News from the New York Public News Network, composed of 13 newsrooms across the state to provide better journalism for all New Yorkers. Participating public media stations are WAER, Syracuse; WAMC, Albany; WBFO, Buffalo; WCNY, Syracuse; WJFF (Radio Catskill), Liberty; WMHT, Albany; WNYC, New York City; WRVO, Oswego; WSHU, Connecticut/Long Island; WSKG, Vestal; WSLU (North Country Public Radio), Canton; WLIW, Long Island; and WXXI, Rochester.
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A new report commissioned by the state Legislature recommends some changes to New York’s court-ordered mental health treatment program as the law comes up for renewal next year. -
In NYC, reported sightings of ICE activity more than doubled in July compared to June, advocates say. Such sightings quadrupled in parts of upstate New York during the same period. -
Governor Kathy Hochul was in Lake Placid on Monday to tour some of the Olympic facilities as New York State explores a bid to host the 2042 Winter Games. -
A mentorship program in Akwesasne is helping Mohawk women learn traditional plant-based medicine and pass that knowledge on to future generations. -
Ruling says New York can prohibit cooperation between local police and federal immigration officers. -
The Buffalo Bills have entered a new 30-year lease with the state entity formed to operate the stadium. -
New York’s new Medical Aid in Dying law takes effect on Wednesday,and groups challenging the law in courtreceivedmixed resultsthis week. -
New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany. -
The state alleges Kalshi's service qualifies as gambling, and is available to users under the state's legal age to place bets. -
A federal judge in Syracuse is weighing a lawsuit from 22 states and oil companies seeking to overturn New York’s $75 billion Climate Superfund law.
