May 2, 2023 New York to let pharmacists sell prescription contraceptives New York will allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills and devices without a medical referral under a law going into effect next November.
May 1, 2023 New York lawmakers start voting on $229B budget 1 month after deadline New York legislators began voting Monday on a $229 billion budget proposal that was delayed for a month amid disagreements over the numerous Democratic priorities among its provisions.
April 28, 2023 New York minimum wage could hit $16 under Hochul deal, up to $17 in NYC A deal between New York lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul would raise the state minimum wage to $16 per hour upstate and $17 in New York City by 2026.
April 25, 2023 New York lawmakers consider adding pot shop crackdown to overdue budget New York lawmakers are examining potential means of cracking down on illicit marijuana dispensaries as a potential addition to the state's overdue budget plan.
April 17, 2023 New York lawmakers pass third budget extension as stalemate continues New York legislators passed a three-day budget extension Monday to ensure state operations remain funded as negotiations over this year's budget proposal continue.
April 10, 2023 New York Legislature delays budget again: 'zero movement in discussions' New York legislators on Monday passed another weeklong extension for the state's budget as progress on a new one remains at a virtual standstill.
April 7, 2023 NYC Rikers Island inmate starts fire in cell, injuring 20 on same day Dem lawmakers visit A fire set inside a jail cell at the Rikers Island complex has left 20 injured, with the Department of Corrections vowing to re-arrest the inmate responsible.
March 30, 2023 New York lawmakers blame 'big budget issues' for likely failure to meet deadline New York legislators anticipate they will miss the deadline to adopt a new state budget amid ongoing negotiations with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul over key provisions.
March 28, 2023 Top New York Republican scorches state Dems' effort to ban gas stoves: 'An attack on working people' The Republican leader of the New York state Senate blasted state Democrats for pushing policies banning gas stoves, arguing it was an "attack" on the working class.
March 25, 2023 New York nears deal creating first ban in the country on gas stoves for new homes Lawmakers in New York are gearing up to enact legislation that would prohibit gas stoves from being used in new buildings, including single-family homes and commercial properties.