Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is showing interest in New York's gubernatorial race, potentially challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Despite trailing in GOP polls, Blakeman is confident, touring the state to gauge and build support.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is investing $2 billion in Saratoga Springs, NY, to expand, creating 1,000 jobs and strengthening the state's biotech industry.

A man sentenced for Queens deed fraud scheme after pleading guilty; the real Carl Avinger's identity had been stolen by the defendant. Co-defendants also pled guilty, receiving various sentences.

New York's all-electric building mandate has been delayed due to concerns over construction costs, housing affordability, and electric grid strain. A court decision is pending on the matter.

Yony Hung sells his popular Venezuelan Chinese fried rice from his car in NYC, attracting long lines and celebrity attention, with plans to open a restaurant in Madrid.

New York AG Letitia James leads a coalition of attorneys general in fighting to maintain TPS for Haitian and Venezuelan nationals, highlighting their significant contributions and opposing their deportation.

A former NY sleep center worker, Sanjai Syamaprasad, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful surveillance and evidence tampering for secretly recording patients and co-workers.

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, plans to run for Congress in New York's 12th district in 2026, aiming to tackle economic issues and Republican policies. He emphasizes Democratic control of the House and has a Yale and Harvard background.

Governor Hochul expresses skepticism about Mayor-elect Mamdani's free bus plan, citing the financial impact on the MTA, while highlighting a shared goal of universal childcare, despite its high cost.

NY AG Letitia James obtained a TRO to stop federal efforts to retract SNAP benefits, following a confusing USDA directive. The court supports states that had issued benefits according to earlier guidance.

Kiani Phoenix received an 18-year sentence for first-degree manslaughter after her vehicle struck and killed Milton Storch on a sidewalk during a dispute.

An 80-year-old man, Peter Morris, was killed by a stolen car driven by Randy Colon in South Farmingdale. Morris had just visited his granddaughter's school.

A Bronx auto shop fire injured four firefighters, displaced families, and resulted in heavy structural damage, including a roof collapse. The Red Cross is aiding those affected.