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Traffic Alert: SB lane of I-95 near CR-214 in St. Johns County are blocked due to police activity

A coastal flood advisory and a rip current statement in effect for 9 regions in the area

KATHY HOCHUL


20 hours ago

9-year-old who vanished from New York state park found safe and man linked to ransom note arrested

A 9-year-old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in upstate New York has been found safe following a two day search.

3 days ago

New York begins drying out after being stunned and soaked by record-breaking rainfall

New York City is drying out after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades.

3 days ago

New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets

A storm has delivered one of the wettest days in decades to the New York metropolitan area.

Bus carrying high school students to band camp crashes, killing 2 and seriously injuring others

A charter bus carrying high school students to a band camp careened off a New York highway and tumbled down an embankment, killing two adults and seriously injuring several others.

Trump's New York hush-money criminal trial could overlap with state's presidential primary

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill setting the stateโ€™s presidential primary for April 2, potentially putting former President Donald Trump on the ballot as he stands trial in Manhattan for a hush-money criminal case.

Biden's Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permits

As migration to the United States from Venezuela and other countries soars, Democratic elected officials are pressing the Biden administration to quickly grant work permits for asylum-seekers while their cases wind through immigration courts.

As climate risks increase, New York could require flood disclosures in home sales

New York could soon require people selling their homes to disclose whether their properties have been flooded or are at risk for future flooding.

There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway

Republicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.

Harris, DeSantis and Giuliani are among politicians marking Sept. 11 terror attacks at ground zero

Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani joined New York politicians and mourners at a 9/11 memorial ceremony at ground zero Monday.

New York governor urges Biden to help state with migrant surge

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is asking President Joe Biden to help the state handle a surge of migrants arriving to the city.

New York City suggests housing migrants in jail shuttered after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide

New York City Mayor Eric Adamsโ€™ administration wants to house migrants in a notorious federal jail that was closed after disgraced financier Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s suicide there led to its squalid conditions being deemed unsafe for humans.

Heavy rains swamp Northeast again as flash flooding claims at least 5 lives in Pennsylvania

Heavy rains are pounding an already saturated Northeast for the second time in a week, spurring another round of flash flooding, canceled airline flights and power outages.

Richard Ravitch, public servant who shepherded New York through fiscal crisis, dies at 89

New York's former lieutenant governor and longtime civic leader Richard Ravitch has died at the age of 89.

New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery

New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature.

Smoky haze blanketing US, Canada could last for days as wildfires rage, winds won't budge

With weather systems expected to hardly budge, the smoky blanket billowing across the U.S. and Canada from wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia should persist into Thursday and possibly the weekend.

New York attorney general sues manufacturer over magazine lock used in Buffalo store massacre

New York's attorney general is suing a gun accessory manufacturer for selling a magazine lock that can be easily removed to attach high-capacity magazines.

NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

New Yorkers next year wonโ€™t have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law.

Latest abortion pill ruling could hit some safe havens hard

States that are trying to position themselves as safe havens for women seeking abortions could be most affected by the latest court ruling restricting access to an abortion pill.

DOJ to ask Supreme Court to put abortion pill limits on hold

A federal appeals court has ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken and said it could not be dispensed by mail.

New York latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

New York is joining other states in stockpiling abortion pills.

Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development

A proposal to create more affordable housing statewide has run into howls of opposition in one of the birthplaces of the American suburb.

Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow

A winter storm is dumping heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast, causing power outages to tens of thousands, widespread closures of schools and government offices, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway.

Signature Bank seized to send banks a message, director says

A regulatory takeover of a New York-based bank was intended to send a message to banks to stay away from the cryptocurrency business.

Hochul's $227B budget helps NYC transit, migrant response

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed dramatic spending to help New York City handle a wave of international migrants and to stabilize its reeling public transit system with her $227 billion state budget Wednesday, even as she warned of tougher economic times ahead.

Light at the end of the tunnel: Grand Central annex opens

A huge new commuter rail terminal built in caverns beneath New York Cityโ€™s landmark Grand Central Terminal received its first regular passenger trains Wednesday.

War on drugs locked him up; now he's a cannabis entrepreneur

When the war on marijuana came sweeping through his New York City housing project decades ago, Roland Conner found himself going in and out of jail.

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand launches reelection bid

New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has kicked off her reelection campaign.

Supreme Court lets New York enforce gun law during lawsuit

The Supreme Court is allowing New York to continue to enforce for now a sweeping new law banning guns from โ€œsensitive placesโ€ such as schools, playgrounds and Times Square and increasing training requirements.

NY lawmakers get pay raise making them nation's best-paid

Just in time for the New Year, New York lawmakers will be the highest paid state legislators in the nation under a bill signed Saturday.

Democrat Kathy Hochul sworn in as elected New York governor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state.

EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo

The death toll from the blizzard that hit the Buffalo area over the weekend has grown to nearly 40.

Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo

Officials in New York say state and military police were sent to keep people from driving in snow-choked Buffalo.

Western NY death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos

The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area and much of the country has risen to 28 in western New York, authorities said Monday as the region dug out from one of the worst weather-related disasters in its history.

Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States.

Winter weather live updates | Travel chaos, bitter cold

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as wintry weather moves through the state.

NY legislators pass bill making them nation's best-paid

Just in time for Christmas, New York legislators passed a bill in both houses on Thursday that will make them the best-paid state lawmakers in the nation.

New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits

New York has become the latest state to ban the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet stores in an attempt to target commercial breeding operations decried by critics as โ€œpuppy mills.โ€.

NY state health commissioner resigning to return to Harvard

New Yorkโ€™s state health commissioner will resign Jan. 1 after 13 months in the job to return to Harvard Universityโ€™s T.

Wave of sex abuse lawsuits seen as NY opens door for victims

Sexual assault victims in New York are getting a one-time opportunity to sue their abusers under a new law expected to bring a wave of litigation against prison guards, middle managers, doctors and prominent figures including former President Donald Trump.

Parts of NY dig out after potentially 'historic' snowfall

Parts of New York are finally catching a break after a storm dumped snow for days on cities and towns east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY

Piles of snow taller than most people have buried parts of western and northern New York.

Dangerous lake-effect snow paralyzes parts of New York state

A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm has paralyzed parts of western and northern New York.

Buffalo mass shooter to plead guilty, victims' lawyers say

The man who killed 10 Black people in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket plans to plead guilty to the massacre.

Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts

A record 12 women will take their seats as their states' highest-ranking elected officials when the nation's governors are sworn in this winter.

New York emerges as exception to strong election for Dems

While Democrats were celebrating a stronger-than-expected midterm performance across much of the U.S. this week, New York was emerging as a notable exception where losses and lackluster results prompted a round of soul-searching and finger-pointing inside the party.

Democrats carry close governor races on abortion, democracy

Democrats held onto a string of competitive governorsโ€™ seats in the midterm elections after making the case to voters that Republican challengers posed a threat to abortion rights and democracy in their states.

GOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff

Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority while control of the Senate hinges on tight Arizona, Nevada and Georgia races.

Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOP

It is still up in the air which political party will control the U.S. Congress, but on Wednesday a media narrative of Election Day appeared to solidify: Good night for Democrats.

Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governor

Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.

Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps

Coast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress.

Biden slams GOP while Trump urges voters to reject Democrats

President Joe Biden has slammed Republicans up and down ballots across the nation as election deniers who reveled in political violence.

Biden slams GOP while Trump urges voters to reject Democrats

President Joe Biden has slammed Republicans up and down ballots across the nation as election deniers who reveled in political violence.

Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's race

Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hitting the campaign trail in New York City for Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat facing an unexpectedly competitive election.

Democrats to boost Hochul in tight New York governor's race

Democrats have created a super PAC in New York to boost incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, a sign of the partyโ€™s growing fears that a late-stage surge by her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin could result in an upset in the blue state.

Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds down

President Joe Biden is focusing on economic issues as he fine-tunes his closing argument in upstate New York for voters trying to cope with raging inflation and fears of a recession heading into the Nov. 8 election.

Once key, US newspaper editorial endorsements fade away

Once a key part of the political season and an important role for newspapers, editorial endorsements of candidates are fading away.

Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debate

Fights over crime, abortion and the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection took center stage as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced her Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, in their only televised campaign debate.

Zeldin's crime message resonates in New York governor's race

Republican congressman Lee Zeldin has focused his campaign for New York governor on hammering Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul over rising violent crime.

Cuomoโ€™s return: Ex-gov launches podcast, laments downfall

Fourteen months after resigning in a sexual harassment scandal, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is looking to elbow his way back into the public eye.

Shooting brings violent crime to Rep. Zeldin's doorstep

A shooting outside New York U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldinโ€™s Long Island home is giving the Republican a fresh and personal perspective on a rash of violent crime thatโ€™s been a focus of his campaign for governor.

NY Rep. Lee Zeldin says 2 people shot in front of his home

New York congressman and Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin says his family is safe after two strangers were shot outside his Long Island home.

GOP steps up crime message in midterm's final stretch

In cities and suburbs across the U.S., Republicans up and down the ballot have overwhelmingly focused on sending a message that violent crime is out of control.

Federal judge halts key parts of New York's new gun law

New York's attorney general has appealed a federal judge's ruling that halted key provisions of the state's new rules on guns.

Biden: IBM investment to help in tech competition with China

President Joe Biden says a $20 billion investment by IBM in New Yorkโ€™s Hudson River Valley will help give the United States a technological edge against China.

Hold fire: Re-enactors fear being targeted by NY gun law

Some historical battle re-enactors in New York are holding their musket fire because of worries over the stateโ€™s new gun rules.

Progressive Democrats frustrated with 2022 primary losses

Progressive Democrats are facing a test of their power in November's midterm elections.

NYC ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1

New York City will lift its private-sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate Nov. 1 but will continue to require city employees to be vaccinated against the virus.

Bill Clinton: 'The world's on fire,' but teamwork can help

President Bill Clinton says he is amazed by the massive response to the return of the Clinton Global Initiative.

New York museums to disclose artwork looted by Nazis

Museums in New York that exhibit artworks looted by Nazis during the Holocaust are now required to let the public know about that dark history through signs or placards put on display with the stolen objects.

Virus forces Lea Michele off Broadway stage in 'Funny Girl'

Fans of Lea Michele will have to wait a little more to see her singing in โ€œFunny Girlโ€ on Broadway.

New York to restrict gun carrying after Supreme Court ruling

New York City will begin posting signs proclaiming the iconic tourist destination Times Square as a โ€œGun Free Zone.โ€.

Russia divestment promises by US states largely unfulfilled

U.S. governors and other state officials responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year with public calls to divest state pension, university and other funds from Russian assets.

States boost child care money as congressional effort stalls

Some states have moved ahead with plans of their own to boost child care subsidies after a national effort by Democrats in Washington stalled.

New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Officials in New York City have declared a public health emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak.

Shark sightings get more common at New York beaches

Shark sightings have become more common along Long Islandโ€™s shores this summer.

New California gun control law mimics Texas abortion measure

California is punching back against two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.

Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, assaulted at rally

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, was assaulted by a man who apparently tried to stab him at an upstate event.

Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked at rally

A man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York.

Outside review planned for New York's COVID-19 response

An outside auditor will review the New York state governmentโ€™s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts

New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits by requiring people seeking to carry concealed handguns to hand over lists of their social media accounts for a review of their โ€œcharacter and conduct.โ€.

Governors offer Democrats aggressive reply on guns, abortion

As President Joe Biden runs up against the limits of what he can do on abortion, gun control and other issues, some in his party want more fire and boldness than his acknowledgement of their frustration and calls imploring people to vote in November.

Experts question effectiveness, legality of new social media gun law in New York

Legislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul requires applicants to provide a list of social media accounts that theyโ€™ve maintained over the last three years, so officials can verify their โ€œcharacter and conduct.โ€

NY overhauls handgun rules in effort to preserve some limits

New Yorkโ€™s legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the stateโ€™s handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.

NY legislators rewriting gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

New York lawmakers began a special legislative session seeking to limit the proliferation of firearms in public after the Supreme Court gutted the stateโ€™s century-old handgun licensing law.

New York governor: State to limit where guns can be carried

New York leaders plan to ban people from carrying firearms into many places of business unless the owners put up a sign saying guns are welcome.

Takeaways from first primaries since Roe v. Wade overturned

A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

NY Democrats choose Hochul for governor; GOP picks Zeldin

Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for New York governor, setting her on an expected path to win the governorโ€™s office in November.

Colorado GOP rejects candidates who back Trump election lie

Colorado Republicans have rejected two prominent election deniers in primaries Tuesday night.

What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhere

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last weekโ€™s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

Andrew Giuliani invokes famous dad in bid for NY governor

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is not the guy most politicians would summon to hold a news conference for them, not after his false assertions of election fraud.

To some defenders, gun ruling could right a racial wrong

When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New Yorkโ€™s tight restrictions on who can carry a handgun, condemnation erupted from liberal leaders and activists.

NY leaders vow new gun limits after Supreme Court ruling

New Yorkโ€™s Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the stateโ€™s gun-licensing law.

States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York state law that had restricted who could obtain a permit to carry a gun in public.

New York passes landmark voting rights legislation

New Yorkโ€™s governor has signed a law intended to prevent local officials from enacting rules that might suppress peopleโ€™s voting rights because of their race.

New body armor rules in NY miss vest worn by Buffalo killer

A new law barring sales of bullet-resistant vests to most civilians in New York doesn't cover the type of armor worn by the gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket.

Buffalo supermarket gunman charged with federal hate crimes

The gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket has been charged with federal hate crimes that could potentially carry a death penalty.

New York's lawsuit against NRA can move forward, judge rules

A New York judge says the state attorney generalโ€™s lawsuit against the National Rifle Association is no mere โ€œwitch hunt.โ€.

NY governor signs law raising age to own semiautomatic rifle

New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Landmark bill to limit cryptomining passes NY Legislature

The New York Legislature has approved a milestone environmental measure designed to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations that burn fossil fuels.

NY passes bill raising age to buy, own semi-automatic rifles

New Yorkโ€™s legislature has voted to ban banning anyone under age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle.

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