Governor Kathy Hochul

If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.

Activists in New York State are pushing for Governor Kathy Hochul to include funding for immigrant and low-income communities in the state's fiscal budget.

On Thursday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will spend $1 billion over multiple years to revamp the state's mental health care.

In November, Kathy Hochul became the first woman elected governor in New York State history. Hochul has weathered the storm, after taking office in the middle of Andrew Cumomo's tumultuous last term. The 57th governor of the Empire State delivered her State of the State address last week. So, what do Hochul's constituents think of the governor's job performance? A new Siena Poll has the answer.

People live their lives online more than ever before, and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and State Police are ramping up their social media surveillance.

We thought that it might be interesting to take a look back at a few of the things New York has either banned or made illegal in the state in the last five years.

The minimum wage in New York may increase every year to keep up with inflation.

Looking to buy a dog or cat to give as a gift this holiday season? Soon you won't be able to purchase one in a New York retail store.

No matter how you heat your home, more help is available for New Yorkers struggling to pay the bills this winter.

Governor Kathy Hochul is driving toward clean transportation with new incentives and new mandates in New York.

Heating costs are expected to increase up to 50% for winter 2022 and New York is offering residents savings tips and tips on applying for heating assistance.

It's Climate Week and New York State has passed a new law to help reduce the carbon footprint for NYS buildings.