Hochul Outlines Plans on Bail, Mental Health, Housing

Gov. Kathy Hochul targeted mental health, bail reform and crime, the minimum wage, school aid and housing among the top items on her wishlist Tuesday in her State of the State speech before the Legislature. She proposed creating 1,000 new beds for mental health treatment Read More …

New State Budget Boosts Aid to Schools

School districts will get more money this year under the new state budget.  Legislative leaders and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo reached agreement earlier this week on the budget, which raises taxes on the wealthy and corporations.  Huntington school superintendent James W. Polansky said, “The legislature Read More …