$20 minimum wage could come to New York as inflation persists
New York is among the states where legislation has been filed to boost minimum wages to $20 or more.
New York nears deal creating first ban in the country on gas stoves for new homes
Lawmakers in New York are gearing up to enact legislation that would prohibit gas stoves from being used.
Gov. Hochul unveils new crime stats, pushes for bail reform changes
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reiterating her call to amend New York's bail reform laws.
Gov. Hochul joins GDNY: Bail reform, affordable housing and more
Bail reform, affordable housing and more: Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Good Day New York to discuss a variety of topics.
George Santos cosponsors bill to make the AR-15 the National Gun of the U.S.
Republican Rep. George Santos is cosponsoring the AR-15 National Gun Act to make the weapon the "National Gun of the United States".
NY state budget leaves Adams, Hochul at odds
Mayor Eric Adams is warning of cuts to city services if some of Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposals are approved.
Gov. Hochul proposes changes to New York's concealed carry laws
More changes could be on the way for New York's concealed carry law after Governor Kathy Hochul made several new proposals in her latest budget.
NY governor proposes $227 billion budget
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $227 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year.
Fallout from NY state Senate's rejection of Hector Lasalle as chief judge continues
Governor Kathy Hochul is the first governor in New York’s history to have her pick for the state’s top judge rejected, but she is not admitting defeat just yet.
NY governor calls for changes to bail reform law
Governor Kathy Hochul is once again proposing to give judges more discretion when setting bail.
Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses public safety, mental health in State of the State Address
Hochul proposed changes to New York's bail reform laws, a $1 billion investment in mental health services and offered a housing vision that would build 800,000 new homes over the next 10 years.
'Out of control': NYC stores beg for help against serial shoplifters
Bodega and grocery store owners in New York City are demanding more help to combat brazen shoplifting that is endangering their survival.
NY road salt law raises concerns about costs, shortages
Some New York communities worry they may soon not have enough salt to spread on the roads before, during, or after winter storms.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut laws that take effect in 2023
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning in 2023.
Gov. Kathy Hochul makes history, sworn in for first full term
Hochul won a full term in office in November 2022, defeating Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin.
New York OKs human composting law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
Christmas storm, chaos in western NY leaves 34 dead
The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area has risen to 34 in western New York. The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks.
Thousands of NYC nurses begin vote to authorize strike: 'We were the heroes'
As many as 17,000 New York City nurses are threatening to go on strike over contract negotiations.
Chinatown given $20M for post-pandemic revitalization projects
New York is funding 11 new projects to revitalize Chinatown and improve the quality of life, including several renovations and upgrades and creating a cultural welcome center.