New York AG supports legislation to protect, expand abortion access
Letitia James announced a plan to send $50 million in state funds to abortion providers across New York.
Adams not ready to reimpose mask mandates, but will "pivot and shift"
New data from the White House indicates 100 million Americans could get infected during a fall and winter COVID surge.
Citizens in Puerto Rico excluded from some federal benefits
The high court ruled it's OK to exclude U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico from the Supplemental Security Income program.
Anticipation growing for recreational marijuana sales in NJ
Many in the Garden State have been waiting a long time to legally buy weed.
Poll: 66% of Americans want recreational marijuana legalized
In almost every state, the old laws about marijuana are being rewritten.
Reaction split to end of mask mandate on planes, mass transit
The Transportation Security Administration will no longer enforce face coverings in airports and on planes.
Severe staffing issues impacting IRS' ability to send out tax refunds
Just because Monday is the deadline for filing your returns, it doesn't mean the IRS is ready to handle the workload.
N.Y., N.J. take steps toward recreational marijuana sales
New York has licensed 52 suppliers to begin growing product on farms.
Brooklyn subway shooting suspect Frank James arrested
The NYPD, the FBI and the ATF worked around the clock for 30 hours to bring the 62-year-old into custody after Tuesday's mass shooting. James will face terror-related charges.
Judge orders teen accused in fatal Mount Vernon stabbing to remain in custody
The deadly stabbing happened minutes after a celebration of Mount Vernon's state champion basketball team.
Mom of 4-year-old who fell from 6th floor window speaks out
The 29-year-old mother says the boy went out a window that had an air conditioner in it, but no window guard.
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.