NY to follow recommendation to pause use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine

Officials from New York State and New York City said they would follow the recommendation to stop using the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.

Rep. Lee Zeldin enters race for governor of New York

Lee Zeldin, a Republican from Long Island, is not well known around the state. But that isn't stopping him from looking to unseat the vulnerable Andrew Cuomo.

New York City millionaires set to face highest tax rate in U.S.

An expected tax hike on the wealthy is a win for the Democratic party's left wing, who say millionaires in Manhattan penthouses have fared far better in the pandemic than struggling New Yorkers.

NY misses budget deadline, payday for state workers looms

New York lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have missed a deadline to have a budget in place by April 1, but elected officials will have to act soon to make sure that tens of thousands of state workers get their paycheck on time next Thursday.

Governors call on Biden to lift $10K cap on tax deductions

In a letter sent to President Biden, the governors of seven states argued that Democratic-run states and their taxpayers were disproportionately targeted under President Trump's massive 2017 tax law.

Cuomo's $4M book deal under new scrutiny

A new scandal is swirling around Governor Andrew Cuomo and the $4M book deal he negotiated in 2020.

Cuomo signs bill ending long-term solitary confinement

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to end long-term solitary confinement in state prisons and jails.

New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis

New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

NY Legislature passes marijuana legalization bill

If the legislation passes, as it is expected to, New York would become the 16th state to legalize marijuana sales to adults. 

Woman says Cuomo kissed her cheeks in 'sexual manner'

A woman from Rochester area said Gov. Andrew Cuomo kissed her cheeks in an "aggressive" and "sexual" way when he visited her home to inspect flood damage a few years ago.

NY expands COVID vaccine eligibility to residents 30+

New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6

Cuomo avoids questions about growing scandals

The New York Times reports Cuomo gave preferential COVID-19 testing access in March 2020 to the president of the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.