Long Island officials blasted the state’s new election law that are expected to reshape local campaigns — and benefit ...

A major shift in New York State’s election calendar may be on the horizon following an appeals court ruling that upholds a ...

Federal judge orders external manager to take control of Rikers Island jail after reports of violence and mismanagement.

A recent review by the New York State Comptroller’s Office uncovered several issues with how Yates County manages its court ...

Unlike current law, NY’s proposed involuntary commitment process would forcibly hospitalize mentally ill people unable to care for basic needs.

Below are the answers by Zellnor Myrie, a state senator who represents Brooklyn neighborhoods including Crown Heights and ...

A sponsor of the bill called the measure 'compassionate, commonsense legislation' that will reduce 'needless suffering.' ...

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were joined by officials from Long Island ...

For $750 million, Columbia University and its affiliate New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City have settled a class action lawsuit with 576 patients who reported sexual abuse or ...

Below are the answers by Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman who represents parts of Astoria and Long Island City in Queens.

What is the New York Proposed M.A.I.D law? The proposed legislation is modeled ... step in and under which circumstances, are important issues to discuss with your family and attorney when ...