For readers in New York, this page covers inflation trends, labor market data, fiscal policy and statewide economic growth. Reporting follows the forces shaping the economy and the reports that measure how it performs.
A New York appellate panel remitted a benefits denial tied to severance pay and a refiled base period to the state Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
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Should severance pay be allowed to disqualify workers from unemployment benefits?
A Cornell University poll shows 60% of New York adults support a minimum wage of at least $30 an hour, while the state's standard rate stays unchanged in 2027.
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Do you trust subscription companies to be upfront about renewal prices?
New York's attorney general reached a settlement with Bloomberg L.P. over undisclosed subscription terms and difficult cancellation processes.
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Do you think crime in New York has gotten better over the past few years?
The governor's campaign circulated screenshots of Vice President JD Vance's social media posts praising New York crime and investment figures.
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Do you believe your community benefits more from industrial resource extraction or local infrastructure investment?
A new study analyzes local impacts, countering claims made by proponents of lifting the state's long-standing ban.
Qualified economics students at the Geneva, New York college gain guaranteed admission and credit transfer to Levy graduate programs at Bard College.
Day to day, that means monitoring output metrics, consumer price changes, workforce participation and state budget updates. Coverage stretches from the capital to the rural counties across the state. Regional industry performance and shifting trade patterns create distinct economic cycles within different parts of the state. Tax policy and infrastructure investment serve as the primary drivers that influence the trajectory of the state economy.
