Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.
Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's next governor?
Kathy Hochul — a former congresswoman, county clerk, town councilmember, and Capitol Hill staffer — has been New York's lieutenant governor since 2015. She will replace Andrew Cuomo when he resigns in two weeks.
Reaction to Gov. Cuomo's resignation announcement
The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
Times Square Shooting: Marine visiting city struck in back with stray bullet
A 21-year-old Marine visiting New York City was shot near the Marriott Hotel in Times Square on Sunday afternoon, said the NYPD. The gunman remains at large.
Yearbooks recalled over NY student citing Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
Terror on the train: Men slash, punch subway riders; suspects busted
The NYPD has arrested several suspects in connection with a series of slashings, beatings, and robberies that unfolded early Friday morning on the 4, 5, 6 subway line.
The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked announce reopening dates
Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.
Man with rifle and ammo arrested in Times Square subway station
Police say 18-year-old Saddiq Teague was sitting on a subway platform with an unloaded AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
Mother without mask who hurled racist insults at worker won't apologize
The woman captured on video not wearing a mask inside a Lower East Side bagel shop and hurling racist slurs at a worker behind the counter said she won't apologize.
Woman arrested after puppy dies from heroin overdose
A New York woman faces an animal cruelty charge after allegedly allowing her puppy to eat heroin off of a plate.
Report: Current aide is latest woman to allege sexual harassment by Gov. Cuomo
Alyssa McGrath, 33, told the New York Times Times of a series of interactions with Cuomo where he would allegedly "ogle her body, remark on her looks, and make suggestive comments to her and another executive aide."
Woman charged $5,705.70 for cup of coffee
A woman says she was left penniless in her bank account after a coffee run and months later she's still fighting to get her money back.
Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation proves allegations against him
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
Columbia University hosting 6 separate graduation ceremonies based on income level, race, ethnicities
Columbia University is planning to hold six additional graduation ceremonies for students according to their race and other aspects of how they identify.
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
Top Dems call on Cuomo to resign amid harassment allegations
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Gov. Cuomo's groping allegation reported to police
A lawyer for Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that she reported a groping allegation made against him to police after the woman involved declined to press charges herself.
California bagels better than New York's, food critic declares
For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.