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A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the theater district. A state-commissioned community advisory committee...

When comparing the 50 states (and the District of Columbia) on key indicators of 'teacher-friendliness,' New York earned an excellent ranking.

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has spoken out against the proposed Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, urging the Public Service Commission to delay the vote and arguing that the pipeline is unnecessary and will damage the environment and residents' finances.

For years sailors who traveled up and down the Hudson river claimed to seeing beings, and some say they even caused a famous shipwreck.

NEW YORK—A New York state judge dismissed terrorism-related charges Tuesday against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove the killing was intended to intimidate the public or influence government policy.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents should prepare for a wet and windy Wednesday, with scattered showers and potential thunderstorms expected throughout the day. The National Weather Service also warns of a high risk for rip currents at area beaches through Wednesday evening. According to the weather...

Something strange is happening in the Hudson River. Fish are acting in ways scientists can’t explain, and the mystery has experts deeply concerned.

Multiple colleges in Upstate New York are among those with the highest median student debt in the state and the entire nation, according to federal data. The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany has the highest median student debt of any school Upstate at $25,000. That’s tied for second in New...

NEW YORK — A man who has filed several lawsuits that were deemed frivolous has been indicted on charges he threatened to kill two judges who had presided over some of his cases. A federal grand jury issued the indictment against Anthony Salvatore Perri this week in the Eastern...

One of New York's most popular BBQ restaurants has a humble origin story. Before making it big in the state, it was a roadside stand with a niche following.