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In a stunning development in the New York state gubernatorial race, Republican Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has rejected his party's own nominee to back Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
When she served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and secretary of state under President Bill Clinton, Albright faced crises in Bosnia, Somalia and Rwanda.
The survey of 1,085 likely voters, released Wednesday, indicates Republican businessman Tom Foley no longer holds a lead over Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rob Astorino called Tuesday for the U.S. to issue a travel ban from Ebola-affected countries, but Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo said the idea isn't practical.
Suffolk County legislators voted unanimously Tuesday to ban the sale of highly concentrated powdered caffeine to minors.
Get ready to slow down on city streets. For the first time in more than 50 years the City Council has voted to lower the speed limit.
President Barack Obama will be in New York City to raise money for his fellow democrats Tuesday afternoon.
Rachel Noerdlinger, the first lady's chief of staff, failed to report on a city background check that she was living with her boyfriend, who has been convicted of drug trafficking and manslaughter.
One recent victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be an IRS agent who said the man's family owed $61,000 in back taxes but that the IRS would settle for $3,200, police said.
The New York Democrat said Sunday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should train agents to conduct screenings on passengers arriving at U.S. airports from Ebola-affected countries.
Mayor Bill de Blasio stopped by the Bridge Street AME Church in Brooklyn Sunday to sing the praises of state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
The United Nations Security Council late Friday sharply condemned a new video that purports to show an Islamic State group fighter beheading British hostage Alan Henning, calling the killing a ``heinous and cowardly murder.''
A judge has sentenced a former New York state lawmaker to a year in prison for buying an $8,000 sham marriage to gain citizenship.
Citizens Union Executive Director Dick Dadey says public officials such as Rachel Noerdlinger, served at the appointment of the mayor, but also served the public and as such, are obligated to disclose their background and history under the law.
Lawmakers say New York City's police and correction departments should not honor immigration detainers unless a federal judge has issued a warrant.
