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New York has a new Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday signed into law a sexual assault survivors' bill of rights aimed at making sure cases are properly reported, victims are provided health care and counseling service are made available. → Read More
New York wants opioid makers to pay a surcharge. It may not be legal
In 2019, New York wants to start hitting opioid manufacturers with a surcharge on sales and using the money to pay for drug-treatment programs. → Read More
Sprint to pay record settlement in New York: Find out why
Sprint has agreed to pay a $330 million settlement after the company skirted New York tax law for nearly a decade, New York's attorney general announced on Friday. → Read More
Private schools to report abuse under new NY law
A new bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo requires private schools to report allegations of abuse directly to law enforcement → Read More
Why AOL was just hit with a record fine over privacy concerns
AOL will pay New York a nearly $5 million fine after the state accused the online company of selling ads that targeted children, the state Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday. → Read More
Cuomo talks about 'viable candidate' against Trump in 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he expects Democrats will have a "viable candidate" against President Donald Trump in 2020. → Read More
One-third of donated money stays with fundraisers: How to avoid being scammed
The money you donated may not have ended up where you thought it would. → Read More
Pegula Sports & Entertainment to study long-term venues for Bills and Sabres
Pegula Sports and Entertainment has hired a company help them determine the best options for the Buffalo Bills' stadium moving forward, as well as potential renovations for the KeyBank Center, where the Buffalo Sabres and Bandits play. → Read More
Andrea Stewart-Cousins makes history as first woman Senate leader
Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, on Monday is set to be picked by her colleagues to be the majority leader of the chamber in January, making her the first woman and first black woman to lead a majority conference in the state Legislature. → Read More
Two weeks after election loss, Molinaro raising money for next "journey"
Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro struggled to raise money in his unsuccessful bid Nov. 6 to defeat Gov. Andrew Cuomo but now he's asking supporters to donate to his ongoing "journey". → Read More
Enrollment starts for existing customers on New York’s health exchange
The renewal period for the state's healthcare plans began Friday, and enrolled New Yorkers can expect little to no cost increases through 2019. → Read More
Showtime's 'Escape at Dannemora' works to get NY details right
Locals will recognize faces, places in the Showtime limited series, much of which was filmed in Clinton County. → Read More
New York is planning to extend an important testing moratorium
Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa has directed New York's Education Department to draft a proposal that would extend the moratorium decoupling student performance on standardized testing with teacher evaluations. → Read More
After re-election win, Gillibrand will give 'long, hard thought' to 2020 presidential run
After easily winning re-election Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Thursday night she will give "a long, hard thought of consideration" to running for president in 2020. → Read More
Ex-AG Schneiderman won't face criminal charges
The former attorney general had been facing accusations from four women who said he physically abused them. → Read More
Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to win third term in New York against Republican Marc Molinaro
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be looking to ride "the blue wave" to a third term Tuesday as he is favored to beat Republican Marc Molinaro and three, third-party candidates. → Read More
Amazon HQ2 in New York: 'We put together a great package to bring them here'
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed optimism Tuesday that Amazon will build a portion of its second headquarters in New York, saying he will "do whatever I need to do to make it a reality." Amazon is reportedly poised to within days announce two new headquarters instead of one for its $5 billion expansion that is expected to include 50,000 new jobs. The two locations are expected to be Long… → Read More
NY comptroller's race becomes spirited battle
Democratic State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is hoping to win a third-term on Election Day, but in order to do so, must first beat his Republican opponent, Jonathan Trichter. → Read More
Andrew Cuomo, Marc Molinaro trade barbs in heated debate
The hastily scheduled, hour-long debate will air on television at 7 p.m. on most CBS affiliates in New York, including WROC in Rochester, WBNG in Binghamton and WCBS in New York City. → Read More
Andrew Cuomo, Marc Molinaro to square off Tuesday in only scheduled debate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican challenger Marc Molinaro will square off Tuesday afternoon in their only scheduled debate, which will air across the state later in the evening. → Read More