The rulings shed light on the leanings of Caitlin Halligan, the court’s newest judge and frequent tie-breaker.

While the United States Supreme Court seeks to restrict the government’s ability to regulate, the New York Court of Appeals is broadening it.

While Hochul considers a bill to pressure state contractors to stop deforestation, the massive food supplier is voicing concerns to her administration.

New York imposes strict regulations on “segregated confinement.” What if it’s just called “confinement”?

Israeli settlers have unleashed a wave of violence on Palestinians. With tax-deductible donations, New Yorkers can help equip them to carry it out.

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Hudson Valley legislators and advocates are urging the state to reject the double-digit hike, arguing it could illegally stick customers with the bill for the company’s own mess.

Climate and Environment

Climate watchers say the state can’t meet its renewable energy goals without overriding local opposition.

The Sand Land mine is defying multiple orders to cease operations. Politicians are at a loss for how to respond.

Sam Mellins

The mayor is putting New York City’s landmark climate and jobs law in jeopardy, our columnist argues.

Pete Sikora
Criminal Justice

New York has kept hundreds of people convicted of sex offenses in prison long past their release dates.

The state’s top court will settle disputes between Rochester, Syracuse, New York City, and their police unions next week in three cases that could reshape police discipline across the state.

Nathan Porceng

The Sheriffs’ Association lobbied against a bill to provide medication for opioid addiction in jails. Since it passed, they’ve failed to evaluate thousands of people for treatment.

Spencer Norris
New York State
Exterior of a hospital with cars and motorcycles parked in front

Recent legislation has sought to rein in medical debt collection. But the bills don’t stop lawsuits in the first place — and some patients decline care out of financial concern.

Even as experts warn of mass ethnic cleansing in Gaza, New York politicians have remained unwavering in their support for Israel since the Hamas attack. They’ve been less vocal about their state’s ties to the occupation of Palestine.

Chris Gelardi and Julia Rock

A growing local faction is demanding that the IDA be dissolved.

Arabella Saunders