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.

Most of New York’s congressional delegation own homes while the state posts one of the lowest ownership rates — a divide reshaping housing debates in Albany and Washington.

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.

Beijing launched two trade probes into U.S. practices after Washington opened sweeping Section 301 investigations. The move could become leverage in talks and jolt green‑energy supply chains.

The Treasury announced President Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, a first for a sitting president that has drawn immediate criticism.

A new class‑action accuses the DOJ and Google of exposing survivors’ private information when the government released the massive Epstein file trove.

Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship and cooperation treaty with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, exchanging dramatic gifts as the two leaders deepen ties.

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.