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.
New law in New York aims to reduce thefts of catalytic converters
Thefts of catalytic converters in New York City have almost quadrupled in 2022 compared to 2021. Now the state has passed legislation that seeks to reduce these thefts.
Poll shows race for NY governor is tightening
It is becoming a tight race with for the 2022 election for New York governor.
Migrant families being placed in hotels, kids in schools in NYC
Dozens of migrant families are being temporarily housed in hotels in New York City and the children are being enrolled in public schools. But as the challenges continue, the governor is calling on the president to help.
Federal appeals court gives reprieve to New York's gun law
A federal appeals court in Manhattan allowed New York to continue enforcing its new gun law as it considers a lower court ruling that would block key provisions.
New York State Police superintendent resigns amid probe
New York State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen said he is resigning later this month.