Albany’s rainmakers have found a new way to shower cash into the state’s dwindling coffers. The day after Christmas, Gov. Hochul signed Bill S2129A into law, deputizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to fine fossil fuel companies billions of dollars for past greenhouse gas emissions.

An obscure zoning regulation passed in 1961 has restricted residential housing development in New York City for the last 64 years.

New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.

But opponents still worry that it could have a chilling effect on people who wear masks for health or safety reasons.

New York Republicans have rolled out a proposal to liberate the state by cutting costs, improving public safety, government accountability and protecting parental rights.

New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.

In early 2022, Hochul wanted to allow basement and garden apartments in communities zoned for single-family housing and to increase residential density in parts of New York City. But she nixed the apartments idea after Long Island lawmakers opposed any move that would override local zoning laws.

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who survived being shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an oncoming train said that in spite of the physical and psychological trauma, he eventually plans to make his way back to the train. “This city is my home,” Joseph Lynskey told The New York Times in an interview published Friday, “and I won’t be intimidated."

Seeking a second term, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg may not be facing significant challenges on the campaign trail. But he will be running for reelection in a supercharged political

In a scathing rebuke, a New York judge ruled Monday in favor of five hemp businesses that were subject to a series of military-like raids last

In New York City, prosecutors dismissed an astounding 26,000 more misdemeanors last year than in 2019, pre-discovery law. That’s domestic violence, driving drunk, shoplifting, and fare evasion offenses for which offenders faced zero consequences.

As the cost of living dominates politics, dozens of residents offered plans to bring down the price of housing, child care, transportation, cultural life and more.