NY state news

Gov. Kathy Hochul is seen in the April 21, 2025, photo during a visit to Rochester.

Gov. Hochul announces $254B budget to ban phone use in school, send out rebate checks

Jeongyoon Han

Here are the basics on this year’s state budget agreement.

Mohawk land claim deal moves on for federal approval

A proposed settlement to the decades-old Mohawk land claim is on its way to final approval by Congress.

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at an announcement that Chobani will build a $1.2 billion plant in Rome.

Chobani CEO expects to start construction this year on $1.2 billion plant in Rome

Ellen Abbott

The new facility will become the largest natural food processing plant in the nation, when construction is completed in 2027.

CNY business owners say Trump administration tariffs leaves them with uncertain futures

Ellen Abbott

During a stop in Syracuse on Monday, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced a plan to force a vote in the Senate and the House meant to end the Trump administration’s tariffs.

Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone.

Key questions remain for NY prison system following strike

Jeongyoon Han

As corrections facilities are trying to regroup from a three-week long strike that rippled across New York, the state will have to address key issues of safety and staffing going forward.

The New York state Capitol is seen, Monday, March 13, 2023, in Albany, N.Y.

Hunter hopeful Hochul and legislative leaders will reach a budget deal soon

Ellen Abbott

FILE - The Supreme Court at sunset in Washington.

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to New York's ban on guns in 'sensitive' locations

Associated Press

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a challenge to gun laws in New York that ban firearms from certain "sensitive" locations and require that handgun owners be of "good moral character."

Demonstrators in Sackets Harbor gathered at the visitors center. Community leaders spoke about how the detainment of three local school children has impacted the community.

Jefferson County family swept up by ICE is released from custody

Associated Press

The family's detention by agents serving a search warrant in a separate criminal case spurred protests in recent days.

Around a thousand people gathered in Sackets Harbor on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The rally called for the release of a mother and three children who have been detained by federal immigration officials.

Nearly 1,000 people rally in Sackets Harbor, calling for return of detained children

On Saturday, people gathered across the United States for thousands of "Hands Off" protests, where demonstrators voiced their anger and frustration towards the Trump Administration for some of its recent actions.

In this screenshot from a police-worn body camera, an officer talks to a group of teens. they later ran and one, Nyah Mway, was shot and killed.

Utica police officer won't face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 13-year-old in June

Associated Press

The officer will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who pointed what turned out to be a BB gun last June.