Legislative policy in New York runs on bills, committee actions, floor votes and legislative debates, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting keeps track of the procedural moves that determine how legislation advances.
Republican state Sen. Jake Ashby holds a narrow lead over Democrat Devin Lander as thousands of mail-in ballots remain to be counted in the 43rd District.
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November 4, 2026
Burke Holds Assembly Seat; Bojak Wins 149thDemocrats Patrick Burke and Adam Bojak won New York State Assembly races in Western New York on Election Night.
November 4, 2026
Rogerson Leads Tedisco in State Senate RaceDemocrat Sarah Rogerson holds a 5,404-vote lead over Republican Jim Tedisco with one district still unreported.
November 4, 2026
Republicans Lead Six of Eight Finger Lakes RacesElection-night returns show Republicans ahead in most regional Senate and Assembly contests, though results remain unofficial.
October 26, 2026
New York Passes PFAS Drinking Water RegulationThe state legislature unanimously approved a bill to tighten PFAS limits and protect Long Island water sources.
October 26, 2026
Senator Cooney Opposes Proposed Census Residency ChangesState Senator Jeremy Cooney argues new federal residency rules could threaten New York state representation.
October 26, 2026
New York Lawmakers Propose Ending Hit-and-Run StatuteProposed legislation seeks to eliminate prosecution deadlines for fatal incidents on New York roads.
October 23, 2026
Lawmakers Propose Ban on Nitrous Oxide Retail SalesNew legislation aims to restrict public access to nitrous oxide amid a significant rise in misuse-related deaths.
October 22, 2026
New York Lawmakers Propose Ending Hit-and-Run Time LimitsThe proposed legislation, dubbed Pete's Law, aims to allow for the prosecution of fatal hit-and-runs regardless of how much time passes.
October 13, 2026
New York Voters Will Decide Legislature SeatsNew York State voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide the future of the entire State Legislature.
October 11, 2026
Hudson River Protection Act Signed into LawNew legislation permanently prohibits the establishment of new barge anchorage grounds along the Hudson River.
Coverage takes in introduced bills, committee hearings, chamber floor votes and the session priorities of state leaders. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where policies are implemented. State funding decisions and administrative regulations are the structural features that drive most legislative activity in this state. Public interest and session deadlines are the two forces that constrain the flow of bills through the chambers.
