New York State and Regional News Stories
Read the latest New York state and regional breaking news and updates, including politics, crime, education and more.
Budget confusion in Albany
The governor says she secured an agreement for a new state budget, but state Senate and Assembly leaders say otherwise. Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy reports.
MORE ON THIS TOPICHochul: 'General agreement' on state budget. Legislature: Not really.
Democrats to seek amendment to allow new congressional maps for NYS
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Hochul leads Blakeman 49% to 33% in latest poll
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Protest buffer zones proposed in NYS, but are they constitutional?
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Epstein victims call on NYS to make it easier to pursue damages
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What's behind native tribes' ongoing disputes with New York State
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Blakeman, Hochul brought in hundreds of thousands more than their salaries in 2025
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Nursing homes fear getting shortchanged in scramble for state dollars
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NYS strikes down LI districts' transgender bathroom policies
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Legislature approves bill to allow state to set vaccination standards
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Up to $500 available for volunteer firefighters to take new training courses
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Resorts World casino at Aqueduct to offer 240 table games with live dealers next week
As pennies vanish, NYS could round cash transactions to the nearest nickel
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Blakeman goes upstate to criticize solar energy projects, Hochul
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Audit flags LI fire department for untracked fuel spending
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What's behind proposed tax on NYC vacation homes worth $5 million or more
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NYS looks at millions for thermal energy networks
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State awards $22M for Great Neck apartment renovation
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What do you want to see at a redesigned Jamaica Station? The state wants to know.
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New Assembly GOP leader was bitten by the politics bug at early age
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Father of missing LI girl files $10M lawsuit against NYS, Suffolk
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School data incidents surging on LI, statewide. What can be done to protect students?
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Albany looks at a better retirement deal for many workers, with cost at issue
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Proposed boost for state pension plan could run nearly $1.5B a year
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Blakeman denied matching funds, a blow to his campaign
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NY lawmakers miss budget deadline, grant extension
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Blakeman's bid for state matching funds to go before key board on Tuesday
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Taxes, climate on Albany's agenda as budget deadline nears
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Paperwork error could cost Blakeman in his bid for governor
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'We're not talking about ending life early'
The bill will allow terminally ill individuals with less than six months to live to use doctor-prescribed medication to end their lives. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.
MORE ON THIS TOPICHochul to sign Aid in Dying bill, with changes
'That's not right'
'Just an astounding amount of people coming in day in day out'
State GOP disbands groug after racist texts found online
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LI day cares at risk of losing licenses after serious health, safety violations
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These high schoolers are getting a 'brake' at a career AI can't replace
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LI Works: Prepping boats for summer fun
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Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more
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Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans
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'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection
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One teen's inspirational story of perseverance
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Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges
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Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm
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