New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis

New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Man on parole arrested for attack on Asian woman in NYC

A convicted killer on parole was charged in the vicious attack on an Asian American woman in New York City.

Fallen firefighter’s 6-year-old son gets fire truck parade for birthday 1 day after father’s death

When firefighter Jared Lloyd was killed in the line of duty on March 23, his comrades organized a fire truck birthday parade for his 6-year-old son, Logan, the day after his father’s tragic death.

New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana

New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.

Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards

If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mother without mask who hurled racist insults at worker won't apologize

The woman captured on video not wearing a mask inside a Lower East Side bagel shop and hurling racist slurs at a worker behind the counter said she won't apologize.

Woman arrested after puppy dies from heroin overdose

A New York woman faces an animal cruelty charge after allegedly allowing her puppy to eat heroin off of a plate.

Trade bottleneck has businesses waiting for goods; container ships sit anchored in California

The seeds of the current problems were sown last March, when Americans stayed home and dramatically changed their buying habits — instead of clothes, they bought electronics, fitness equipment and home improvement products.

GOP US Rep. Tom Reed to retire after sexual misconduct accusation

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican from western New York who was accused last week of rubbing a female lobbyist’s back and unhooking her bra without her consent in 2017, apologized to the woman on Sunday and announced that he will not run for reelection next year.

Report: Current aide is latest woman to allege sexual harassment by Gov. Cuomo

Alyssa McGrath, 33, told the New York Times Times of a series of interactions with Cuomo where he would allegedly "ogle her body, remark on her looks, and make suggestive comments to her and another executive aide."

NY prosecutors interview Michael Cohen an 8th time in Trump probe

Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, was interviewed on Friday for an eighth time by New York prosecutors investigating the former president's finances.

Manhattan DA's probe heats up with Trump's taxes in hand

With former President Donald Trump's tax returns finally in hand, a team of New York prosecutors is sending out fresh subpoenas and meeting face-to-face with key witnesses, scrutinizing Trump's business practices in granular detail.

Top Dems call on Cuomo to resign amid harassment allegations

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.

Boy, 12, left paralyzed from gunshot intended for brother: Cops

A 12-year-old boy is paralyzed below the waist after he was shot through a window by a man who had a “beef” with his older brother, the boy's mother says.

Dramatic video shows moment  2 NYPD officers are shot in Brooklyn

The NYPD released dramatic videos of the moments that two police officers were shot while responding to a 911 call in Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.

Rochester police investigate pepper spraying of mother near toddler

A Rochester police officer has been placed on administrative duty after using pepper spray on a woman suspected of shoplifting who tried to escape with her 3-year-old child in her arms, authorities said Friday.