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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hochul won a full term in office in November 2022, defeating Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin.
Gov. Kathy Hochul sworn in as NY's first female governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York bans retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits
Soon shoppers in New York won't be able to pick out a puppy in a pet store window for purchase.
Soon shoppers in New York won't be able to pick out a puppy in a pet store window for purchase.
Hochul needs to act on 100+ bills passed by state lawmakers
But with only a few weeks to go until the end of the year, Governor Kathy Hochul still has to act on more than 100 bills state lawmakers passed.
But with only a few weeks to go until the end of the year, Governor Kathy Hochul still has to act on more than 100 bills state lawmakers passed.
NY prepares for possible 'tripledemic'
Major increases in cases of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 have New York health officials warning the public to stay vigilant during the winter months.
Major increases in cases of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 have New York health officials warning the public to stay vigilant during the winter months.
Judge tosses bribery, fraud charges against ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
A judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, leaving him facing only records falsification charges.
A judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, leaving him facing only records falsification charges.
Gov. Hochul requests federal emergency declaration after historic snowstorm
Once approved, Hochul said the Emergency Declaration would provide immediate federal funding to impacted counties to support ongoing response and rescue operations.
Once approved, Hochul said the Emergency Declaration would provide immediate federal funding to impacted counties to support ongoing response and rescue operations.
New York State Police on alert after Colorado gay bar shooting
The state police will monitor social media for hateful threats while also conducting outreach to LGBTQ communities across New York as well as to synagogues and other Jewish community spaces in the state.
The state police will monitor social media for hateful threats while also conducting outreach to LGBTQ communities across New York as well as to synagogues and other Jewish community spaces in the state.
Is another minimum wage battle coming in New York?
It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.
It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.
With 2022 elections over, what's next for NY Democrats?
Although Democrat Kathy Hochul won election for governor, Republicans made progress in the state Legislature and in Congress, including flipping four U.S. House seats. The state Democratic Party boss said Dems faced tough odds this year.
Although Democrat Kathy Hochul won election for governor, Republicans made progress in the state Legislature and in Congress, including flipping four U.S. House seats. The state Democratic Party boss said Dems faced tough odds this year.