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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kathy Hochul becomes first woman elected governor of New York
Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when Andrew Cuomo resigned. She beat GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin, an ally of Donald Trump who ran a campaign focused on rising violent crime.
Kathy Hochul claims victory in NY governor race, defeats Lee Zeldin
Democrat Kathy Hochul won a full term to serve as New York's governor as she defeated her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin.
Election 2022: Hochul and Zeldin make final push in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin are both still trying to convince people to vote for them on election day. Hochul hopes Democrat turnout will secure her victory while Zeldin is counting on voters' who are concerned about crime to send him to Albany as the state's first Republican governor in nearly two decades.
Midterm Election: Important races and poll hours in New York
Voters in New York are weighing in on several important races in the 2022 midterm elections. Here is a rundown of poll hours and an overview of noteworthy races.
Candidates give final pitches ahead of Election Day
President Joe Biden campaigned with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of a tight race for New York's governor race.
Election 2022: Kathy Hochul navigates campaign homestretch
Did Gov. Kathy Hochul wait too long in her campaign to focus on crime and the economy? Although GOP challenger Lee Zeldin trails in the polls, his campaign has some momentum.
Election 2022: Hochul and Zeldin face off in debate
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, and U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, her Republican challenger, fought over crime, abortion and the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection during their only televised campaign debate. If you watched the debate, who do you think won?
Family of man pushed onto Brooklyn subway tracks slams Mayor Adams' safety plan
"We have a city that is under crisis," said Audrey Martin, the mother of shoving victim David Martin, who had his collarbone broken by the unprovoked attack in Brooklyn.
NYC subway crime: More cops and cameras planned
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams said they would send more MTA and NYPD officers on patrol in the subway, along with installing more surveillance cameras and increasing support for severely mentally ill people.
Hochul, Zeldin agree to Tuesday debate
The opponents will face off Tuesday night in their first, and likely only head-to-head debate.
Hochul lead over Zeldin only 4 points in new poll
With only three weeks before Election Day 2022, Democrat Kathy Hochul only has a slight lead over Republican challenger Lee Zeldin in the race for governor.
Zeldin makes gains against Hochul in race for NY governor, new poll shows
Zeldin has increased his lead among independents but still trails Hochul according to a new poll.