Murphy Vows To Legalize Marijuana; Cuomo Says DOH Should Launch Study
The New York governor said Tuesday he wants the Department of Health and state police to examine the costs, benefits and legal risks of recreational marijuana.
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The New York governor said Tuesday he wants the Department of Health and state police to examine the costs, benefits and legal risks of recreational marijuana.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is vowing to fight back against Washington Republicans with a state budget proposal that lays out spending on schools and mass transit while also confronting greater uncertainty in federal funding.
The sad turmoil in one of Long Island's struggling school districts has the attention of New York State's highest leaders. First, the education commissioner, and now, the governor himself is weighing in.
The governor said the state of emergency would be in effect for Westchester County, New York City and Long Island.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his state of the state address Wednesday during the first day of the legislative session.
New York drivers were holding their breath Tuesday, wondering how much they'll be asked to cough up under a new congestion pricing plan.
In New York, the average student loan burden is more than $30,000, according to the governor's office.
Trump touted the size of the tax cut, declaring to reporters in the Oval Office before he signed it Friday that "the numbers will speak.''
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has selected 23 historic sites for inclusion on the state and national registers of historic places. Sites in New York City include Earl Hall in Morningside Heights, Greenacre Park in Manhattan, the Old Town of Flushing Burial Ground, the Ridgewood Reservoir and a John Trumpy houseboat.
On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York state will clean up decades old ground water contamination that's spreading under several Long Island communities.
The governor says it's all about options, either lawmakers will vote to fund the MTA, or hit riders with a fare hike.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials announced the deal on Wednesday, saying the Islanders won a bid to develop the land on the grounds of the Belmont Park horse track.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the deployment of additional personnel from the State Police and the National Guard at key transportation points throughout the holidays.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says $4.3 million is being spent to install "over-height vehicle detectors" at 13 locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Riders Alliance members will be distributing 'subway delay action kits' to commuters whenever trains are stuck or delayed.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office said it launched investigations after the office received allegations in October 2016.
After the House narrowly approved the Republican tax bill, Cuomo was quick to criticize the four upstate New York Republicans who voted 'yes.'
The governor said the potential beneficiaries include veterans, as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime and accidents.
Heavily armed police officers now stand at the ready near the finish line in Central Park, and reinforced security can be seen across the city.
A day after eight people were killed and nearly a dozen others injured in the deadliest terror attack in the city since 9/11, there are questions about what is being done to protect New Yorkers and stop similar attacks from happening in the future.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is headed back to Puerto Rico as the state continues to help the U.S. territory recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is stepping up efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer across the state.
Are political differences deepening the divide between city hall and Albany? The mayor doesn't think so.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD were on the defensive Monday, after being slammed by the governor and head of the MTA for not doing enough to deal with the homeless problem in the subways.
The group will recommend solutions to traffic congestion and the funding challenges facing the city's subway and bus systems.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment for this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment for this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The governor declared a state of emergency for all of New York due to the winter storm expected on Sunday.
Under the new deal with China, TikTok will form a new American version of the app.
AAA officials advise staying home, but share these tips if you have to go out during the winter weather.
This year's event kicks off Friday morning in Times Square and will feature a special panel celebrating 30 years of the musical "Rent."
The company confirmed the situation was fully resolved at around 1:30 a.m. Friday.
