New York News

"Good Government Groups" have banded together to urge New York lawmakers to act to restore public confidence and their calling on reformers from across the state to rally May 5th in Albany.

Outdoor recreation area tobacco free policy approved by Plattsburgh City Council.

Higher education plans in New York Governor's proposed budget don't sit well with UUP President.

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed an independent counsel to take over two criminal investigations into the conduct of Governor David Paterson, and members of his administration.

An appeals court has upheld the jury's decision in a high-profile murder case from the Capital Region.

The State Lottery division has denied a gaming license to the AEG group to operate gambling machines at the Aqueduct racetrack.

New York Governor David Paterson has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff Monday, in honor of White Lake native and Army Private First Class Jason Kropat, who was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Paterson's Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act draws fire from UUP.

Members of a New York State Senate task force are exploring millions of dollars in what they call excessive spending in the SUNY system.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is stepping aside from the investigation involving Governor David Paterson.

An investigation is continuing to find out what killed a Hudson Valley man who was tazed by police.

Prominent business leaders from the Capital Region held a news conference with state legislators Thursday to release a new research report showing that investments in child care and pre-k provide a surprisingly big boost to local business sales - as much or more in new sales as investments in other sectors such as transportation, manufacturing or utilities.

Animal advocacy groups are lobbying to save a spay neuter program that faces NY's budget axe.

Compassion mandala of colored sand being formed by Tibetan monk.

New York Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch presented a five year bailout plan for the state Wednesday, saying it's politically impossible for the governor and legislature to come up with enough spending cuts to close the state's multi- billion dollar budget deficit by the end of March.

A published report says investigators looking into New York Governor David Paterson's involvement in a domestic violence case involving aide David Johnson haven't found much to implicate Paterson of wrongdoing.

Two third of NY resident who currently have passes to get into state parks for free are about to be cut off.

Douglas Administration criticizes EPA decision to reassess lake pollution plan.

NY's latest education figures show a growing number of students who graduate, but take longer to do it.

Nearly 60 years after women first took to the skies as part of the U.S. military, their service was recognized Wednesday morning in Washington.