Jay Root

Although Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has taken no role in matters directly affecting Delaware North, the company has benefited in New York from her...

For years, Native American tribes in New York have pushed for greater protections of ancient graves found on private land. Now the Legislature has enacted...

After battles with previous governors, New York’s Native American leaders were hopeful for a reset with the new administration. Instead, the tensions have increased.

Gov. Kathy Hochul promised to end the era where state workers could “click through” an ethics class. But the state has failed to implement live...

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign says contributions from board and commission members and their families are fair game because she did not appoint them.

Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo prevailed in his lawsuit against a state ethics panel, which had sought to force him to turn over the proceeds.

Changes in election law have frozen out third parties in New York State, and even Rep. Lee Zeldin couldn’t secure the Independence Party line.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would usher in a “new era of transparency.” But critics, including the state comptroller’s office, said she has failed to...