Then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed the state to spend $452 million on medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, but only three items got distributed.

The federal action also has extended to RIT, but officials are not saying how many are affected or how.

The statewide teachers union is applauding New York’s decision to reject a federal directive to end diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public schools.

Loosening sanctions for prosecutors who fail to turn over evidence in a fair and timely manner has emerged as a priority in protracted discussions about changes to discovery laws that has delayed the state budget.

Legislators have expressed concern that criminalizing the act of wearing a mask with ill intent could lead to unequal enforcement.

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed new prison reforms meant to ease staffing shortages on Tuesday as part of state budget negotiations, while the head of the state Department of Corrections said he wants to release qualifying incarcerated individuals early for the same reason.

The federal complaint, filed Tuesday, alleged the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office and Rochester Police Department conspired to frame Michael Rhynes for a double homicide.

While supporters reflect on the former governor as a tough-minded politician adept at working the levers of government to get things done, others recall a bigfooting bully who was full of big promises and even bigger aspirations but was dismissive of local authority and too often failed to deliver.

The DA and State Police said in a press release issued Sunday said that they share the community’s shock “at such a heinous act of violence.”