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The MTA says it needs more than $68 billion to fund its capital plan for subway improvements. The head of the agency told lawmakers Thursday it's up to them to figure out how to raise the money.

Daniel Lurie’s supporters say his wealth means he owes no one any favors. But skeptics say the rich already have too much say ...

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he is getting emails from fans concerned over the sport's lack of a salary cap following an offseason spending spree by the Los ...

New York lawmakers have revived a bill to tighten oversight over state college leaders after learning SUNY Chancellor John King's pay tops $1 million.

Josh Kraft, a political newcomer who is running as a Democrat, said his top priority was addressing the city’s housing crisis ...

Voters are concerned about the future of New York,’ a Democratic strategist tells the Sun. ‘And they don't believe that ...

Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted ...

Buffalo, the biggest city in Upstate New York, pays its mayor an annual salary of more than $178,000. That’s the biggest paycheck for a mayor in any of the 10 largest cities in the region. For this ...

FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: An Uber-backed coalition, Citizens for Affordable Rates, is releasing its first TV ad in a campaign to ...

The Oneida Common Council has been forced to adjust spending plans in 2025 due to a mathematical technicality. A voting technicality is costing the city five percent of its fund balance this year ...

Simon has become the second dog mayor of New York City. He was sworn in outside City Hall in downtown Manhattan.