Samuel King
Capitol News Bureau reporterSamuel King is a Capitol News Bureau reporter for the New York Public News Network, producing multimedia stories on issues of statewide interest and importance. Before starting his position in December 2025, he was a weekend anchor and enterprise reporter for WSLS10 in Roanoke, Virginia.
King is a Queens native and graduate of Northwestern University.
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“In the words of Rihanna, we're just asking to be paid what we're owed,” Rochester Mayor Malik Evans told lawmakers. -
People with disabilities and their advocates are trying to present a united front this week as they press state lawmakers on key priorities. -
Ra represents portions of Nassau County, and is the first downstate representative to fill the post since Republicans became the Assembly minority back in the 1970s. -
Challengers in the state comptroller race vowed to press on after longtime incumbent Tom DiNapoli received overwhelming support Friday at the state Democratic convention in Syracuse. -
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado fails to make ballot in primary challenge, while Comptroller Tom DiNapoli bests his rivals. -
The governor responded this week to Republicans' calling her proposal a political stunt, saying: "Clearly, these are not areas that tend to vote Democrat, where there's farms. Let's just put that out there.” -
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that announcement will come before the end of the Democratic State Convention, which is Friday in Syracuse. -
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The plans call for investments in Terrace Park and in lighting for the falls, similar to Niagara Falls. -
Gov. Kathy Hochul defended changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP, despite continued criticism from some advocates and state legislators.
