New York State

The 67-year-old victim was killed by the "accidental discharge of a firearm" at a Penfield gun club's firing range.

A group of progressive New York elected officials made the appeal to the Senate minority leader after the swearing in of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

The ban on plastic bags in New York State can be enforced from today following a seven-month delay.

It's time for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation.

Tina Hoch was taken into custody after the incident at her workplace in the town of Sand Lake, New York.

Letitia James is performing an overtly political stunt.

The elderly man was reported to be in a "stable but serious condition" while the two officers involved in the incident have been suspended without pay, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown confirmed.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has disastrously mishandled nursing homes in New York state.

Andrew Cuomo needs to fall on his sword when it comes to nursing home deaths in New York state.

"Bernie is trouncing with younger voters and Mike has a commanding lead with older voters," said Siena poll spokesman Steve Greenberg.

Authorities say a Florida man was caught trying to bring a loaded gun past an airport security airport in upstate New York for the second time in three weeks.

A winter storm warning is in effect across Central and Western New York with a cold front bringing record cold temperatures and snowfall of more than 12 inches in some parts of the region.

The two quarreled over whether the NRA had a right to review documents related to the attorney general's investigation into its tax-exempt status.

In the wake of the ongoing vaping crisis, Massachusetts and New York have proposed legislation that will ban sales of menthol and mint flavored cigarettes statewide. But store owners are crying foul, saying it's wrong to ban products that aren't causing short term problems.

A suit filed under New York's Child Victims Act claims Howard Hubbard used his position as a priest "to groom and to sexually abuse" a 16-year-old in the mid-1990s.

Critics claim Jehovah's Witnesses leaders have turned a blind eye to "massive and horrendous abuse" for years.

"I hope this law improves public safety and gives victims their day in court," says New York state Senator Brad Hoylman, author of the Child Victims Act. "It's more than about money—it's about about being recognized by court of law for suffering."

The National Weather Service has urged the public to stay safe in the excessive heat.

"New York lawmakers are providing a new avenue for the House Ways and Means Committee to obtain these crucial financial documents. As soon as this bill becomes law, all Chairman Neal will have to do is ask," a progressive advocacy group stated.

"We can't make up for the loss of the parent, but we can at least make sure they get the college education they deserve," said New York state Senator John Brooks of his bill.

Dr. Albert Karam of Texas told Newsweek that banning unvaccinated patients from his office was an act of duty to the vulnerable children he treats.

The bill, if passed into law, would allow minors over 14 in New York to receive vaccinations without parental approval.

Teacher Andrea Bryan is suing the Commack School District in New York State over years of alleged racial discrimination and harassment from some of her colleagues and students.

Officials were worried the bear may have had rabies.

Authorities found Marcia Morrison in her home with multiple fatal stab wounds. She had celebrated her 101-year-old birthday last week.

Tenants' lawsuit claims Kushner Cos. renovated units "to transform and convert a Rent Stabilized residential apartment building into a luxury condominium."

Keith Raniere is alleged to have created a secret society in which he blackmailed "slaves" and branded them with his initials.

He asked lawmakers to allow Justice Department to interfere with states' medical marijuana laws.

It has a myriad of problems and may be unconstitutional.

One of five companies approved to grow and sell medical marijuana in New York got the Orthodox Union's stamp of approval.