5 New New York State Laws Taking Effect on January 1st
NEW YORK STATE – As New York enters 2026, the state is implementing a suite of new laws…
New York State Police Enforce ‘Drive Sober’ Campaign Until January 1 | Public Safety
UTICA, N.Y. — New Yorkers are being reminded about the ongoing “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign,…
Hung jury ends trial of ex-New York governors’ aide
NEW YORK — A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the corruption case of a former aide to New York…
New York sets new age limit, labeling requirements for kratom products
Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, met with Cari Scribner, left, who lost her 24-year-old son Nick Scribner to kratom…
Hochul calls for action after ‘timeout’ boxes found at NY schools
Parents were outraged to learn this “time out” box was in a classroom at the St Regis Mohawk…
New York’s Prison Reform Bill: 10 Changes for Safer Facilities | Local
AP ALBANY, N.Y. — A new prison reform bill brings changes for New York’s correctional facilities. Gov. Kathy…
Hochul signs prison oversight bill after deaths in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul agreed to sign a bill to bolster prison oversight in New York. It was spurred…
Elise Stefanik suspends campaign for governor of New York
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik launched her campaign for governor in November after teasing a run against Gov. Kathy…
School leaders put on leave amid fury over district’s ‘timeout’ boxes
Parents were outraged to learn this “timeout” box was in a classroom at the St Regis Mohawk elementary…
NY’s Senate doesn’t publish votes on nominees. Advocates urge change
The state Senate in New York does not publish the individual votes of each member on nominees from…
Arrests, ER visits after NY relocated couple’s son who has autism
Craig Dribusch, 25, has battled severe behavioral issues since he was an infant. His parents are suing New…
How much do New Yorkers need to make to be ‘comfortable’?
A recent study found that most individuals and families across the country’s metro areas find it difficult to…