Lauren Canavan

The $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act received majority support across the state of New York on Tuesday's midterm election.

Voting concludes Tuesday in the New York midterm elections for governor, U.S. Senate and Congress. Local races could also determine control over the state Legislature. Voters have a statewide ballot question to invest over $4 billion in the environment, as well as several local ballot referendums on Long Island. Because of an influx of absentee ballots, results are expected in hours or days after Election Day.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signs a new law that requires tow truck drivers to clean up debris left behind at crash sites.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the minds of people over the past few years, resulting in reduced attention toward climate change, according to a study conducted by Stony Brook University political scientists.

The Stony Brook World Trade Health Program received $147 million in federal funding to continue serving survivors of the 9/11 terror attacks.

Struggles to find child care shouldn’t serve as a roadblock for students looking to pursue a higher education, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

After three years without funding, ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection program used by police, has been revived in Suffolk County.

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced this week the “I’m Home” affordable housing initiative, designed to help renters and first-time homebuyers pay for some of the initial costs that can be a barrier to housing security.

As footage of a flooded Florida continues to grab attention, New Yorkers are left wondering if they are prepared for extreme weather.

New York’s economy has been ranked the top priority to determine their pick of candidates in November’s general election, according to a poll released Wednesday by the Siena Research Institute.