NYS Senate

Republican Dan Stec refers to himself as right of center and has been critical of Governor Hochul and state Democrats’ fiscal policies. Stec, who ran unopposed for re-election says a key concern in his district is affordability.

Democrats and Republicans at the state capitol in Albany agree that retail crime should be addressed this year. But are butting heads on how to approach it.

Lawmakers are preparing for New York's legislative session, which begins Wednesday.

Democrats who lead the New York state Senate announced Monday that they have won enough seats to hold a super majority. That means they can override…

The New York State Senate has a new minority leader. Western New York Senator Robert Ortt replaces John Flanagan, who is stepping down after 34 years in…

Eight-term Republican New York state Senator Betty Little has spent most of her career in the majority. But now she’s adjusting to being in the minority…

New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, a fiery Democrat who has represented Manhattan and Brooklyn since 2009, is leaving the Senate. Squadron says his…

New Yorkers will now be able to order a drink, or two, with their brunch, or in some cases breakfast, at bars and restaurants on Sunday morning. The…

With barely a week left, Environmental Advocates of New York says the state Senate is ending the session with its worst environmental record in…