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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video shows daytime shootout between rival groups in Brooklyn
A wild shootout in broad daylight on Coney Island between members of two rival groups was caught on camera.
A wild shootout in broad daylight on Coney Island between members of two rival groups was caught on camera.
NY suspends sales tax on gas: What you need to know
With gas prices in New York averaging $4.93 a gallon, the state is giving a slight tax break to drivers.
With gas prices in New York averaging $4.93 a gallon, the state is giving a slight tax break to drivers.
New York set to pass new laws on gun control
One bill would require someone to be at least 21 and get a license before they can buy a semiautomatic rifle in New York. Another bill would require a firearm to micro-stamp ammunition.
One bill would require someone to be at least 21 and get a license before they can buy a semiautomatic rifle in New York. Another bill would require a firearm to micro-stamp ammunition.
New York offers driver's licenses with "X" gender marker
New York state is now offering driver’s licenses with an “X” gender identity marker.
New York state is now offering driver’s licenses with an “X” gender identity marker.
Antonio Delgado sworn in as NY's first lieutenant governor with Latino roots
Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.
Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.
Adult Survivors Act: NY opens window for sexual assault lawsuits
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
Antonio Delgado to be sworn in as NY lieutenant governor Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in on Wednesday as New York's next lieutenant governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul will call for a special election to fill her fellow Democrat's seat in the Hudson Valley once he resigns.
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in on Wednesday as New York's next lieutenant governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul will call for a special election to fill her fellow Democrat's seat in the Hudson Valley once he resigns.
In wake of Buffalo massacre, Hochul vows action on guns, extremism
Signing an executive order, Gov. Kathy Hochul will be requiring that every county and New York City develop plans to identify and confront threats of domestic terrorism, including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists. These plans must be submitted by the end of the year.
Signing an executive order, Gov. Kathy Hochul will be requiring that every county and New York City develop plans to identify and confront threats of domestic terrorism, including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists. These plans must be submitted by the end of the year.