After threatening to leave the National Governors Association over the organization's silence on National Guard deployments, Gavin Newsom says he'll stay in the group but has stopped paying dues.

The Freedom to Read Act is a bill that would ensure librarians across New York state can cultivate inclusive, diverse book collections as a way to fight censorship within schools. Education advocates hosted a read-in at the State Capitol urging New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the bill as the end of the year approaches.

Legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul will allow eligible New York seniors to receive up to 65% in property tax exemption.

FILE - Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY., speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Feb. 22, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Elise Stefanik has made it official: she ...

Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.