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Party leaders hope it will give them an edge in 2026.
Not everybody could make it to Washington for the inauguration.
Experts say 2025 is different than 2017.
There were rallies in Albany and New Paltz in the hours that followed Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Lauren DesRosiers joins Capital Tonight.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for parts of Western and Central New York, allowing local governments to access state resources.
Several advisories and warnings are in effect.
A group of students from Le Moyne College reached out to Senator Chuck Schumer and were able to secure their tickets to the historic event.
A storm system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures Sunday night into Monday morning for parts of the state.
The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. To get over the blues, take a walk, or eat some cheese.
There's a new campaign across New York state to reach those struggling with trauma, stress and anxiety.
JoDee Kenney was joined by Anthony Gaddy, president & CEO, Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce.
As the impending TikTok ban approaches, it raises questions about the future of social media platforms.
Spectrum News 1 spoke with an ER doctor about some extra ways you can stay prepared and protected.
With bitter cold weather and freezing temperatures, your car's performance and your safety could be at risk if you're not prepared.
Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed A09616/S09174 into law, which offers additional protections to domestic violence victims and survivors.
The study is receiving renewed attention after the incident involving of Robert Brooks.
Prosecutors cited the death of a cooperating witness.
Five-hundred New York National Guard members will assist mostly with traffic and crowd control.
The petroleum-based dye gives thousands of popular candies, snacks and soda an attractive, bright and red color.
The students will also visit Mount Vernon, the Holocaust Museum, the National Mall and more.
The Correctional Association of New York went to Marcy Correctional and wrote a report on its visit years before Robert Brooks’ death.
She'll release details in Tuesday's budget proposal.
Zeldin, who represented Long Island in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2023, has touted the need to roll back regulations.
Ten rangers recently rescued two wounded people hurt by falling ice at Kaaterskill Falls in Hunter, DEC said.
Registered nurses in the Capital Region on Thursday rallied for safe staffing and patient protections against artificial intelligence.
Skoufis represents the 42nd state Senate District in the lower Hudson Valley.
A new report has found that New Yorkers lose $38 billion per year on vehicle costs due to the condition of roadways.
Brandon Smith, a 31-year EMS veteran, suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this month.
The governor's delay of the program surprised N.Y. lawmakers.
He sent the letter one day after Hochul's State of the State address.
Federal officials on Tuesday announced a $4.3 million investment for improving access to health care for New Yorkers across the state.
Dozens of New Yorkers, including members of the Proud Boys and former NYPD officers, have been charged in connection to the Capitol attack.
Albany Nanotech finalized a deal to become the nation’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
Of the guns caught in 2024, approximately 94% were loaded.
Brooks died at a hospital in Utica, according to the state attorney general's office.
The governor is expected to propose at least some tweaks to the Foundation Aid formula when the executive budget is unveiled next week.
New York's discovery laws were changed in the 2019 bail reform statute.
Instructors are encouraging qualified individuals to join.
Emergency notifications for weather events and emergencies that go to cell phones could leave some New Yorkers out.
Among the governor's proposals are plans to cut taxes for middle-class earners and expand the child tax credit.
Lawler slammed the Democratic governor on state spending, criminal justice reforms, the migrant influx, congestion pricing and other issues.
The EPA released a risk assessment of the human health impacts when sewage sludge is used on farmland.
On Tuesday, a rally is set to take place outside of Marcy Correctional in honor of Brooks.
A number of proposals have already been unveiled, but questions remain.
Advocates are pushing back on Hochul's proposal to expand involuntary commitment.
Jezreel International and Victory Church in Albany are rallying to send supplies to families devastated by California wildfires.
Economists predict insurance rate hikes across the country triggered by California fires.
Officials say the odds of your iris being the same as someone else’s are 1 in 10 to the 78th power.
One would ban political spending by foreign-influenced business entities in New York’s state and local elections.
The first-ever Crime Analysis Joint Special Operations Command Headquarters will help fight crime and coordinate intelligence sharing across N.Y.
The grants will support projects in communities across the New York State Canal System to promote recreation, economic development and tourism.
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined "In Focus."
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined "In Focus."
Brandi Bynum from Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking joins Spectrum News 1.
The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, ran from Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Online registration for the 2025 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, Mar. 23 at 1 p.m.
The pool of registered nurses in New York state declined slightly amid ongoing staff shortages in health care, a new report states.
Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, described the former Long Island congressman as “wholly unqualified” to head the EPA.
The most significant of the governor's housing proposals is an effort to prevent large-scale investors from buying up single and two-family homes.
Commissioner Richard Ball gave the 2025 State of Agriculture address yesterday in Syracuse focusing on the next generation of farmers.
A big New Year's resolution for a lot of people is to eat healthier, but it can get expensive.
It is estimated to cost about $250 million for universal coverage for all school districts.
Congestion pricing is underway in New York City, a plan with supporters and detractors, including some from the trucking industry.
Only 13% of hospital beds in New York state were available Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health.
Changing federal and state policies are creating concerns among some New York farmers.
She is proposing legislation this year that would require a 75-day waiting period before large investment firms could place bids on new homes.
The decision heeds a recommendation made by the state Commission on Judicial Conduct in July 2024.
Lawmakers returned to get to work on legislation as they also stare down an April 1 budget deadline.
“Ideally we would go back to unlimited, but I’m not sure that’s realistic as you’re negotiating through a tax bill,” Lawler said.
Laura Nordstrom is Ulster County’s first director of housing and homelessness.
SALT is expected to be part of the negotiations as Republicans look to bundle together a bill that includes extending the 2017 tax cuts.
It is estimated to cost about $250 million for universal coverage for all school districts.
Plans include funding that would increase capacity, reduce delays, improve safety and cut travel times by up to 15 minutes.
A $2 million NYSERDA grant will go toward the new 15,650-square-foot facility, County Executive Jen Metzger said.
Affordability has been a centerpiece, but there are other competing needs that could make implementing policies that create affordability tricky.
He is expected to be reelected speaker on Wednesday.
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program
In addition, Hochul wants to build a substitute teacher pool run by the state Department of Labor for those facilities.
Lawmakers will send a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders this week.
He sponsors the bill with state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Sullivan County officials are urging folks not to throw out their Christmas trees.
The new year brings some changes to 401k plans across the country including an expanded limit on catch-up contributions older workers can make.
Families would receive an annual credit of up to $1,000 per child under age 4 and up to $500 per child from age 4 to 16.
New technology is offering patients new hope.
Drivers juggle multiple plows, inclement weather and traffic while clearing the roads.
Ownership announced Monday that it decided to move forward with the current leadership even after a season that ranks among the franchise’s worst.
Due to Arctic air, temperatures are expected to dip throughout the weekend and continue to remain low through next Friday across much of New York.
If your kids received video games for the holidays, just because they might be playing in a virtual world, doesn’t mean safety is out of your control.
The DEC updated “Drought Watch” to “Normal” statewide after assessing recent precipitation and elevated levels of ground and surface water.
The joint project with the IRS allows taxpayers to file their federal and state taxes online at no cost.
This week marks the beginning of increased minimum wage, paid prenatal leave law and a ban on insulin co-pays for state-regulated insurance plans.
There were more than 900 training exercises and over 200 mass gathering sites were assessed, including stadiums, campuses and transportation hubs.
Exams include New York State Licensed Guides, Falconry License, Wildlife Rehabilitator License and Leashed Tracking Dog License.
New York will conduct a statewide review of the care available to those who suffer a traumatic brain injury.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she must change state law, making it easier to commit a person to medical care without their consent.
The late Pfc. Charles Johnson will have his Silver Star upgraded to the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony, Rep. Past Ryan announced Friday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill Dec. 26.