After an Internet firestorm erupted over a New York puppy mill during the deep freeze, the state will allow local laws to be tougher.
The head of the MTA says Joseph Giuletti, most recently of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, takes over "at a critical moment."
The governor's tax relief plans won't be helpful if they push costs onto local governments, the Rockland County Executive said.
Governor plans to lay out tax relief, medical marijuana plans in 1:30 p.m. speech.
Clarkstown Town Supervisor Alex Gromack delivered his 2014 State of the Town address at the town's annual reorganization meeting.
The property-tax relief would be available only if local governments consolidate services.
New Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he expects get to work early Thursday morning with a focus on reviewing county contracts and personnel transfers.
He is among the longest serving county executives statewide.
Rockland County taxpayers will have to dig deeper into their pockets since property taxes will increase 10.4 percent, not 9.9 percent as expected.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo describes an "historic" $1.6 billion low interest loan toward the largest bridge and highway project on the continent.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino made his case for why state Republicans should support for a possible run him against Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a GOP function in Erie County Wednesday.
Governor shows off his sense of humor.
Governor says renters deserve a break, too.
Operation Deep Dive starts Monday.
Gas Pipeline Project Through Yorktown, Somers Sparks Area Forums The first forum on the proposed project will be held at Hendrick Hudson Library Wednesday in Montrose. The second forum will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Mahopac Library.
UPDATE: The remaining Orangetown ballots will be counted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rockland Board of Elections in New City.
Read blog posts written by your neighbors about Wednesday's library vote.
Registration for BASIC Star property tax exemption ends on December 31, 2013.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent a letter to MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas Prendergast today calling on the railroad to make a number of safety enhancements, following Sunday's deadly derailment.
County Executive Elect casts symbolic “No” vote against budget and 9.9 percent tax increase.
State approval to issue deficit reduction bonds helps to improve county's outlook.