OCM Tours State's Cannabis Farms

Agency says it will provide update on cannabis regulations soon.

Hochul, Gillibrand Weigh-In On First Major Federal Gun Law In 30 Years

President Biden provided his "John Hancock" on the dotted line for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act on Saturday.

Fortune Society Statement on Failure of Clean Slate Act

Clean Slate Act would have sealed criminal records three years after sentencing for misdemeanors and seven years for felonies

Justices Won't Block Vaccine Mandate For NY Health Workers

Appeal filed by doctors, nurses and other medical workers who say they are being forced to choose between their jobs and religious beliefs.

NY rep lobbies for promotion

Stefanik wants majority whip

New York scored a 73 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

New York received ‘F’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Biden Set To Tour NY Flooding Devastation On Tuesday

The president is scheduled to tour storm damage in New York and New Jersey from Tropical Storm Ida as the cleanup continues.

New York, California, and Illinois lose Boomer population

Texas gains Millennials

Council Green-Lights New Solar Farms, Opening Additional Spots

With no upfront cost or solar panel installation, demand has soared for community solar — a win for consumers and the local environment.

Birth Tourism Thrives in New York City

Meanwhile, the Big Apple Loses Legitimate Businesses

Crisis Deepens For Cuomo; AG Wants To Lead Harassment Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James rejected two proposals by the governor for an investigation of his conduct.

“Nobody” Hurt, “Just A Perp”

Officers defend incident after NYPD shot and killed man in his own home.

New Yorkers Knew President Trump First

Donald J. Trump was a president from, but not of, New York.

New York City receives 'D' grade for fiscal health

Each New York taxpayer is on the hook for $17,200

NYPD Undermining Case; Allegations Against Unit

Department continues to withhold evidence from investigations into police abuse.

The Wealthy and Retired are Flocking to these Five States

For this year's delayed Tax Day, we're taking a look at new IRS data.

Do fiscally responsible states have wealthier populations?

Is personal income related to state fiscal health?

New York Marks 'Especially Poignant' Memorial Day With Scaled-Down Parades, Gatherings

“We know something about loss, and we’re living it again,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Cuomo Sued For Lack Of ASL Interpreter At Coronavirus Briefings

Four deaf New York residents are suing Gov. Cuomo for not including an American Sign Language interpreter at his coronavirus briefings.

Cuomo Gives National Grid 2 Weeks To End Gas Moratorium

National Grid implemented a moratorium on new gas accounts after state regulators denied plans to build a new pipeline.

New York facing retiree health care crisis

New York owes $110.63 billion in unfunded retiree health care

End-Of-Life Laws Were Supposed To Help New Yorkers, But They Don't Always Work

A decade after implementation, there are many who worry that the legislation has had less of an impact than hoped.

New York Gets An "F" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that New York's state financial condition has improved slightly.

New York retiree health care severely underfunded

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Announces Presidential Campaign

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, from New York, is the latest Democrat to announce their presidential campaign.

​Campaign Cash Paid Trump Foe's Legal Bills After 'Me Too' Fall​

It isn't illegal, but former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman spent nearly $340,000 in campaign cash settling #MeToo legal bills.

Ta-Nehisi Coates Leaves Twitter After Criticism From Cornel West

West, author of "Race Matters," recently criticized Coates' views on race, calling them simplistic and defeatist.

New York Drone, Helicopter Collision: Here's What Caused It

A drone and a U.S. Army Black Hawk​ helicopter​ collided near Hoffman Island, New York. The drone was destroyed.

Double-Decker Buses: Manhattan Lawmaker Calls For Stricter Rules

Double-decker buses don't have to follow the same rules as school, charter or public transit buses.

Puerto Rico Governor Might Visit New York To See Post-Sandy Work

Cuomo returned Thursday night​ from his second visit to Puerto Rico following Maria. He said conditions remain "deplorable."

Assembly Ethics Job Was A 'Waste Of Money': Jane Feldman

The office was created after then-Speaker Sheldon Silver was indicted in February 2015 on fraud and extortion charges.

Complaints That Doctors In Secret Group Branded Women To Get Review In New York

One woman said she thought she was getting a small tattoo but was held down as a 2-inch-wide symbol was seared into her skin.

Legoland In Goshen: Village Planners Sign Off On Site Plan

Park developers have said they want to open Legoland in 2019.