New York plans to restrict the use of firefighting foam that contains certain chemicals that have the potential to contaminate groundwater. Firefighting foam can contain polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are man-made chemicals that research suggests can decrease female fertility, increase the risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women and lower birth weights. PFAS have been used for decades…

Anchor Stefan Holt reports on the day’s top headlines.

Five people were stabbed at the home of a rabbi in Monsey, New York in an attack Gov. Andrew Cuomo called an “act of domestic terrorism.”

New York’s governor wants to eliminate the so-called “pink tax.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday he’ll push legislation banning gender-based price disparities for similar goods and services. Cuomo, a Democrat, cited research that indicated women often end up with a bigger bill for items like toys, clothing and personal care products. The proposal, rolled out as part of Cuomo’s...

New York’s governor says convicted sex offenders should be required to disclose their social media screen names to prevent them from using apps to exploit children. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that existing laws targeting online predation don’t account for new technology. His proposal, unveiled as part of his State of the State agenda, would require sex offenders to...

New York’s governor is putting his signature on dozens of bills that the newly Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed ahead of the new year. So far this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed over 400 of the 900 bills passed by lawmakers, while he’s vetoed several dozen bills that he has largely said lack funding. That’s a lot more bills...

The governor’s office acknowledged that reporting by the I-Team’s Chris Glorioso spurred the initiative to change the state’s rape law, which would make it illegal to have sex with someone too drunk to give consent. Cuomo will also make the legislation a centerpiece of his 2020 state of the state address.

After an I-Team investigation revealed a loophole in New York’s rape statute, an outraged lawmaker says she wants to amend the state’s Penal Code

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to tighten gun restrictions by preventing people from getting a New York gun license if they have committed a serious crime in another state, the Democratic governor announced Sunday. “This new law will keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and save lives,” Cuomo said in a statement announcing the proposal, the…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo responded to acts of vandalism apparently created by the Proud Boys group.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that starting from November 13, 2019, the minimum sale for tobacco and electronic cigarette products will raise from 18 to 21 to combat health threats from these products.

A credit ratings agency says the lack of a plan for toll increases on the New York State Thruway and on the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in the Hudson Valley could endanger the road’s bond rating and borrowing costs.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t mince words when he learned Thursday that President Donald Trump had filed paperwork to change his permanent residence from New York City to Palm Beach, Florida. “Good riddance. It’s not like Mr. Trump paid taxes here anyway,” Cuomo said in a statement, NBC News reported. “He’s all yours, Florida.” Read More

A new law in New York allows breastfeeding mothers to delay jury duty for up to two years

A city commission voted Monday to erect a monument depicting three pioneers in the fight for women’s rights: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth

An Amish father who says childhood vaccines run counter to his family’s religious beliefs is suing to overturn New York’s ban on religious exemptions that let unvaccinated children attend school

The governors from several Northeastern states said Thursday they want to work together to regulate marijuana and vaping, including possible regional restrictions on flavored vaping products.

As the company announces they will only sell menthol, mint and tobacco flavors, governors from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania gathered to address how they can help prevent minors from getting their hands on e-cigarettes. NBC New York’s Ken Buffa reports.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo left radio listeners stunned after he dropped the n-word during an on-air conversation that started with Medicaid and shifted to discrimination against Italian-Americans.

New York will become the first state to require the disclosure of ingredients in tampons and other menstrual products