Gov. Kathy Hochul makes history, sworn in for first full term
Hochul won a full term in office in November 2022, defeating Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin.
Gov. Kathy Hochul sworn in as NY's first female governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in on Sunday for her first full term in office, making her the state's first elected female governor.
New York OKs human composting law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial.
Christmas storm, chaos in western NY leaves 34 dead
The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area has risen to 34 in western New York. The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks.
Thousands of NYC nurses begin vote to authorize strike: 'We were the heroes'
As many as 17,000 New York City nurses are threatening to go on strike over contract negotiations.
Chinatown given $20M for post-pandemic revitalization projects
New York is funding 11 new projects to revitalize Chinatown and improve the quality of life, including several renovations and upgrades and creating a cultural welcome center.
New York bans retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits
Soon shoppers in New York won't be able to pick out a puppy in a pet store window for purchase.
Hochul needs to act on 100+ bills passed by state lawmakers
But with only a few weeks to go until the end of the year, Governor Kathy Hochul still has to act on more than 100 bills state lawmakers passed.
NY prepares for possible 'tripledemic'
Major increases in cases of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 have New York health officials warning the public to stay vigilant during the winter months.
Judge tosses bribery, fraud charges against ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
A judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, leaving him facing only records falsification charges.
Gov. Hochul requests federal emergency declaration after historic snowstorm
Once approved, Hochul said the Emergency Declaration would provide immediate federal funding to impacted counties to support ongoing response and rescue operations.
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.