Gov. Kathy Hochul touted a new labor analysis saying New York leads the nation on pay equity; the state's public update shows narrower gains and big disparities by race.

Multiple reports show New York led the U.S. in federal FLSA suits last year, with lawyers pointing to local laws, enforcement and federal court dynamics. The trend is reshaping risk for employers statewide.

States from Vermont to New York are moving to cap hospital prices to curb premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The measures promise savings but have prompted intense pushback and legal fights.

The New York attorney general says investigators found NaphCare illegally practiced medicine in the state and failed vulnerable people, and she’s moving to hold the company accountable.

A proposed state law would require many outdoor lights to be shut off overnight to protect migrating birds and save energy, while critics warn of safety and business impacts.

The Justice Department sued NewYork‑Presbyterian, saying the system’s contracts with insurers blocked lower‑cost plans and kept prices high. The federal suit, filed in Manhattan, could reshape private networks.

Speaker Julie Menin and Attorney General Letitia James joined City Hall advocates to press for pay-transparency and care investments as tools to close New York's wage gaps.

Louise Yeung says climate measures — from heat pumps to better transit — can also ease New Yorkers' bills. The city is collecting public input through next Wednesday.

An official estimate shows Wall Street bonuses rose 9% to $49.2B in 2025, lifting average payouts near $247K and providing a seasonal fiscal boost for New York.

FHFA director Bill Pulte referred New York AG Letitia James to U.S. attorneys in Miami and Chicago over alleged insurance‑application fraud, DOJ confirms. The move follows an earlier dismissal and new lines of inquiry.

A Senate budget item would make New Yorkers pay state tax on gains now excluded under federal law, prompting warnings from investors about the future of VC in the city.

City job postings for Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement advertise multiple six‑figure roles. The city's listings and a New York Post tally suggest the hires could total nearly $2 million.

State records list about $9.08 billion in unclaimed funds across 34.8 million accounts. The comptroller’s searchable database shows regional totals and a way to claim money.