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Governor Hochul has promised that the MTA’s funding issues will be “resolved in a few months.” Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul
Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they aren’t aware of any conversations.
By Sam Mellins
As legislative leaders remain silent, key questions about an April cyberattack still have no answers. Illustration: Akash Mehta
It’s unclear whether the legislature is taking steps to address its security vulnerabilities.
By Sam Mellins

An April cyberattack targeting the New York state legislature led to hackers obtaining the sensitive financial information of as many as 710 New Yorkers, according to an incident report obtained by New York Focus through a public records request. It’s unclear whether the legislature is taking any steps to address the security flaws that led to the hackers gaining access.

The attack targeted the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission, an office within the legislative branch that writes up the bills proposed by lawmakers. The hack, which was widely reported on at the time, derailed the bill drafting process and forced the commission’s staff to temporarily revert to an antiquated 1994 computer system as they finalized the state budget, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.

The hackers gaining access to sensitive financial information has not been previously reported.

New York Focus is a finalist for Explanatory Reporting on New York Climate Action for the Nonprofit News Awards hosted by the Institute for Nonprofit News. The “INNYs” honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service.

DPS does much more than keeping energy bills affordable. Agency employees field daily complaints from irate customers, inspect gas pipelines for safety, and manage a slew of efforts to help transition New York away from fossil fuels. Illustration: Chris Gelardi
The state’s energy regulator has more work than ever — and far fewer employees than it did three decades ago.
By Colin Kinniburgh

More counties are turning to private corporations to run medical care in jails.

The fewer procedures and services staff provide, the more jail health care companies profit. New York Focus contributor Laura Robertson discussed the investigation with Radio Catskill. 

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