Governor says renters deserve a break, too.
A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
County executive announces Monday that he will seek a second term.
Fee of $250 required of property owners of abandoned homes.
EDF Renewable Development is suing the county for $12.5 million after plans for a solar carports in Ronkonkoma never came to fruition.
With special districts voting in new officials on December 10 across Long Island, new interactive site helps voters know how, when and where to vote.
Bellone says eight-year contact is fair and will make future officers more affordable.
Governor tours New York food banks and pledges more state assistance.
Donate clothes and other items you have lying around by bringing them to Legislator Sarah Anker's office in Mount Sinai before Dec. 6
Cuomo says recent presidential poll numbers are pointless because he isn't running.
A half century later, the memories remain vivid; we'd love to hear yours.
Federal agency maps areas in county where these tragedies occurred.
Bellies are only getting bigger across the state. Find out where your county ranks.
SCWA awarded $1.1 million from chemical companies that ignored their commercial clients’ habit of dumping dry cleaning products.
Lawmakers seek changes as motorists get socked with fees even when found not guilty.
A Siena survey shows that Empire State voters are not as high on their governor as they used to be.
In contrast to last year, town board unanimously approves the 2014 spending plan.
County Legislator Sara Anker thanks the community for their support in the most recent election and vows to continue to work on economic growth.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Do you dare cross these paths? Roads ranked by highest daily traffic.
Long Island voters opposed the measure by a wide margin.
Up to four casinos could be built upstate in the next seven years.
Anker holds on to her seat in the legislature.
Republicans sweep top offices.
Keep checking this post for live election results.
Miller Place-Rocky Point residents head to the polls to choose their county legislators.
What you need to know on who's up for a vote and how to find your polling place.
New Yorkers on Tuesday will decide if judges on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals will be allowed to stay on until they turn 80 years old.
Hillary Rodham Clinton hasn't declared herself a candidate yet, but Sen. Schumer has already endorsed her.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the measure, while editorial boards and elected officials from both sides of the aisle have come out against a plan to allow for more casinos in the state.
Fuel NY Initiative would allow the region to tap into more than 3 million gallons of gas held locally at Northville Industries.
Lawmakers start online petition seeking supporters.
'Come See the Comeback' highlights the progress made since Sandy slammed Long Island and other New York communities a year ago.
About 37,000 have already enrolled.
Let us know who you think will win seats in county and town elections this November.
New York officials said about 150,000 people have signed up through the state.