A bill in New York State that would create a community led coalition to study the harms of slavery and determine reparations has "never been closer" to passing.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she had signed legislation which would require new drivers to learn about pedestrian and bicyclist safety awareness.
Three New York State Assembly members have signed a letter demanding that plans to include Chick-fil-A restaurants in New York State Thruway stops be put to an end.
Sheldon Silver, the disgraced former New York State Assembly speaker has been furloughed from federal prison after serving a fraction of his six-and-a-half-year sentence.