Gov. Hochul tours tunnel for 2nd Avenue subway extension
Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway line will expand service to 125th Street. The governor and MTA are hopeful that the federal government will fund the project under President Biden's infrastructure law.
Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway line will expand service to 125th Street. The governor and MTA are hopeful that the federal government will fund the project under President Biden's infrastructure law.
Officials, NY Islanders host ribbon-cutting ceremony to open UBS Arena in Elmont
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
Gov. Hochul calls on NYC workers to return to offices
"I'm putting a stake in the ground: It's time to get back to the office," Hochul said in a tweet.
"I'm putting a stake in the ground: It's time to get back to the office," Hochul said in a tweet.
Gov. Hochul urges adults to get COVID vaccine booster
As COVID-19 infections rise in New York, the governor is advocating for vaccinated adults to get a vaccine booster.
As COVID-19 infections rise in New York, the governor is advocating for vaccinated adults to get a vaccine booster.
No subway fare hikes this year, governor says
There will be no MTA fare hikes this year, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
There will be no MTA fare hikes this year, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Mass vaccination sites open in NY for children 5-11 years old
With rising concerns over a post-holiday COVID spike, New York State has established mass vaccination sites for 5-11-year-olds.
With rising concerns over a post-holiday COVID spike, New York State has established mass vaccination sites for 5-11-year-olds.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut agree on federal transit aid sharing
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
New York enacts tougher robocall laws but effectiveness unclear
Gov. Hochul has signed two bills into law that aim to crack down on robocalls and prevent scammers from illegally spoofing phone numbers. Effective immediately, noncompliant companies can be hit with a maximum penalty of $100,000 per offense.
Gov. Hochul has signed two bills into law that aim to crack down on robocalls and prevent scammers from illegally spoofing phone numbers. Effective immediately, noncompliant companies can be hit with a maximum penalty of $100,000 per offense.
Hochul unveils scaled-down plans for renovating Penn Station
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has detailed plans to redo often-maligned Penn Station, the country's busiest rail hub.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has detailed plans to redo often-maligned Penn Station, the country's busiest rail hub.
Buffalo Bills seek new stadium funding deal by end of 2021
Though relocation remains a threat, Buffalo Bills say they are focused on reaching an agreement with state and county officials to help finance a proposed $1.4 billion stadium to be built across the street from their existing 48-year-old facility in Orchard Park.
Though relocation remains a threat, Buffalo Bills say they are focused on reaching an agreement with state and county officials to help finance a proposed $1.4 billion stadium to be built across the street from their existing 48-year-old facility in Orchard Park.
2 women running for governor, history in post-Cuomo New York
Just months after getting its first female governor, New York now has two prominent women running to lead the state long term in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation in August amid allegations he sexually harassed women.
Just months after getting its first female governor, New York now has two prominent women running to lead the state long term in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation in August amid allegations he sexually harassed women.
Sources: Letitia James will run for New York governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who were not authorized to speak publicly.
New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to run for governor, according to three people directly familiar with her plans who were not authorized to speak publicly.
Hochul and de Blasio get COVID vaccine boosters
New York's governor and New York City's mayor have each received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
New York's governor and New York City's mayor have each received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Women and trans inmates to be moved from Rikers Island to state lockups
Officials say that nearly all female and transgender inmates at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex will be temporarily transferred to state lockups to relieve strain on the city's failing jails. The city will provide bus service for visitors.
Officials say that nearly all female and transgender inmates at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex will be temporarily transferred to state lockups to relieve strain on the city's failing jails. The city will provide bus service for visitors.
Proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport put on hold after criticism
The Port Authority is putting its $2 billion project to build a rail link to LaGuardia Airport on hold in order to consider alternatives.
The Port Authority is putting its $2 billion project to build a rail link to LaGuardia Airport on hold in order to consider alternatives.
Spike in COVID cases caused by human behavior not vaccine efficacy: Study
A New York State Health Department study found that a spike in COVID cases around January to August of this year was caused by New Yorkers returning to normalcy rather than the waning effectiveness of the vaccine.
A New York State Health Department study found that a spike in COVID cases around January to August of this year was caused by New Yorkers returning to normalcy rather than the waning effectiveness of the vaccine.
Deadline for NY home healthcare workers to get COVID vaccine
Thousands of workers tasked with the complicated care of some of New York’s most vulnerable could be out of a job.
Thousands of workers tasked with the complicated care of some of New York’s most vulnerable could be out of a job.
A winter COVID surge is a real concern
As new COVID cases seem to be leveling off in the area, Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to make sure we don’t see a winter surge like we did last year.
As new COVID cases seem to be leveling off in the area, Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to make sure we don’t see a winter surge like we did last year.
Planned AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport seems doomed
The proposed LaGuardia AirTrain plan seems to be slowing down and possibly switching gears as Gov. Kathy Hochul suggests the Port Authority look at alternative transit solutions.
The proposed LaGuardia AirTrain plan seems to be slowing down and possibly switching gears as Gov. Kathy Hochul suggests the Port Authority look at alternative transit solutions.
Hochul could face rising Democrats in NY governor race
After being vaulted into the New York governor’s office two months ago, Democrat Kathy Hochul is preparing to run for the job in her own right next year.
After being vaulted into the New York governor’s office two months ago, Democrat Kathy Hochul is preparing to run for the job in her own right next year.