Lawrence Ray found guilty of exploiting college students
Prosecutors say he preyed on his young victims' insecurities, threatening and extorting them out of thousands of dollars.
New Yorkers urged to get 2nd COVID booster amid latest surge, mask mandate for kids extended
Some officials are urging New Yorkers to get another booster, and the city's controversial mask mandate for kids under five years old, which was set to be lifted Monday, is staying in place.
Judge rejects New York's redistricting plans
New York's Democrat-controlled legislature has been ordered to redraw them.
Protesters in Midtown demand rent relief from Gov. Hochul as many face eviction
The state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or ERAP, ran out of money and left many applicants frustrated.