A New York appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling striking down a state law that prohibits local governments from setting restrictions that could suppress people's voting rights because of their race.

NY's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act upheld in court against challenges to its provisions against racially discriminatory vote dilution.

There are no better proving grounds than the streets of New York City. It’s where dreams meet steel and concrete, where visionaries make their names and leave their marks on the world. From being

A state appellate court on Thursday unanimously reinstated New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2022, a law that prohibits "vote dilution" actions by municipalities. In a ruling penned by Appellate Division,

NYC's winter weather has been slightly warmer than usual, with an average temp of 35°F recorded in Central Park on January 29.

The new all-services overlay code will cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. Officials say the demand for new phone numbers is largely driven by new technology, like cellphones and tablets, and is a sign of economic growth.

Advocates tell News 12 the rise in homelessness is due to a number of factors, including the increased cost of rent and groceries, creating more “working homeless” – people who have jobs but can’t afford the cost of living.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a significant shift after tens of thousands of asylum seekers strained the city’s budget requiring state help.

A New York appeals court on Thursday reversed a ruling from a judge that struck down a state voting rights law designed to protect the political voice of minority groups. The ruling from the Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court in New York City allows a lawsuit brought by six Black and Hispanic voters against the Town of Newburgh in the

One child’s surgically implanted hearing devices were knocked loose. By Maia Coleman The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it ...

The same police sergeant and his K-9 partner played key roles in apprehending another suspect in a separate but similar incident on the same day.

The New Windsor Recreation Department invites residents and non-residents to join in on exciting upcoming trips this spring. With limited spaces available, early registration is encouraged to secure