NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19
Hochul said she is asymptomatic and will be working remotely for the upcoming week.
Hochul said she is asymptomatic and will be working remotely for the upcoming week.
NY abortion providers, lawmakers prepare for out-of-state patients
The real possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this summer has New York state officials as well as abortion providers preparing for an influx of out-of-state patients coming to seek services.
The real possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this summer has New York state officials as well as abortion providers preparing for an influx of out-of-state patients coming to seek services.
Hochul names new lieutenant governor: Rep. Antonio Delgado
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul named U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado as New York's next lieutenant governor. Delgado, a Democrat, will take on the largely ceremonial role previously formerly held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest for federal corruption charges he denies.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul named U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado as New York's next lieutenant governor. Delgado, a Democrat, will take on the largely ceremonial role previously formerly held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest for federal corruption charges he denies.
Hochul set to name new running mate after controversial Albany deal
Lawmakers on Monday voted on a last-minute bill that will allow Gov. Kathy Hochul to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned last month following his arrest, on the primary ballot.
Lawmakers on Monday voted on a last-minute bill that will allow Gov. Kathy Hochul to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned last month following his arrest, on the primary ballot.
Some New York primaries delayed after court tosses maps
A New York judge has ordered the state's congressional and state Senate primaries to be delayed until Aug. 23 to provide enough time to replace maps that were ruled unconstitutional this week.
A New York judge has ordered the state's congressional and state Senate primaries to be delayed until Aug. 23 to provide enough time to replace maps that were ruled unconstitutional this week.
Task of drawing NY congressional maps falls to judge and scholar
The task of redrawing New York's congressional district maps has fallen to a rural judge and a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University.
The task of redrawing New York's congressional district maps has fallen to a rural judge and a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s job performance rating plunges – per new Siena poll
Governor Kathy Hochul’s overall job performance rating plunged last month to the lowest it has ever been.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s overall job performance rating plunged last month to the lowest it has ever been.
NY cops detain crying boy accused of stealing chips
Syracuse police officers detained a young boy who was accused of stealing chips. Video of the incident shows a cop walking the crying child into the back of a patrol car.
Syracuse police officers detained a young boy who was accused of stealing chips. Video of the incident shows a cop walking the crying child into the back of a patrol car.
Election 2022: Hochul campaign releases blitz of ads
Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign has now spent close to $1 million on this round of TV ads, which is only a drop in the bucket compared to the cash she has left on hand. She has raised more than $21 million so far.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign has now spent close to $1 million on this round of TV ads, which is only a drop in the bucket compared to the cash she has left on hand. She has raised more than $21 million so far.
Election 2022: Gov. Hochul hits hurdle after running mate's arrest
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party's nomination in June. But it's unclear whether it will endanger her primary bid in the end. Hochul became the state's first woman governor in August when she took over for Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid allegations he sexually harassed 11 women, which he denied. Political observers and Democratic strategists say it's unclear whether Benjamin's arrest and resignation alone will be enough for her two primary challengers to wrest the party nomination from Hochul.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her party's nomination in June. But it's unclear whether it will endanger her primary bid in the end. Hochul became the state's first woman governor in August when she took over for Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who resigned amid allegations he sexually harassed 11 women, which he denied. Political observers and Democratic strategists say it's unclear whether Benjamin's arrest and resignation alone will be enough for her two primary challengers to wrest the party nomination from Hochul.
New York subway attack: Suspect Frank James faces federal terror charge
Police have arrested Frank R. James, the man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway. Authorities have charged him with a federal terror-related offense.
Police have arrested Frank R. James, the man accused of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway. Authorities have charged him with a federal terror-related offense.
With Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin out, who will be Hochul's running mate?
The resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin after his arrest in an alleged campaign finance scheme has left Governor Kathy Hochul without a running mate.
The resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin after his arrest in an alleged campaign finance scheme has left Governor Kathy Hochul without a running mate.
Brooklyn subway shooting: Dozens hurt, shooter at large
The NYPD has identified a man that detectives are looking for who may be connected to the mass shooting that unfolded on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn at the height of the morning rush hour on Tuesday. Officers recovered a Glock 17 9mm semiautomatic pistol, three extended-capacity magazines, four smoke grenades, a hatchet, a container of gasoline, and a key to a U-Haul rental van, a top police official said.
The NYPD has identified a man that detectives are looking for who may be connected to the mass shooting that unfolded on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn at the height of the morning rush hour on Tuesday. Officers recovered a Glock 17 9mm semiautomatic pistol, three extended-capacity magazines, four smoke grenades, a hatchet, a container of gasoline, and a key to a U-Haul rental van, a top police official said.
Brooklyn subway shooting: Update on victims including several children
What would typically be a quiet Tuesday morning commute turned into a tragedy for families and students simply trying to get to work or school. More than two-dozen people were injured after the gunman opened fire on a rush-hour subway. Ten victims were shot
What would typically be a quiet Tuesday morning commute turned into a tragedy for families and students simply trying to get to work or school. More than two-dozen people were injured after the gunman opened fire on a rush-hour subway. Ten victims were shot
Schumer, NY officials decry ghost guns after deadly Bronx shooting
Lawmakers are calling for action to regulate the sale of 'ghost guns,' after an 'explosion' of them being recovered across New York City.
Lawmakers are calling for action to regulate the sale of 'ghost guns,' after an 'explosion' of them being recovered across New York City.
NY to make it easier to detain people for repeat theft
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are poised to use the state’s $220 billion budget to make it easier for judges to incarcerate certain people awaiting trial.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are poised to use the state’s $220 billion budget to make it easier for judges to incarcerate certain people awaiting trial.
Hochul: 'Conceptual' deal reached on NY state budget
New York lawmakers are meeting Thursday to discuss last-minute policy and spending disagreements that have held up passage of the state budget nearly a week past an April 1 deadline, including the potential expansion of a law for people with mental illnesses.
New York lawmakers are meeting Thursday to discuss last-minute policy and spending disagreements that have held up passage of the state budget nearly a week past an April 1 deadline, including the potential expansion of a law for people with mental illnesses.
Bail reform changes expected in NY state budget
Changes to bail reform could be on the way as part of the upcoming state budget. The agreement would allow judges to set bail for more offenses and would make it easier to keep repeat offenders in custody.
Changes to bail reform could be on the way as part of the upcoming state budget. The agreement would allow judges to set bail for more offenses and would make it easier to keep repeat offenders in custody.
Cuomo 'weighing options' ahead of deadline to get on NY ballot
The deadline to get on the ballot for the Democratic primary in New York is just days away. Will ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo make a last-ditch effort to try to get his old job back?
The deadline to get on the ballot for the Democratic primary in New York is just days away. Will ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo make a last-ditch effort to try to get his old job back?
2022 Election: New York redistricting ruling temporarily on hold
A trial court ruling that declared New York's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional was temporarily stayed by a state appeals court judge Monday. The interim order from state Appellate Division Justice Stephen K. Lindley is in effect until Thursday, when oral arguments in the case are scheduled. Another decision on whether to extend the stay is expected later that day. The order comes four days after a trial court judge in Steuben County threw the state's primary season in turmoil by ruling the state's districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
A trial court ruling that declared New York's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional was temporarily stayed by a state appeals court judge Monday. The interim order from state Appellate Division Justice Stephen K. Lindley is in effect until Thursday, when oral arguments in the case are scheduled. Another decision on whether to extend the stay is expected later that day. The order comes four days after a trial court judge in Steuben County threw the state's primary season in turmoil by ruling the state's districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.