New York State and Regional News Stories
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NYS court speeds hearing on holding local elections in even-numbered years2m read
Emergency, weather alert text system launched by NYS1m read
How to check if you're owed money from NYS unclaimed funds1m read
LI schools to get $270M boost in state aid3m read
Lawmakers hike aid to NUMC to $50M, call closure claim 'complete fabrication'2m read
Hochul: Smartphones to be banned in schools from 'bell to bell'2m read
Judge restores $1B in education funding cut by Trump administration1m read
'Fast track' license suspensions OK'd for teachers accused of sex abuse3m read
NYS, 17 others sue over Trump administration halt to wind energy projects2m read
NYS, other states sue over Trump cuts to HHS2m read
State looks to expand free school lunches amid fears of federal cuts4m read
Hochul seeks power to cut up to $2B in state spending in emergency2m read
LIPA trustees reject staff recommendation to choose Quanta to manage grid4m read
Budget deal includes $8M for security on northern border, Hochul says1m read
NYS, other states sue over Trump administration's imposition of tariffs1m read
Visas revoked for 11 Stony Brook University students, officials confirm2m read
NY, multistate group sue feds over millions in education funds2m read
Feds issue new threat over congestion pricing; NYS says program is legal2m read
8th funding extender approved as state budget talks continue1m read
Majority of NYers say energy affordability more important now, poll finds2m read
State budget talks to go into next week; another budget extender OKd1m read
Hochul: State lawmakers 'on verge' of a deal on discovery law2m read
Hochul, lawmakers may be near compromise on issue delaying state budget2m read
Charging 750% interest on payday loans? New York's AG alleges these companies have.2m read
HEAP firings raise uncertainty about continued utility bill assistance1m read
NYS Education Department says it will not comply with federal DEI directive1m read
Food assistance needed by 65,000 more Long Islanders2m read
Poll: 8 in 10 Long Islanders worried about high grocery bills2m read
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'Use it as quickly as possible'
Since 1985, gift cards worth $11.4 million have gone unused on Long Island, according to state officials. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
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Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted
Rebate checks for NYers would range from $300 to $500
'The idea would be bell to bell'
