Some New York buildings and bridges are illuminated for Pride

Several New York state government sites are illuminated to honor Pride month and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the state's Marriage Equality Law.

Rower from New York excited for Tokyo Olympics

Charlotte Buck made the U.S. Olympic team as part of the women's eight rowing squad. The New York native didn't even start rowing until she went to college.

Leadership shakeup at the MTA; Feinberg to chair board

The governor has nominated Sarah Feinberg as chair of the MTA board and Janno Lieber as CEO of the MTA. They will replace Patrick Foye, who has held both titles for just over two years.

Prosecutors drop Capitol riot charges against NY man

Federal prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a Rockland County, N.Y., man who was accused of participating in the U.S. Capitol riot. This appears to be the first such move by the Justice Department in its sprawling Jan. 6 prosecution.

Funeral held for hero firefighter killed in adult care home blaze

A funeral was held Saturday for a volunteer firefighter killed last week while trying to rescue residents from a fire at an assisted living home in the New York City suburbs.

Fallen firefighter’s 6-year-old son gets fire truck parade for birthday 1 day after father’s death

When firefighter Jared Lloyd was killed in the line of duty on March 23, his comrades organized a fire truck birthday parade for his 6-year-old son, Logan, the day after his father’s tragic death.

Firefighter killed in Rockland County blaze hailed as hero

Officials in Rockland County are still investigating the devastating fire that destroyed an assisted living home and killed firefighter Jared Lloyd and another person.

Firefighter's body recovered in New York assisted living facility fire

The body of a firefighter missing in a fire at a Rockland County assisted living facility that also took the life of a resident was discovered in the debris late Tuesday night, according to local officials.

Firefighter's body recovered in New York assisted living facility blaze

The body of a firefighter missing in a Rockland County blaze at an assisted living facility that also took the life of a resident was discovered in the debris.

Suspect still unfit for trial a year after Hanukkah stabbing

A judge ordered a hearing about civil commitment for Grafton Thomas, who is charged with stabbing five people with a machete at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey in 2019. 

Hanukkah stabbing suspect still unfit to stand trial a year after NY attack

Grafton Thomas, 38, is charged in an attack at a rabbi’s home in December 2019 that left five people wounded in Monsey, an Orthodox Jewish community north of New York City.

Lawsuit claims village discriminates against Orthodox Jews

A federal lawsuit claims a village in suburban New York discriminates against Orthodox Jewish residents through land use restrictions.

New York Thruway tolls increase for drivers without E-ZPass

If you don't have an E-ZPass account, you'll pay more to drive on the New York Thruway starting on Jan. 1, 2021.

NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress

New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.

Health officials halt planned 10,000-person wedding in Brooklyn

Health officials in New York say they have stopped a planned wedding in Brooklyn which would have allegedly brought together more than 10,000 people.

Cuomo takes aim at houses of worship, mass gatherings in hot spots

Cuomo said the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to hot spots. The rules will take effect no later than Friday in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, sections of Orange and Rockland counties north of the city, and an area within Binghamton near the Pennsylvania border. 

Sewing sees renewed popularity amid coronavirus pandemic

Fabric companies are seeing a surge in sale during the coronavirus pandemic, as many people pick up sewing.

Gov. Cuomo raises alarm about new virus hot spots

Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.