With election looming, Hochul won't renew COVID emergency powers

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't be renewing New York's COVID-19 state of emergency, effectively ending her emergency powers related to the pandemic. Given how close the general election is, could this be a political move?

NY dumps mask mandate on subway trains and buses

New York is dropping its little-enforced mask requirement on subways, commuter trains, and buses. Masks will be "encouraged" but not required when riding the transit system.

Election 2022: Zeldin closing in on Hochul, poll says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is leading her GOP challenger Lee Zeldin. But the Long Island congressman has closed the gap a lot, according to a new poll.

Wildfires growing in upstate New York

Two Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters began dropping water on the approximately 150-acre fire in Minnewaska State Park Preserve on Tuesday, according to the governor's office.

Suspect in Bronx sucker-punch attack back behind bars

New York Governor Kathy Hochul revealed Friday that police had once again arrested Bui Van Phu, the man who allegedly randomly punched a stranger in the back of the head in the Bronx last week.

First section of LIRR third track expansion opens

The first section of the third track runs from Floral Park to Merillon Avenue in Garden City on the main line in Nassau County.

Illegal gun seizures in NY have doubled in 2022: Gov. Hochul

Hochul says the guns are usually transported along Interstate 81 towards Syracuse and then into New York City, and are not made in New York.

Mayor Adams slams NY bail reform: 'Our criminal justice system is insane'

"Our criminal justice system is insane," Mayor Adams said. "It is dangerous, it is harmful, and it's destroying the fabric of our city."

Election 2022: Hochul leads Zeldin in race for governor, new poll says

Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, holds an early 14-point lead over Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, according to Siena College's first public poll of the general election cycle. Hochul leads Zeldin 53-39%.

Monkeypox a 'State Disaster Emergency': Gov. Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared New York's monkeypox outbreak a "State Disaster Emergency," and issued an executive order to allow the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak.

New York to analyze COVID policies

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says that an independent team will analyze all the state's COVID-19 policies to determine what went right and what went wrong so that mistakes are not repeated in future emergencies.

New York's chief judge to step down

Judge Janet DiFiore says she will step down after serving six years as the chief judge of the state's highest court. Gov. Kathy Hochul will nominate DiFiore's successor.

NY gun applicants will have to submit social media accounts for review

New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits by requiring people seeking to carry concealed handguns to hand over lists of their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.”

NY handgun licensing rule overhaul approved by legislature

New York’s legislature approved a sweeping overhaul Friday of the state’s handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits on firearms after the Supreme Court ruled that most people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.

Here's where carrying guns would be restricted in New York under proposals

On Friday, New York lawmakers get back to crafting new laws to limit the proliferation of guns after the Supreme Court gutted the state’s century-old handgun licensing law.

New York will limit where guns can be carried, Hochul says

New York leaders plan to ban people from carrying firearms into many places of business unless the owners put up a sign saying guns are welcome.

NY Primary Election 2022: Hochul wins Democratic nomination for governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for governor, putting her one step closer to being elected to the office she was propelled into last year when Andrew Cuomo resigned.

New York primary election 2022: Race for NY lieutenant governor

The race for lieutenant governor in New York is often overlooked but it's important to watch the New York primary election. After all, in the past year, New York has had three different lieutenant governors.