There’s a lottery scam going on in New York involving mail containing fraudulent checks that appear to have been issued by the state, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said. “An offer of easy money is usually too good to be true and that is the case here,” D... »
In New York City, 357 drivers were arrested in 2011 for being under the influence of drugs -- up from 81 ten years prior. That's more than a 300 percent increase. That's why Sen. Chuck Schume »
Fast food workers and retail employees everywhere -- rejoice! Democrats in Albany, led by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, will today propose a raise in the New York state minimum wage, from $7 »
A solar jobs bill that has been through Albany but has much on its side to pass this June, is suddenly undergoing much debate amongst environmentalists. The New York Solar Jobs Act is projected to create thousands of... »
Yesterday, Albany's redistricting task force released their draft proposals for new legislative lines in New York State. Critics of the redistricting process, including Governor Cuomo, say the mapping of new legislative boundaries, which occurs once ev... »
From AM-NY:State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. said Monday he's promoting a push to raise the gambling age to 21 from 18 as part of any legislative effort to legalize full casino gaming in the state.Resorts World New York, a racino at the Aqueduct Racetrack ... »
Mayors from the state’s largest cities testified at the state Capitol on Tuesday to urge legislators to provide additional aid for programs and also limit state-mandated costs. Mayors warned that cities face growing fiscal challenges amid a poor econom... »
One of the city’s rare victories in persuading Albany to corral pension costs has been overturned by a Manhattan judge, The Post has learned. In a little-noticed decision issued on Jan. 20, state Supreme Court Justice Carol Edmead struck down a require... »
