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In response to the Farmingdale High School marching band charter bus accident, a proposed state bill would require most passengers in charter buses to wear safety belts or face fines.

Tragedy prompted seat belt bill

Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

The red flag law, which allows law enforcement to confiscate weapons from those deemed a potential threat, was ruled constitutional. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

Red flag gun law upheld as constitutional by appeals court

Gov. Kathy Hochul and religious leaders are looking for a way around what they call 'exclusionary zoning' that has blocked new housing projects, NewsdayTV's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

Looking for ways around zoning

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The Siena College Research Institute found that 55% of those polled in the suburbs said the trial is legitimate compared to 33% who said it isn't.

Poll: Most NYers watching Trump trial, but divide continues

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The state's 2024-25 fiscal plan includes expanding tuition assistance and requiring all high schoolers fill out the application for federal aid.

NYS budget aims for more affordable college costs

Trump's declaration that abortion access is best left to the states has focused attention on the role state abortion referendums, including one in New York, will play on Nov. 5.

Trump in bind over abortion issue in NY, other states

The $237 billion budget includes many of Gov. Kathy Hochul's priorities such as new housing incentives, curbing illegal cannabis shops and fighting retail theft rings.

Lawmakers put finishing touches on 2024-25 state budget

State Health Commissioner James McDonald wrote that NUMC's proposal was "insufficient and lacks a detailed 5-year transformation plan."

State health chief: NUMC turnaround plan 'insufficient'

The final budget should come in at $237 billion, a more than $3 billion increase over last year.

Budget 'framework' adds $1.3B for schools, keeps 'hold harmless' policy, Hochul says

The bulk of that income came from the governor's husband, who received added compensation when he left his job at Delaware North.

Hochul releases tax return: She and her husband made nearly $2M in 2023

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Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her fiscal year state budget proposal in Albany Tuesday, outlining a reduction in state aid for schools. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We are not going to be able to replicate the massive increases' 

Newsday recaps Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2024 State of the State address, covering issues such as affordable housing and crime. 

Recap: Gov. Hochul's State of the State address

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State address in the New York State Assembly Chamber in Albany.

Replay: Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers State of the State address

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report on what can be done to address the migrant crisis.

What can be done to address the migrant crisis? 

Tighter budgets, affordable housing on the state's '24 agenda. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy report.

What does the state's budget deficit mean for LIers?

The Court of Appeals has ordered the redistricting commission to draw up a new proposal by no later than Feb. 28. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What congressional redistricting could mean

LIers have mixed feelings about the casino plan and also weigh in on the 2024 election and housing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LIers weigh in on casino, housing

AG's report finds "stark gap" in homeownership among different races. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's very discouraging but we need to change that'

Failure to meet faster deadlines has led to a large number of court cases being dismissed in New York, according to state statistics. Newsday's Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy explains. 

High increase of trial dismissals on Long Island

John Scott, a forest ranger based in Sayville with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, spoke on Monday about his experiences in Canada fighting the wildfires and how different it was from fighting fires on Long Island.

DEC ranger on Canadian wildfire firefighting experience: 'I would go again'

Newsday's Yancey Roy explains why the Appellate court wants redistricting to be redone in New York.

Congressional redistricting in New York

Albany lawmakers have been negotiating a plan to seal a persons criminal record if they behave after serving time in jail or prison, Newsday's Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy discusses

Clean Slate bill could come to a vote this week

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