Governor Kathy Hochul - Official website

Governor Hochul updates public on severe winter weather preparations

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on Spectrum News to provide an update on the winter weather affecting Upstate New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul - Official website

New York landmarks illuminated statewide for Stalking Awareness Day

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that 16 New York State landmarks will be illuminated on January 18 to mark Stalking Awareness Day of Action, as part of a broader recognition of January as Stalking Awareness Month.

Governor Kathy Hochul - Facebook Website

New York prepares for major lake effect snowstorm impacting regions near Lakes Erie and Ontario

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has provided an update on the state’s preparations for a significant lake effect snow event expected to affect areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Alan Pannier, Chief Strategy Officer at SmithRx - Provided photo

SmithRx CSO on high drug prices impacting New York: PBM ‘pressure is what leads to rising drug costs’

Alan Pannier, chief strategy officer at SmithRx, said on the Jim Stroud Podcast that opaque pricing and misaligned incentives by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) drive higher pharmacy costs and create burdens for employers and patients

Richard Ball, Commissioner - Agriculture for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

New funding announced for New York farmers’ market resiliency grants

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that an additional $200,000 is now available for farmers’ markets through Part 2 of the fourth round of the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

Governor Kathy Hochul - Official website

Governor Hochul appoints Justices Ottley and Ryba to appellate division positions

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the designation of Justice Lisa Ottley as an Additional Justice to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department, and Justice Christina Ryba as an Additional Justice to the Appellate Division of…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (2023) - New York State Official Website

New York collected $23.2 billion in corporation net income taxes in 2024

Of the $119.7 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2024, 19.4%, or $23.2 billion, came from corporation net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Kathy Hochul - Official website

Governor Hochul visits Queens childcare center to promote universal childcare plan

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited the York College Child and Family Center in Queens to discuss her proposal for universal childcare in New York.

Michael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York - Department of Justice

Lackawanna man sentenced for kidnapping plot aimed at forcing daughter’s marriage abroad

Khaled Abughanem, a 53-year-old resident of Lackawanna, New York, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to kidnap his daughter and force her into marriage in Yemen. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra,…

Joseph Nocella, Jr. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York - Official photo

Eighth Hyena Crips member pleads guilty to racketeering charges including murder

Richler Morette, also known as “Breezy,” pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to racketeering charges that include murder and conspiracy to murder rival gang members.

Joseph Nocella, Jr. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York - Official photo

Two plead guilty in $68 million medicaid fraud at Brooklyn adult day cares

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef admitted to conspiring to defraud Medicaid through a kickback scheme involving two social adult day care centers and a home health care company.

Richard Ball, Commissioner - Agriculture for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

New York allocates over $2 million for youth and county fair improvements

More than $2.25 million in funding is now available for youth and county fairs across New York State, according to an announcement from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Governor Kathy Hochul - Official website

Governor Hochul announces over $265M for statewide clean water initiatives

More than $265 million in grants have been allocated to support water quality and climate resiliency projects across New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced.

Michael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York - Department of Justice

Former Steuben County deputy sentenced to nine years for child pornography

A former Steuben County Sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to nine years in prison for possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Stuart J. McHenry, 35, of Hornellsville, New York,…

Jerry Nadler U.S. House of Representatives from New York - Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Nadler criticizes Trump administration over military tactics and immigration enforcement

Representative Jerry Nadler posted several criticisms of the Trump administration’s actions on January 13-14, 2026, including allegations about military conduct and immigration enforcement.

Michael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York - Department of Justice

Rochester man receives 10-year sentence for new child pornography conviction

Marcobrien S. Volcy, a 28-year-old resident of Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography after previously being convicted under New York State law for a similar offense.

John A. Sarcone III, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York - Department of Justice

New Jersey woman and Colombian man charged with defrauding transportation grant program

Jael Watts, 44, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, and Luis Pino-Copete, 41, of Bogota, Colombia, have been indicted on charges related to an alleged wire fraud conspiracy involving their operation of Pearl Transit Corporation.

Michael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York - Department of Justice

Southern Tier man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

A resident of Olean, New York, David J. Johnston, 56, has pleaded guilty to the distribution of child pornography in federal court.

John A. Sarcone III, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York - Department of Justice

Schenectady man sentenced to over 27 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Schenectady man has been sentenced to 330 months in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and violating supervised release conditions.

Michael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York - Department of Justice

Jamestown man sentenced to nearly four years for role in drug conspiracy

Jacob Snow, a 39-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy.

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