Fraudsters who claim they can help veterans access their benefits now face a $10,000 fine. The GUARD Act creates a special fund for the penalties collected, then funnels that money to accredited veteran service organizations.

The New York League of Conservation Voters new interactive data map tracks the lead presence in millions of water service lines across the state. Buffalo leads in major cities outside NYC, with 45% of the city's pipes confirmed as lead.

The Nassau County executive is trying to convince Republicans to support him instead of Rep. Elise Stefanik, who recently announced a gubernatorial bid.

The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January.

Around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the main barn at Wells Farm caught fire and burned down. While the barn next to it also caught fire, the structure of it was maintained.

Nationwide, the rules on COVID shots are uneven: the supply of COVID-19 vaccines remains steady, but access is confusing. Federal guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now primarily flags vaccines for adults 65 and older or those with certain health conditions.

The governor met with at least one potential candidate over the weekend at a conference in Puerto Rico.

The bill passed by the House of Representatives and signed by President Trump ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Over the last six weeks, Connecticut and New York residents have navigated food insecurity, delays in pay, transportation delays, and more.

A Long Island-based, family-owned bowling company is in the midst of its Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) fundraiser, leveraging Veterans Day to promote it.

The Senate appears close to passing a deal to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history. But with Democrats split and the House divided, another funding fight could come as soon as January.