Hochul, Suozzi, Williams face off in last NY governor debate before primary
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced off Thursday in a final debate with two of her fellow Democrats, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
Election 2022: Adams endorses Hochul in NY governor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, praising her as "an amazing governor" who deserves a full term.
New York expands abortion protections
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was signing the landmark legislation to protect abportion providers and those seeking abortions because "reproductive rights are human rights."
Election 2022: Hochul defends record in debate with Suozzi, Williams
Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams — the two Democrats challenging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid to keep her job — criticized her for her past backing from the NRA and the deal she reached to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer money on a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills.
NY pet shops balk at ban on selling dogs, cats, rabbits
New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Many pet store owners say it will put them out of business.
NY has new restrictive gun laws
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills into law on Monday intended to strengthen the state's gun laws. Recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas prompted Hochul to move quickly on the bills.
Video shows daytime shootout between rival groups in Brooklyn
A wild shootout in broad daylight on Coney Island between members of two rival groups was caught on camera.
NY suspends sales tax on gas: What you need to know
With gas prices in New York averaging $4.93 a gallon, the state is giving a slight tax break to drivers.
New York set to pass new laws on gun control
One bill would require someone to be at least 21 and get a license before they can buy a semiautomatic rifle in New York. Another bill would require a firearm to micro-stamp ammunition.
New York offers driver's licenses with "X" gender marker
New York state is now offering driver’s licenses with an “X” gender identity marker.
Antonio Delgado sworn in as NY's first lieutenant governor with Latino roots
Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.
Adult Survivors Act: NY opens window for sexual assault lawsuits
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
Antonio Delgado to be sworn in as NY lieutenant governor Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in on Wednesday as New York's next lieutenant governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul will call for a special election to fill her fellow Democrat's seat in the Hudson Valley once he resigns.
In wake of Buffalo massacre, Hochul vows action on guns, extremism
Signing an executive order, Gov. Kathy Hochul will be requiring that every county and New York City develop plans to identify and confront threats of domestic terrorism, including racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists. These plans must be submitted by the end of the year.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19
Hochul said she is asymptomatic and will be working remotely for the upcoming week.
NY abortion providers, lawmakers prepare for out-of-state patients
The real possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this summer has New York state officials as well as abortion providers preparing for an influx of out-of-state patients coming to seek services.
Hochul names new lieutenant governor: Rep. Antonio Delgado
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul named U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado as New York's next lieutenant governor. Delgado, a Democrat, will take on the largely ceremonial role previously formerly held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest for federal corruption charges he denies.
Hochul set to name new running mate after controversial Albany deal
Lawmakers on Monday voted on a last-minute bill that will allow Gov. Kathy Hochul to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned last month following his arrest, on the primary ballot.
Some New York primaries delayed after court tosses maps
A New York judge has ordered the state's congressional and state Senate primaries to be delayed until Aug. 23 to provide enough time to replace maps that were ruled unconstitutional this week.
Task of drawing NY congressional maps falls to judge and scholar
The task of redrawing New York's congressional district maps has fallen to a rural judge and a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University.