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ALBANY — New York lawmakers are coming together on at least one issue in this season of annual state budget negotiations.

A bipartisan bill working its way through the Wisconsin Legislature would help local news outlets by offering a tax break to small businesses that advertise in newspapers, TV or radio stations or online media in the state.

Continuing a yearly tradition, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and mayors from other cities including New York City's Eric Adams testified before state lawmakers Wednesday as they seek state funding to plug budget holes.

ALBANY — Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett cast doubt Tuesday that the department plans to review the state’s pandemic policies in nursing homes, disappointing Republicans who have

Adams called on state legislators to help fund several parts of his agenda, including authorization to raise the earned income tax credit, increased tax credits for childcare, $19 billion in increased borrowing authority, and more funding — and beds — for the mentally ill.

Preserving the public’s right to know hinges on keeping local news outlets — and the local businesses that advertise with them — alive and well.

Preserving the public’s right to know hinges on keeping local news outlets — and the local businesses that advertise with them — alive and well.

Preserving the public’s right to know hinges on keeping local news outlets — and the local businesses that advertise with them — alive and well.

Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.

N.Y. State Sen. Tom OMaras weekly opinion column.