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Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a tax on second homes in New York City to help raise more revenue there. Now, a Capital Region lawmaker is proposing a similar tax upstate.

The Nassau County executive’s tax returns also revealed he did not make any donations to charity last year.

It’s the latest attempt to break a stalemate in negotiations over reforming New York’s auto insurance laws.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders are still trying to reach an agreement on policy issues before agreeing on dollar amounts in the budget.

The state says some prediction marketplaces should fall under its purview because they effectively offer gambling, but a federal agency says it’s the exclusive regulator for such products.

Tourism professionals from around New York state gathered recently in Oneida County to compare notes and find out ways they can boost the economy in their regions.

“My mother's case is not the only one,” her youngest daughter said. “It's one of thousands, and that's exactly why I can't stay quiet. I won't hide my pain."

New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.

State aid represents a big chunk of funding for local schools. But since the state budget is delayed, districts aren’t exactly sure what they’re getting this year.

She traces her path from Harvard undergrad to antagonist, devotes a chapter to Columbia University and declares that American higher education is beset by “moral rot.”