A proposal introduced in the New York Legislature could make it a crime for people to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone.

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The plan, which would require legislators' approval,

A new analysis has revealed that more than 250,000 noncitizens residing in New York received removal orders, as Trump ramps up his mass deportation threats.

Governor Hochul announced a legislative proposal to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools across NY, aiming to create a distraction-free learning environment.

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.

Governor Kathy Hochul is set to present New York’s fiscal year 2026 Executive Budget on Tuesday at 1 p.m. You can watch the presentation in the player above once it starts.

Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for free breakfast and lunch for all students in New York as part of her 2025 budget proposal. The init

Public school students in New York State will have a new day off to celebrate the Lunar New Year. For the first time, students will not have classes on the holiday.This year, the Lunar New Year will be observed on Wednesday,

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.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York’s homeless population has more than doubled between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released by the State Comptroller’s office. Data revealed that homelessness grew in the state by 53.1% between 2023 and 2024 alone.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields.

The region’s new legislators include Sen. April Baskin, D-Buffalo; Assembly Member Patrick Chludzinski, R-Cheektowaga; Assembly Member Andrea Bailey, R-Geneseo; Assembly Member Paul Bologna, R-Clarence Center; Assembly Member Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield; and Assembly Member Joseph Sempolinski, R-Canisteo.