New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.

Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of distraction, and isolated our children from each other,” said Raj

One hundred years ago, the New York State Conference of Mayors deemed the capital city the second-least expensive city to run in the state

As the cost of living dominates politics, dozens of residents offered plans to bring down the price of housing, child care, transportation, cultural life and more.

At police headquarters Monday, interim Chief Brendan Cox said Albany saw less crime in 2024 than in 2023. Cox says incidents of violent crime, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, fell by 2 percent. Total property crime, including burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft fell by by 15 percent.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.

New York City and the Tri-State area will be digging out Monday morning from the first significant snowstorm of the season, followed by the coldest temperatures in two years over the next few days.

In early 2022, Hochul wanted to allow basement and garden apartments in communities zoned for single-family housing and to increase residential density in parts of New York City. But she nixed the apartments idea after Long Island lawmakers opposed any move that would override local zoning laws.

New York City and five upstate New York cities have been named some of the best in the country in 2024 by real estate and tourism consulting firm Resonance Consultancy.

The governor today will unveil a $252 billion budget that includes a five-year extension of high tax rates for wealthy New Yorkers early. The move, in part, could help the unpopular Hochul avoid a politically fraught debate over an expiring tax hike when she seeks a second full term in 2026.

Americans once again stood against the might of the British military, as their forefathers had done during the Revolution. A small group of teen boys proved their valor in the face of a British attack and earned a special presentation rifle for their efforts.