What are 'ghost cars,' and why is NYC cracking down on them?
"Ghost cars" are identified as vehicles that have forged or altered license plates, making certain ones untraceable for traffic or toll cameras.
National Guard in NYC subway: When, where and how it will work to deter crime
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the NYC subway system. How will this work? She spoke exclusively on Good Day New York to explain.
NY Gov. Hochul outlines $45M plan to fight retail theft
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $45M plan that would creature new measures to battle shoplifting and retail theft across the state.
Federal judge blocks attempt to halt New York marijuana licensing amidst Hochul's criticism
A federal judge on Friday blocked efforts to stall New York's marijuana licensing, as Gov. Kathy Hochul recently blasted the state's legal cannabis market roll-out as a "disaster."
NY House Republican urges state, local leaders to condemn Biden's immigration policies amidst migrant crisis
Amid the NYC migrant crisis, a NY House Republican urges state and local leaders to condemn worsening immigration policies by the Biden administration.
New York broadens legal rape definition to cover various nonconsensual acts
New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: NY Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on state budget proposal
Andrew Stewart-Cousins, the New York State Senate Majority Leader, spoke with FOX 5 NY about Governor Kathy Hochul's budget proposal and how to handle the migrant crisis.
New York governor wants to spend $2.4B on migrants in new budget proposal
The migrant spending plan, which would include shelter services, legal assistance and more, came as part of a $233 billion budget proposal announced on Tuesday.
New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs, a potential overhaul that comes as many states are revamping curriculums amid low reading scores.
NY Gov. Hochul leaves migrant crisis out of Tuesday's 'State of the State' address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to deliver her annual State of the State address.
New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says
If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.
Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs.
These New York laws take effect in 2024
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
How much New York's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2024
New York State will raise minimum wage to $16 an hour for employees in NYC, Long Island and Westchester, beginning in 2024, as well as $15 elsewhere in the state.
New York commission to consider reparations for slavery
New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
Suozzi has 'something to offer' as he kicks off congressional comeback
Over the weekend, Tom Suozzi kicked off what he hopes will be his congressional comeback.
Gov. Hochul calls on colleges to address antisemitism on campus
Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."
Man fires shotgun outside Albany Jewish temple, Hochul places officials on 'high alert'
Police say a man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in Albany and shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken into custody.
NY Special Election: Gov. Hochul stands firm, Suozzi apologizes for past remarks
It’s been over a year since Gov. Hochul beat Tom Suozzi in the gubernatorial primary, but she has not forgotten the somewhat personal attacks he made against her during the campaign.
NY gov vows to tackle online hate amid rise in antisemetism, anti-Muslim threats
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is implementing new measures to reign in potentially dangerous posts and stories as online threats continue to rise.