New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail completed

A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.

New York plans crackdown on vaccine fraud

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said providers who engage in fraud to obtain vaccines could face up to a $1 million fine and the loss of all state licenses.

Some NYC restaurants may ban Cuomo, de Blasio over indoor dining shutdown

New York City restaurants owners are considering banning Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio from eating at their establishments -- a move to hit back against the latest restrictions banning indoor dining during the frigid winter months as well as constantly shifting rules during the coronavirus pandemic that have forced business owners to pay out of pocket with little government assistance.