Amy Schumer Joins Sen. Chuck Schumer, Her Cousin, to Fight for U.S. Gun Control

Last month, a crazed Louisiana gunman opened fire at a screening of "Trainwreck."

Andrew Cuomo Deemed 5th Most Democratic Governor

A new analysis says the New York leader is one of the more liberal governors in the nation.

Cuban Flag Now Flying Over Brooklyn Borough Hall

In preparation for Sunday's international parade down Adams Street.

Bernie Fever Sweeps Brooklyn

"Bernie is bae."

Bushwick Artist Planning Bernie Sanders Campaign Party in His Live/Work Loft

Let's see Hillary try to out-Brooklyn that.

Anthony Weiner Now Working as PR Consultant in New Jersey

"His public policy expertise will be a great asset to our firm."

How Dependent Is New York On The Federal Government?

A new study breaks it down.

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Cuomo Orders Crackdown on Abuse of Nail Salon Workers 'Robbed of Their Most Basic Rights'

Salons across New York City are mentioned in a New York Times series on the exploitation of salon.

With Chaos Reigning in Albany, Local Lawmaker Remains True to Her Principles

Jo Anne Simon, freshman Assemblymember for 52nd AD, says embattled Speaker Sheldon Silver has to go

President Obama Rejected by Westchester Golf Courses: News Report

Sources tell NBC New York that club officials weren't willing to bump their members on Labor Day weekend.

Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary, Pols Fight to Revive Zadroga Act

Lawmakers cite moral obligation to responders and survivors to protect health needs.

State Lawmaker Proposes Drug Testing During Adolescent Physical Exams

Bill would provide drug testing for no extra cost and would keep results confidential, senator says.

Thrift Stores Caught Selling Drawstring Kids Clothing Ordered to Stop

Nine nearby thrift shops sent cease and desist letters from the New York attorney general.

Park Slope Board Hosting Hearing on Fate of Central Parking Garage

Park Slope Community Board 6's landmarks and land use committee is seeking public input on the fate of Central Parking, which may be turned into a 28-unit luxury high rise.

Butts Out! NYC Announces New E-Cigarette Bans

Smokers are barred from lighting up E-Cigarettes in the same places where traditional cigarettes are banned.

Should New York Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is our state next in line?

Possession Of Marijuana In Brooklyn Decriminalized In Small Quantities

Marijuana users in Brooklyn will get slapped with a mere $100 fine for possession so long as they don't have a criminal record.

Follow Live LIRR Cancellations, Delays as Storm Hits Region

Keep this page close for up-to-the-minute info.

State Plans to Kill or Capture All Mute Swans

Plan calls for complete New York removal by 2025.

Mayor de Blasio Announces Vision Zero, Gets Serious on Traffic Safety

Vision Zero plan has goal of reducing traffic deaths to zero.

Cuomo, the Moderate, Prepares for Re-Election

The governor has pushed for property tax freezes, tax incentives for manufacturers and legalizing the medical use of marijuana.

Watch Live: Cuomo Gives State of State Address

Governor plans to lay out tax relief, medical marijuana plans in 1:30 p.m. speech.

When Can I File My 2013 Taxes?

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

Report: Cuomo to Launch Medical Marijuana Initiative in New York

Cuomo: LIE to Close at Midnight

Governor declares statewide emergency as winter storm Hercules nears.

Council Gives Foam Containers The Boot

Containers have 18 months left until they vanish.

Cuomo Pokes Fun at Himself, Press Corps in Video Montage

Governor shows off his sense of humor.

Cuomo Proposes Tax Credits for Renters

Governor says renters deserve a break, too.

Atlantic Yards Housing Petition Circulates Ahead of Sale

Group urging governor not to let sale go through without updated housing promise.

Bloomberg Signs Under-21 Cigarette Ban

Law goes into effect in spring of 2014.

See Which Downstate New York County is Fattest

Bellies are only getting bigger across the state. Find out where your county ranks.

Poll: Christie Would Beat Cuomo - in New York

A Siena survey shows that Empire State voters are not as high on their governor as they used to be.

Bloomberg Says More Than 1,000 Boro Taxis Now in Service

Mayor says 6,000 taxi licenses have already been sold and that 12,000 more will be allotted for the next two years.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

New York Voters Approve Casino Expansion

Up to four casinos could be built upstate in the next seven years.

After Win, de Blasio Outlines Progressive Vision For NYC

Mayor-elect thanks family, supporters after landslide victory.

Early Returns Have Ken Thompson Cruising to Brooklyn D.A. Win

Democrat Ken Thompson has large lead in polls.

Bill de Blasio Projected as Next NYC Mayor

Former Public Advocate is new Mayor-elect.