Politics

New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Cooperstown on Monday for an appearance at the Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture Conference.

The New York Legislature has passed a bill prohibiting marriage for individuals under 17 years old and requires court approval for those between 17 and 18.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to move up the start date for rideshare services Uber and Lyft to June 29 ensuring the service will be running in time for Independence Day.

For the second year in a row State Senator James Seward has obtained financial aid for the City of Oneonta to help offset public safety costs generated due to being a SUNY host community.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the kickoff of Operation Prevent, a joint effort between DMV investigators and State Police and local police to crack down on underage drinking at concerts and public events.

Area libraries are sharing in nearly $19 million in construction grant funds awarded across New York State.

A deceased New York State Senator’s corruption conviction has been vacated.

The New York State Senate passed a bill increasing the penalties for killing or injuring a working police dog or police horse.

On Tuesday the New York State Senate passed the Community Heroes Protection Act.

Unionized employees can now deduct their dues on their state income tax under a measure signed by Governor Cuomo.