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.
New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again.
I spent $2,000 on a New York City apartment, but it's no longer worth it. It's difficult to mature in the city and the crowds are becoming unbearable.
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 City and the Tri-State area have begun digging out from the first significant snowstorm of the season; followed by the coldest temperatures in two years over the next few days.
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.
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.
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
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pitching voters on a series of populist economic policies as she lays out her agenda for the year
The Climate Change Superfund Act is further proof that New York is becoming ever more hostile toward businesses.