Restaurants frustrated by confusing NYC outdoor dining rules

Outdoor dining structures have become a fixture on NYC's streets, but the transit workers union is taking issue with some of them, saying they're blocking bus lanes.

Cuomo impeachment probe moves ahead, for now

Although Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he intends to leave office in two weeks, members of the Assembly's Judiciary Committee are continuing to investigate whether there are grounds to impeach him. It isn't clear if that process will continue after Cuomo is gone.

Cuomo, embroiled in scandal, laments 'politics' as he resigns

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday claimed to take responsibility for his actions while simultaneously implying that his downfall was somehow unfair and due to "agendas."

Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.

Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's next governor?

Kathy Hochul — a former congresswoman, county clerk, town councilmember, and Capitol Hill staffer — has been New York's lieutenant governor since 2015. She will replace Andrew Cuomo when he resigns in two weeks.

Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor

President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.

Reaction to Gov. Cuomo's resignation announcement

The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.

Attorney for Gov. Cuomo attempts to discredit sex harassment investigation

The criminal defense attorney representing NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo following a sexual harassment probe attempted to discredit the findings of the report by the attorney general Tuesday.

FBI to review more 9/11 records for possible public release

The U.S. Justice Department said it intends to provide families of 9/11 victims with more information about the lead-up to the terrorist attacks in connection with a federal lawsuit seeking to hold the government of Saudi Arabia accountable.

Ex-aide to Cuomo details her groping allegations; 'not normal, not consensual'

An executive assistant who accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's mansion has detailed in a TV interview why she felt empowered to go public with her allegations.

Women's advocate, Time's Up chairwoman Roberta Kaplan resigns over Cuomo fallout

The attorney and women's advocate Roberta Kaplan resigned Monday as chair of the prominent #MeToo group Time's Up over the over fallout from her work advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration.

Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa resigns following sex probe findings

Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.

School mask mandates spark confusion, conflict in NY and NJ

New York state is leaving it up to individual districts to set their own rules, locally. New Jersey, on the other hand, will implement a mask mandate statewide.

NJ to require masks in all schools

Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that all students and teachers need to wear masks inside all schools in New Jersey even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19.

New Jersey governor announces mask mandate for K-12 students, school staff

Staff members and students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be required to wear masks in New Jersey schools, regadless of their vaccination status, when the new year begins in a few weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.

Aide who accused Cuomo files criminal complaint, sheriff says

A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's state residence filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff's office said Friday.