The New York State Legislature concludes its 2026 session today, having passed fewer than 400 bills. Lawmakers now turn to primary contests, with elections later this month. The next session begins in January 2027.

The bill would update family court language to recognize a broader range of parents, including LGBTQ+ families, while eliminating gendered legal terms.

Tuesday, June 23rd, is primary day in New York. Two democrats in the State Senate 44th District race are trying to move on to the November general election. Patrick Nelson

New York Democratic state lawmakers plan to propose a tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers and corporations – pitting themselves against Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has repeatedly said no to the idea and is up for reelection this year. New York State Senate ...

The move by the New York State Senate recognised India's democratic legacy and the Indian-American community's growing contribution to New York.

The state Senate and Assembly’s responses to the governor’s executive budget do not address the expected loss of health insurance coverage for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers over the next year, budget watchdogs say. The chamber’s so-called one ...

New York lawmakers voted on a bill Thursday that would establish a commission to study the state's role in slavery and address lingering racial disparities.

By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - New York State lawmakers must decide by the end of this week whether to advance a bill that would alter state law tied to foreign sovereign debt, setting up a late-session test for legislation closely watched by investors and debt-relief advocates.