The changes will be part of a state budget deal that has yet to be finalized.

Lobbyists, major labor unions and others are backing James in her ongoing legal fights.

New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.

This will be the latest New York state budget since 2010.

Lawmakers have long complained that governors put too much policy in the budget. But they’re not eager to pick a fight.

Advocates estimate at least 2,800 people outside of New York City could benefit from the HIV Emergency Shelter Allowance program.

“We're going to flood the zone. You're going to see more ICE agents than you've ever seen before,” border czar Tom Homan said.

U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle visited Albany on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to adopt a mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps.

“A centerpiece of the updated design is the new Heritage Walk, which will be a memorial centered on immigration and the migration of people to Rochester,” according to a release detailing the first phase.

Proposed changes would add penalties for those who benefit financially from sex trafficking, and allow victims to collect punitive damages from their estates.