New York

Thousands of New Yorkers are waiting for an organ transplant right now. Advocates have urged people to consider becoming a donor during April’s National Donate Life Month.

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that the income tax call center will extend its hours to assist last-minute filers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul planned to use the state budget to reinstate some forms of cash bail, which has caused backlash from both political parties. But she said she is simply address public safety. 

The negotiations of proposal of aid undocumented workers have come to the last moment.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reported to be pushing for changes to New York’s controversial bail reform laws, even though legislative leaders have said they are not yet ready to alter the laws.

Attorney General Letitia James' office is warning of potentially fraudulent online sports betting companies as Super Bowl weekend nears. Sports gambling was recently legalized in New York State last month.

The AARP of New York and the Public Utility Law Project say many are at risk of losing their electricity and water due to unpaid bills.

The new task force will focus on the crackdown of trafficking guns from other states into New York.

The confirmation of Bassett as State Health Commissioner was unanimous among Democrats, but some Republicans objected.

Survivors of sexual harassment urged legislators to pass a bill that gives victims more time to take their abusers to court.