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New York's top earners will continue to pay their fair share, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget. Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley explains. 

Budget proposal includes extension on temporary tax to wealthiest NYers

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman react to the move to rescind congestion pricing in New York City. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more. 

'The cameras are staying on'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for the advancement of nuclear power with green energy facing opposition from Washington, D.C. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more. 

Hochul eyes 'advanced' nuclear power to meet climate goals

Gov. Kathy Hochul has laid out her state budget proposal, increasing the total spending to $252 billion. It includes a middle-class tax break, tax rebate checks up to $500 to families and a 4.7% increase in school aid. 

'It's a major objective'

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Correction officers said the work stoppage was the result of increased violence and forced overtime in state prisons.

Agreement reached to end wildcat strike in state prisons

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App developer Saturn Technologies acknowledged the settlement in a statement Friday.

App flap: NY AG settles case with app developer over HS student privacy concerns

Correction officers and sergeants launched an unauthorized strike at 38 prisons on Feb. 17.

More NY prison guards return to work after agreement announced, state official says

Direct Support Professionals want Gov. Kathy Hochul to adjust her proposed budget to give better pay to aides who assist people with disabilities

Aides for disabled people rally to tell Gov. Hochul: Give us a raise

The legislation aims to shield lottery winners who may face harassment or become the target of scams.

$1M+ lottery winners could remain anonymous under proposed NY bill

The union that represents all correction officers refused to sign the agreement that was negotiated directly with strikers.

State announces tentative deal to end prison guard strike

Local economies depend on grant recipients, the letter said, "to conduct critical research that drives industry innovation."

Business coalition urges NY congressional delegation to take 'immediate action' opposing NIH cuts

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While the state Department of Motor Vehicles says the Mobile IDs are safe, some critics argue the digital driver's license poses personal privacy and security concerns. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Mobile ID app draws scrutiny

Tthe U.S.-Canada border is the longest in the world at 5,525 miles — more than twice as long as the border with Mexico — and it's pretty porous.

No fence. No barricade. Much of northern border looks like this.

Donna and Bill Leduc woke up in the middle of the night to find a man in their living room and a woman in their bathroom. With the help of a translator app, they discovered the pair had entered the country illegally by crossing the border near the couple's home in upstate New York.

This couple awoke to find two strangers inside their home. What they did next may surprise you.

Near Ozzie Glidden's property line on the northern border is a sign that says, "Stop. Do Not Cross," next to a person-sized hole in the fence.

He lives steps from the border. Illegal crossings have become a common sight.

Murad Awawdeh is president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, a policy and advocacy organization representing more than 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups statewide. "The vast majority of people who are coming to the U.S. at our southern and northern border are seeking refuge and safety," he said.

Advocates want help for immigrants 'fleeing for their lives'

Encounters at the northern land border have increased by nearly 82% percent from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2024 

Illegal crossings rise along NY's 445-mile border with Canada

Since 1985, gift cards worth $11.4 million have gone unused on Long Island, according to state officials. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Use it as quickly as possible'

Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

Gov. Kathy Hochul says 8.6 million New Yorkers would receive checks, including 1.3 million people on Long Island. 

Rebate checks for NYers would range from $300 to $500

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The idea would be bell to bell'

The state's "Clean Slate" has gone into effect, sealing some convictions once a person has completed their sentence. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy report.

'There are guardrails in place'

Democratic officials are warning that NY could be a target of "retribution" from President-elect Trump, Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

'New York is kind of bracing for this'

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