New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Farmingdale on Tuesday to promote the state budget’s investments in Long Island infrastructure, tax relief and storm resiliency.

For years, Connecticut has been the state for Christmas movies. But it may lose its title, because producers say state support is shrinking and uncertain.

Legislative leaders say they could call lawmakers back to Albany to deal with potential federal cuts.

The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America will give away 3,000 complimentary tickets for this year‘s Ryder Cup to local golf fans and first responders.

Since the state of New York legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, some Long Island hospitals say they have noticed an increase in emergency room visits from cannabis-related incidents.

The New York State Board of Regents voted unanimously in April of 2023 to ban the use of Native mascots and imagery for school sports teams, with little exception. Something the state education department had already advised districts to do as far back as 2001 under Republican Governor George Pataki. But now President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Education is looking to weigh in.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 19 other state attorneys general, including Connecticut’s William Tong, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services.

The LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival will showcase films ranging from biographies of specific artists to the transformative power of music. The purpose is to combine music with storytelling and allow filmmakers to showcase their talents and knowledge of music history.

Here are the basics on this year’s state budget agreement.

The Shinnecock Nation art space hosts resident artists and holds classes to keep its 13,000-year-old culture alive in the Hamptons.