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.
Gov. Hochul calls special session for new gun safety legislation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is bringing state lawmakers back to Albany to debate new gun safety legislation.
Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision
Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.
NY concealed carry case: Leaders vow gun limits in 'sensitive places'
New York's Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the state's gun-licensing law.
NY concealed carry case: Supreme Court strikes down state's gun law
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that New York's concealed carry statute that requires an individual to establish "proper cause" in order to obtain a license violates the U.S. Constitution.
MTA to make NYC subway 95% accessible by 2055
Just 131 of the 493 stations operated by the MTA are currently fully accessible to customers. The deal aims to make another 81 stations accessible by 2025, 85 more by 2035, and another 90 by 2055.
Democratic candidates for NY governor on crime, the economy and more
Each of the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New York spoke with FOX 5 NY about their plans to tackle crime, affordability and more.
NY enacts landmark voting rights law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill into law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress people's voting rights because of their race.
Hochul, Suozzi, Williams face off in last NY governor debate before primary
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced off Thursday in a final debate with two of her fellow Democrats, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
Election 2022: Adams endorses Hochul in NY governor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, praising her as "an amazing governor" who deserves a full term.
New York expands abortion protections
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was signing the landmark legislation to protect abportion providers and those seeking abortions because "reproductive rights are human rights."
Election 2022: Hochul defends record in debate with Suozzi, Williams
Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams — the two Democrats challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid to keep her job — criticized her for her past backing from the NRA and the deal she reached to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer money on a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills.
NY pet shops balk at ban on selling dogs, cats, rabbits
New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Many pet store owners say it will put them out of business.
NY has new restrictive gun laws
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills into law on Monday intended to strengthen the state's gun laws. Recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas prompted Hochul to move quickly on the bills.