
Gov. Hochul Expected To Lay Out Plan For Term Limits In State Of The State Address
The plan would impact statewide elected officials, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.
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The plan would impact statewide elected officials, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.
New York is one of only 12 states that doesn't have a term limit for governors.
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz gave a rousing endorsement to his anticipated successor Monday, as he prepared to wrap up his own tenure in office.
President Barack Obama epitomizes the need for a one-term limit for presidents of the United States.
The Westchester County Board of Legislators has passed a bill that would limit terms for county legislators and the county executive.
The limit had long been two terms but was extended in 2008 when Mayor Michael Bloomberg decided he wanted to run again.
Two years ago, the mayor pushed the City Council to extend the limit to three terms so he could run for re-election. At the time, the mayor said the City needed him to get through the financial crisis.
According to a new poll, most New Yorkers want to restore the two-term limit for city officials.
Mayor Bloomberg declared his opposition to term limits when he had the law changed in 2008, but now he's hesitant to get back into the debate.
It's now the public's turn to decide whether elected officials should stay in office for two or three consecutive terms.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is visiting New Jersey on Saturday as work continues to repair I-80 sinkhole damage.
The New York Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
London's Heathrow Airport reopened on Saturday after a power outage prompted widespread cancellations.
A New Yorker says she lost not just her Maserati, but also her beloved pet cat when she was carjacked on the West Side Highway this week.
A New Yorker says she lost not just her Maserati, but also her beloved pet cat when she was carjacked on the West Side Highway this week.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
A rally was held Friday in support of United Senior Center of Sunset Park, which is facing what a steep rent increase and is in danger of having to relocate, or close.
Country star Orville Peck will go unmasked when he makes his Broadway debut in the revival of "Cabaret."
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is visiting New Jersey on Saturday as work continues to repair I-80 sinkhole damage.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Westbound lanes of I-80 will stay closed and detoured at Exit 34B in Wharton, New Jersey, until further notice, the state Department of Transportation says.
Ten students and a driver were taken to the hospital when a tree fell onto a school bus Friday in Tewksbury, New Jersey.
A small earthquake hit Somerset County, New Jersey Friday.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.
The deadline has passed for Columbia University to respond to demands on tightening restrictions on campus protests.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says one of the new jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams named attorney Randy Mastro his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who served in the Giuliani administration.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
Country star Orville Peck will go unmasked when he makes his Broadway debut in the revival of "Cabaret."
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
The New York Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Rick Pitino returned to Providence and picked up a March Madness victory, coaching St. John's past Omaha 83-53 on Thursday night.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 3:37 into overtime to lift the Islanders past the Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored with 3:20 left to play to lift the Flames to a come-from-behind 5-3 victory over the Devils on Thursday night.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
John Starks presented Garden of Dreams Ambassador Madison Smith, a high school senior from East Harlem, with a check for $60,000 to attend the HBCU of her choice.
Belleville High School in New Jersey hosted the 2nd annual 7-on-7 Northeast Showdown, where top football programs from the U.S. and Canada compete.
Doctors told author Jane Fischer that her daughter, Suzy, would never walk, talk or function in society because of brain defects.
Police said they're searching for the person who shot the teenager in Queens.
Duffy is expected to discuss a plan to reopen I-80 as soon as possible after sinkholes shut down the highway.