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Hochul’s new proposal would funnel an extra $10 million to Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Buffalo would receive a total of $40 million in extra funds as it contends with a structural deficit. -
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney said he's committed to working on standalone autonomous vehicle legislation outside of the budget process. -
Critics say the New York governor’s proposed ban is an unlawful restriction of free speech. -
During the 100th anniversary of what is now known as Black History Month, lawmakers of color in Albany are highlighting key priorities for this legislative session. -
Increased data collection efforts and the embrace of AI technology lead some to believe grocery stores are inching closer to a price model akin to Uber and Lyft. -
Taxpayers spent $1 billion on the facility that Elon Musk’s company rents for $1 a year. -
The bus driver in last summer's crash that claimed the lives of five tourists and injured dozens more has been criminally charged in Genesee County. -
“In the words of Rihanna, we're just asking to be paid what we're owed,” Rochester Mayor Malik Evans told lawmakers. -
Trump’s handpicked U.S. attorney has not been confirmed by the Senate. -
MEAN Arms must pay families $1.75 million and must stop selling MA Lock attachments in New York.
