Scams Drain $47,000 an Hour from Older New Yorkers; AARP New York Helps Freeport Residents Protect Their Finances
New York, NY – Fraud and identity theft continue to pose a growing threat to older New Yorkers, with New Yorkers age 60 and older...
IPPNY Encourages Doubling Down on Prohibition of Utility-Owned Generation to Protect New Yorkers
Albany, NY – Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY) today submitted detailed comments to the New York State...
ALBANY LEADERS STAND WITH LAWMAKERS FIGHTING TO LOWER AUTO INSURANCE COSTS FOR DRIVERS
Advocates Gathered In Albany To Call For $200 In Savings For New York Drivers PHOTOS HERE ALBANY – As global...
New York Must Shut Down the Plastic Pipeline to Protect Our Kids
Technology is intended to be an engine of progress, giving students new horizons for discovery. But right now, we are...
To Save Local News, New York Can’t Exclude Nonprofits
We are nonprofit digital news publications around New York State. Our focus is covering state and local affairs. Some of...
New York’s Clean Energy Momentum Is Real. Now It’s Time to Build on It
New York’s clean energy future is being shaped in real time, against a backdrop of growing volatility in global fossil...
NY cancer survivors sound alarm on threats to health care access during annual Cancer Action Day (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Over 150 patient advocates from across New York were at the Capitol in Albany today for Cancer Action Day. They...
Massive Interfaith Coalition Tells Mamdani: Sign School Buffer Zone Law to Protect Students
April 21, 2026 Mayor Zohran Mamdani City Hall New York, NY 10007 RE: Int 0175-2026 B Dear Mayor Mamdani, We...
Increased Utility Rates Are On the Line If New York Raises Corporate Taxes
When polls ask whether the “rich” or “big corporations” should pay higher taxes, too often the spontaneous answer is yes....
Planet Earth and Your Health
As we mark Earth Day, it’s worth considering how the planet we call home directly impacts our health. Safe water, clean air and nutritious food are fundamental to human health. Without public health measures, we would not be able to enjoy the...
PHOTOS/VIDEO: COACH USA “HONKS AROUND THE CAPITOL” TO URGE ACTION ON AUTO INSURANCE REFORM
Governor Hochul’s Reforms Could Put $200+ Back Into New York Drivers’ Pockets Each Year [PHOTOS AND VIDEO HERE] ALBANY –...
Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, Patient Advocates Rally at Capitol to Protect Medicaid Access to Biomarker Testing
Advocates from across NYS will urge lawmakers to reject Medicaid rollback of biomarker testing and advance health care affordability measures...
The Pied-à-Terre Tax Would Cost 10,000 Working New Yorkers Their Jobs
The narrative behind New York’s proposed pied-à-terre tax is, “make wealthy homeowners pay more.” In reality, it would land hardest...
The Business Council of New York State Welcomes Elee Wolf as Director of Workforce Development & Education
ALBANY — The Business Council of New York State, Inc., today announced the hiring of Elee Wolf as Director of...
Don’t take away physician appeal rights on insurer payments
On behalf of the 20,000 physician and medical student members of the Medical Society of the State of New York,...
One State, Many Realities: Why New York Needs a Regional Impact Test
New York has always been a state of contrasts. From the density of NYC to the rural communities, our strength...
Statewide Public Affairs expands Downstate presence
Sara Castelli, seasoned campaign and political staffer, joins firm’s New York City / Long Island team ALBANY, NY — One...
PHOTO RELEASE: HTC AND HOUSING ADVOCATES HOST EVENT TO HELP PROTECT QUEENS RESIDENTS FROM DISPLACEMENT
PHOTOS HERE HOLLIS – This week, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC) anchored a coalition including The Legal Aid...
New York’s GRAS Bill is a Deeply Flawed Approach to Food Safety
As food retailers and consumers are feeling the significant strain of rising costs, lawmakers are considering so-called GRAS (Generally Recognized...
Poll: Large Majority of New Yorkers Support Taxing Nicotine Pouches – Support Among Voters Is Broad and Bipartisan
Albany, NY – By a 2-to-1 margin, New Yorkers across the political and geographic spectrum support taxing nicotine pouches at...
