Gov. Kathy Hochul activated state agencies to examine energy storage facilities statewide after a fire in Suffolk County in late May and two others statewide this week.
An effort is underway to resurrect the state's Amistad Commission, which was created by law 18 years ago with a promise to invigorate the teaching of Black history in schools to correct false, outdated and deficient narratives in instruction.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's reboot of her plan to combat a housing affordability crisis is being met with some support across the state, but skepticism remains on Long Island.
Records released Monday show former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has paid more than $6.7 million so far to lawyers related to the sexual harassment cases that led to his resignation in 2021.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will provide $650 million to local governments, including those on Long Island, that seek to expand housing as part of her new plan to combat a housing affordability crisis.