the Democratic primary in the 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies continued ...

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy joined a Democratic colleague in proposing legislation to establish a consistent national standard for bus idling regulation...

Several proposed deer hunting regulations announced earlier this year will take effect for the 2026-27 hunting seasons, with new regulations designed ...

BELMONT — While early voting has been underway since Saturday, primary election day in New York state is June 23, and Allegany County Republicans have...

NEW YORK — The U.S. Justice Department accused New York state officials Tuesday of facilitating fraud, saying they let a Georgia company use a sham bi...

Millions of New Yorkers will get a piece of $2 billion in tax relief this year under a state rebate program, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday. Hochul sa...

Cannabis has been legal for medical purposes in New York state since 2016, and it became legal for recreational use since then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo signe...

Legal claims against gun manufacturers in New York can go forward, implementing a 2021 firearms law signed by then Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Second Amendment...

ALBANY — The New York State Office of Mental Health recently announced bold prevention initiatives underway to help reduce suicide risk among LGBTQ+ y...

As an initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend a ceasefire crept forward Monday, New York members of Congress weighed in on the ...

New York state agriculture officials and Cornell University pest experts urge livestock farmers to take preventative measures against the invasive Asi...

Blakeman, Hernandez make campaign stop in Olean OLEAN — A key to greater economic prosperity in New York state — particularly in the Southern Tier — l...

LITTLE VALLEY — Lawmakers in Cattaraugus County are urging New York state leaders to change current energy policies to prioritize affordability, relia...

SALAMANCA — A classroom lesson that taught, honored and passed down a Seneca Nation tradition in the Salamanca City Central School District was recent...