What are 'ghost cars,' and why is NYC cracking down on them?

"Ghost cars" are identified as vehicles that have forged or altered license plates, making certain ones untraceable for traffic or toll cameras.

National Guard in NYC subway: When, where and how it will work to deter crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the NYC subway system. How will this work? She spoke exclusively on Good Day New York to explain.

NY Gov. Hochul outlines $45M plan to fight retail theft

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $45M plan that would creature new measures to battle shoplifting and retail theft across the state.

Federal judge blocks attempt to halt New York marijuana licensing amidst Hochul's criticism

A federal judge on Friday blocked efforts to stall New York's marijuana licensing, as Gov. Kathy Hochul recently blasted the state's legal cannabis market roll-out as a "disaster."

New York broadens legal rape definition to cover various nonconsensual acts

New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: NY Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on state budget proposal

Andrew Stewart-Cousins, the New York State Senate Majority Leader, spoke with FOX 5 NY about Governor Kathy Hochul's budget proposal and how to handle the migrant crisis.

New York governor wants to spend $2.4B on migrants in new budget proposal

The migrant spending plan, which would include shelter services, legal assistance and more, came as part of a $233 billion budget proposal announced on Tuesday.

New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs, a potential overhaul that comes as many states are revamping curriculums amid low reading scores.

New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says

If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.

These New York laws take effect in 2024

Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.

How much New York's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2024

New York State will raise minimum wage to $16 an hour for employees in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, beginning in 2024, as well as $15 elsewhere in the state.

New York commission to consider reparations for slavery

New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.

Gov. Hochul calls on colleges to address antisemitism on campus

Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."

NY Special Election: Gov. Hochul stands firm, Suozzi apologizes for past remarks

It’s been over a year since Gov. Hochul beat Tom Suozzi in the gubernatorial primary, but she has not forgotten the somewhat personal attacks he made against her during the campaign.