Subway accessibility: Disability advocates have praise and criticism for MTA’s recent actions on elevators

Federal and state judges recently gave final approval of a settlement to two class action lawsuits that alleged the MTA and NYCTA discriminated against people with mobility disabilities.

ASTM North America unveils plan for Penn Station renovation

On Wednesday, ASTM North America unveiled its vision to renovate Penn Station, making it open-air with a towering entrance and facade.

With feds' blessing, governor presses ahead with congestion pricing

U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

NY doctors get legal protection to prescribe abortion pills across state lines

The law bars New York officials from cooperating with certain legal actions initiated in states where abortion is banned, such as arrests or extraditions.

Cannabis crackdown: 31 NY businesses raided, 1K pounds of illegal pot seized

"Illegal cannabis was seized from 31 businesses in New York, Albany, Ithaca and Binghamton," Gov. Hochul said. "The estimated value of the seized cannabis over a two-week period is $9 to $11 million."

NY officials urge quicker process to clear asylum seekers for work

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams want the Biden administration to expedite the process for legal asylum seekers to get their working papers. 

Hochul's order mobilizes National Guard, addresses NY asylum seeker influx

Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order ahead of an expected increase in asylum seekers she said will allow the state to mobilize more National Guard members and to quickly react to food and supply needs.

Here's how the $229-billion budget will change the lives of New Yorkers by 2026

The budget includes a lot of contentious policies; some say it will help New Yorkers, while others say the deal will give them a reason to flee the Empire State

Gov. Hochul signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

Under the law that will take effect in November 2024, trained pharmacists will be able to distribute self-administered hormonal contraceptives including oral birth control pills, vaginal rings, and the patch to New Yorkers.

Gov. Hochul announces tentative deal on NY state budget

The budget, which is 29 days past due and counting, was held up in the fight over bail reform, a topic that has divided the state and fractured the Democratic Party.

Company behind NY's red light and speed cameras wins contracts despite lawsuits

There is growing controversy surrounding Verra Mobility Corporation, the company behind New York's red light and speed cameras. The company has been sued by NYC in the past for overbilling, but continues to receive contracts.

New York becomes latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

New York is joining other states in stockpiling abortion pills. It's a response to a ruling in Texas that would limit access to a commonly used abortion drug.