Victims' Families Demand Stiffer Sentences For Hit-And-Run Killers In New York

The families, accompanied by Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and state senators, demanded that the maximum sentence be increased from seven to 15 years for hit-and-run drivers.

• Jan 20, 2015

Cuomo To Push For Tax, Minimum Wage Initiatives In State Of The State Address

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will give his State of the State address Wednesday, but he has already previewed much of his 2015 agenda, including a minimum wage hike and small-business tax cut.

• Jan 20, 2015

Connecticut Senator Pushes To Repair Highway, Railroad Infrastructure

More and more Connecticut lawmakers are convinced that funds must be set aside strictly for repairing highway and railroad infrastructure.

• Jan 20, 2015

Mayor De Blasio In Paris To Honor Terror Attack Victims

Mayor Bill de Blasio is in Paris as part of a show of solidarity against terrorism and anti-Semitism.

• Jan 20, 2015

Sharpton, Adams Defend De Blasio At Separate MLK Events

At a seperate MLK Day event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Borough President Eric Adams, a former NYPD captain, also stuck up for the mayor.

• Jan 19, 2015

Mayor Bill De Blasio Going To Paris To Honor Victims Of Terror Attacks

Mayor Bill de Blasio is going to Paris to remember the victims of the recent terror attacks in France.

• Jan 19, 2015

Schumer To Introduce Bill That Would Outlaw Homemade Explosives

The New York Democrat said Sunday that current federal rules could potentially allow someone to make homemade explosives without breaking the law.

• Jan 18, 2015

Cuomo Calls For Small-Business Tax Cut, Student Loan Forgiveness

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday called for a 4 percent small-business tax cut and a student loan forgiveness program, the latest in a flurry of proposals as he unveils his 2015 agenda.

• Jan 18, 2015

Gov. Cuomo Plans Trade Mission To Cuba Following Eased Travel Restrictions

Just a month after the federal government announced that travel restrictions would be eased, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is planning a trip to Cuba.

• Jan 17, 2015

Sen. Menendez Calls For Sanctions In Iran Despite Obama's Call To 'Hold Your Fire'

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said Friday that he wants to see new sanctions Iran if no agreement is reached on nuclear negotiations, despite concerns from President Barack Obama that such sanctions could jeopardize a deal.

• Jan 16, 2015

N.J. State Sen. Weinberg: Izod Center Closing Will Benefit Christie's Friends

The Izod Center in Bergen County will be shutting down at the end of the month, and New Jersey State Sen. Loretta Weinberg said it is all political.

• Jan 16, 2015

Cuban-Americans Differ On Obama's Plan To Open Direct Travel From U.S. To Havana

President Obama wants Americans to be able to hop on a plane at Newark Airport and fly direct to Havana.

• Jan 16, 2015

Mayor's Office: City Exceeded Targets In Funding Affordable Housing In 2014

The city financed the creation of more than 17,300 affordable housing units during 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio's office announced Thursday.

• Jan 15, 2015

Poll Shows Low Approval Rating For PBA's Pat Lynch, Officers Turning Backs On De Blasio

A new poll Thursday showed a low approval rating for Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.

• Jan 15, 2015

Bill To Make Chokeholds Illegal Gains Support In City Council Despite De Blasio's Veto Threat

As Mayor Bill de Blasio tries to heal the rift with police, he may find himself up against the City Council.

• Jan 15, 2015

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