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A bill in New York State that would create a community led coalition to study the harms of slavery and determine reparations has "never been closer" to passing.

A New York bill currently in committee would allow New Yorkers to pay state agencies with cryptocurrency.

A controversial bill currently awaiting a decision by Governor Kathy Hochul has animal rights groups and the pet store industry barking at each other.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she had signed legislation which would require new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness.

Diapers may become a little more affordable for New Yorkers after the state assembly and state senate passed the "DIAPER" act.

The New York State Assembly and New York State Senate passed a bill that will have major implications for workplace salary transparency.

New York State Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill of district 103, wants to expand current legislation related to bottle and can returns. Not only does he want the bottle and can redemption amount to increase from 5 cents to 10 cents per item, but he also wants to increase the type of product containers a person can turn in for redemption

New York State Assemblyman admits he had a “lapse of judgement” and takes responsibility for driving drunk on New Year’s Eve.

New York lawmakers gave final passage to legislation Wednesday that would allow President Trump's state tax returns to be released to congressional committees.

Lawmakers in the New York state Assembly have voted to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21.