State lawmakers discussed the intermingling of New York’s laws and regulations for auto dealerships and a new set of ambitious climate-related goals and policies. The New York Assembly’s Standing Committee on Transportation on Nov. 10…

While additional dollars have been infused into school systems in New York’s most recent statewide budget, the appropriations still are not meeting critical needs for schools in the state’s largest city, officials said at a…

The statewide political tug-of-war over New York’s cash bail reform laws continues nearly two years after a series of sweeping reforms went into effect. The original iteration of the law went into effect Jan. 1,…

With the stroke of a pen, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in March officially legalized adult marijuana use. Six months later, however, growers, retailers and processors have not been able to apply for licenses, and…

Tenants spoke of the fear of the unknowns ahead, while landlords shared the struggles they are facing to make ends meet. The dual challenges, shared with lawmakers Aug. 10, shine a spotlight on the circumstances…

New York State is on track to match pre-pandemic labor levels in about a year and a half, according to a recent analysis, placing it behind nationwide trending data. The Empire Center for Public Policy,…

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has announced several technical changes related to New York State’s largest public-sector retirement system. The maneuvers, he said, are expected to result in overall taxpayer savings, beginning with the 2022-23 budget cycle….

With median credit card debt of $1,854, New Yorkers, statewide, ranked among the lowest in the country for outstanding balances. Personal finance website WalletHub recently released its annual report on states with the highest and lowest credit…

When stacked up against other areas of the country, New York was among the middle of the pack of a recent analysis that took a state-by-state look at online privacy laws. Comparitech, a U.K.-based company…