NYS Legislature

The New York state legislature is scheduled to end its session in mid June. Lawmakers have a long list of priorities they hope to finish before…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for recreational use by adults, his third…

The New York State Legislature voted Tuesday to codify the abortion rights in the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade into New York law. Gov. Andrew…

One week after the New York State Legislature declared the 2017 session over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo commanded lawmakers to return for a special session,…

New York lawmakers will again face a proposal this year to lift the statutes of limitations on sex abuse crimes. Supporters of the bill gathered at the…

It has been a violent start to 2017 in Western New York. Police are investigating three gun deaths in Buffalo over the weekend, plus two other shootings -…

New York lawmakers will return to Albany this week to begin their work for 2017, with a full slate os issues on the table.This year's agenda includes…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pressuring state lawmakers to come back in December for a special session that includes a number of reform items to address recent…

The New York State Senate has passed the Medical Marijuana bill Friday afternoon in Albany. Lawmakers voted 49 to 10 in favor. This means New York will…

Kindergarten is expected to be mandatory for five year olds in Buffalo this fall if Governor Cuomo signs a bill approved by the state Legislature. In our…