What happens if Gov. Hochul removes NYC Mayor Adams from office?
NY Gov. Hochul said she's weighing removing NYC Mayor Adams from office, saying the departures of First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and other top officials raise "serious questions about the long-term future" of his administration.
ConEd proposes double-digit rate hike: What this means for New Yorkers
Con Edison is proposing double-digit rate hikes that could go into effect next year, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the state to reject this proposal, citing an affordability crisis.
Trump in talks with Hochul over congestion pricing, source says
According to a source familiar with the matter, Trump and Hochul spoke twice this week, discussing a range of issues, including New York City's congestion pricing.
NYC neighborhoods losing cops to overnight subway patrol plan
In her state of the state address, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised the NYPD would patrol every single subway train overnight, but this means that hundreds of police officers have been reassigned and taken away from their local precincts.
New York State considers school cellphone ban
"As a result of these conversations, I am announcing today a proposal that will transform our classrooms," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Gov. Hochul launches overnight subway patrol initiative
Beginning Monday night, NYPD officers will patrol subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., as part of an initiative to address rising crime.
NY plan to add more cops to NYC subway has $154M price tag
The state has helped to fund the NYPD’s overtime in the past and although Hochul said this was funding that would be worked out with the legislature during budget negotiations, her staff had to later clarify that the city and state will actually be splitting the cost.
MTA installs turnstile 'spikes' at NYC subway station
The MTA is trying to crack down on fare evasion in the NYC subway system by using "spikes" on the turnstile handrails.
Every NYC subway station will have uniformed cops overnight: Hochul plan
Every subway station in New York City will have a uniformed officer onboard subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in Tuesday's State of the State.
NY Gov. Hochul delivers 2025 State of the State Address
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon.
Hochul to announce free tuition plan at city, state colleges: Details
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields. Here's what to know.
Here's how much New York's minimum wage will increase in 2025
Beginning in 2027, the minimum wage "will increase annually according to the Consumer Price Index."
NYC congestion pricing countdown: Map, toll information, discounts and more
The start of congestion pricing in NYC is just under a week away. Here's everything drivers need to know, including a map, toll prices, toll hours and exemptions.
Gov. Hochul deploys 250 more National Guard members to NYC subways for holiday security
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that she is deploying an additional 250 National Guard members to patrol the New York City subway system during the holiday season.
How much New York's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025
New York’s minimum wage is expected to increase every year until it reaches $17 in New York City and its suburbs, and $16 in the rest of the state.
NYC Congestion pricing plan gets federal approval, set to begin Janaury 5
The Federal Highway Administration has approved NYC’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin January 5. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will pay a $9 toll, increasing to $12 by 2028 and $15 by 2031.
Cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York, with the repeal of a little-known 1907 law
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse. The misdemeanor once could have landed adulterers in jail for three months.
New NYC congestion pricing plan unveiled; drivers can once again expect tax
The program, which would charge drivers a fee for entering Manhattan south of 60th St., aims to ease traffic in central Manhattan, reduce pollution and raise funds for public transit improvements.
Gov. Hochul set to relaunch NYC congestion pricing with reduced $9 toll
After initially pausing the congestion pricing plan last June, just weeks before its planned rollout, Hochul is now moving forward with renewed urgency following the election of Donald Trump.
What's the future of NYC congestion pricing after Trump's win?
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who paused the program earlier this year – citing affordability concerns – has yet to indicate when or if she will resume the initiative.