Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'

Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.

Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.

Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's next governor?

Kathy Hochul — a former congresswoman, county clerk, town councilmember, and Capitol Hill staffer — has been New York's lieutenant governor since 2015. She will replace Andrew Cuomo when he resigns in two weeks.

Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor

President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.

Reaction to Gov. Cuomo's resignation announcement

The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

Police ‘dog whisperers’ rescue trapped pet under New York home

Police deployed their best “dog whisperers” in upstate New York to rescue a trapped dog stuck deep underneath a home.

Nassau County lawmakers to vote on bill that would let police sue protesters

Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages.

All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October

In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.

NY man trying to kill skunk is fatally shot with arrow

A New York man was fatally shot with a crossbow arrow as he and another man were trying to kill a skunk.

NYPD seeks trio of teens in vicious assault in Queens

Police say a group of teens setting off fireworks in the street assaulted a man who asked them to keep the noise down.

Elderly man found killed with 'I touch little girls' written on his chest

Police in New York are investigating the murder of an elderly man found dead inside a Staten Island duplex with a disturbing message scrawled on his chest.

Woman faces hate crime charge for Manhattan hotel confrontation

Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.

Times Square Shooting: Marine visiting city struck in back with stray bullet

A 21-year-old Marine visiting New York City was shot near the Marriott Hotel in Times Square on Sunday afternoon, said the NYPD. The gunman remains at large.

J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis

As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.

Trump's company could face criminal charges in New York City

Manhattan prosecutors have informed Donald Trump’s company that it could soon face criminal charges stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.