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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there will be a new congestion pricing plan by the end of the year. 

New congestion pricing plan is on the way 

Gov. Kathy Hochul cited the high cost of living in New York City as a reason to delay the implementation of congestion pricing.

'New Yorkers are getting hammered on costs'

Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy says TPVA and BusPatrol need to come up with a corrective action plan. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

 'A ticket is no good unless it results in money. Dead presidents.'

Suffolk's dismissal of $2 million worth of tickets drew criticism from the state lawmaker who sponsored the program. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'This is the biggest scam' 

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Nassau was one of 10 counties in the state audited by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's office, with most of the counties found to be deficient in some way.

State audit: Consumers at 'increased risk' of paying more due to Nassau's failure on testing

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Some experts call the law a great tool, while others have doubts about its effectiveness and are concerned about people's rights.

Review after Nassau murder-suicide shows little use of 'red flag' law there compared to Suffolk

Increasing AI-generated election misinformation has been a national concern in recent years.

State releases voters guide for spotting AI misinformation

How much the increased employer contribution could translate into taxes would be up to local governments as they prepare their budgets.

Pension contribution rates for governments to rise, comptroller says

An 1892 law created to tame lawless saloons still prohibits sale of liquor within 200 feet of houses of worship and schools.

Hochul signs more exemptions to 200-foot rule governing liquor sales

The bulk of the hate crimes in 2023 involving bias against religion were classified as anti-Jewish incidents.

Hate crimes increase since pandemic, report says

The state Republican committee and others had claimed New York's constitution mandated in-person voting with the exception of absentee balloting.

Early voting by mail ruled constitutional by Court of Appeals in 6-1 vote

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Suffolk County's red light camera program could come to an end, in part because no state senator has stepped forward to carry the legislation in Albany.

Suffolk's red light camera program could come to a halt

In response to the Farmingdale High School marching band charter bus accident, a proposed state bill would require most passengers in charter buses to wear safety belts or face fines.

Tragedy prompted seat belt bill

Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

The red flag law, which allows law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those deemed a potential threat, was ruled constitutional. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

Red flag gun law upheld as constitutional by appeals court

Gov. Kathy Hochul and religious leaders are looking for a way around what they call 'exclusionary zoning' that has blocked new housing projects, NewsdayTV's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

Looking for ways around zoning

Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her fiscal year state budget proposal in Albany Tuesday, outlining a reduction in state aid for schools. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We are not going to be able to replicate the massive increases' 

Newsday recaps Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address, covering issues such as affordable housing and crime. 

Recap: Gov. Hochul's State of the State address

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber in Albany.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report on what can be done to address the migrant crisis.

What can be done to address the migrant crisis? 

Tighter budgets, affordable housing on the state's '24 agenda. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

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The Court of Appeals has ordered the redistricting commission to draw up a new proposal by no later than Feb. 28. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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LIers have mixed feelings about the casino plan and also weigh in on the 2024 election and housing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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