New York State News
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Officials with the insurer said they would work to pursue recoveries.
Direct-to-consumer spirits, cider shipping to return in NY
A measure on shipping was signed over the weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York
Democrats are also challenging ballot places for other third-party and independent candidates.
Upstate NY woman charged with setting house on fire with her mother inside
She allegedly poured gasoline inside her residence and attempted to set it on fire.
Volunteer injured at Upstate NY demolition derby, will have leg amputated
He had to be taken for emergency surgery after a barrier fell.
Stephen Colbert makes fun of Gov. Hochul mistake during DNC speech: Watch
The New York governor gave a primetime speech during the Democratic National Convention.
Brandon Williams uses taxpayer money for TV ads boosting image and chiding ‘radical left’
Central NY congressman spends public funds to tout his work, more than at least 400 House members.
George Santos pleads guilty in NY to wire fraud, identity theft; faces 6 years in prison
Former U.S. Rep. Santos owes at least $370,000 in restitution.
Harvey Weinstein to remain in NY prison while awaiting rape retrial
After the New York case is complete, he will return to California to serve his pending 16-year sentence for a separate rape conviction there first.
KISS rocker Gene Simmons surprises fan at Tops store in Western NY
Tops sells the singer's soda line.
Cornell University workers go on strike as college students move in
More than 1,200 workers are striking over compensation disagreements.
George Santos due in NY court, expected to plead guilty in fraud case
He was expelled from Congress after an ethics investigation found “overwhelming evidence” that he had broken the law.