Kathy Hochul

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her latest initiative to reduce the cost of living in the state: free meals in schools for every student, regardless of income.

A new law in New York will hold corporate polluters responsible for damage to the environment. The biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions will pay about $75 billion over 25 years.

The Small Business Administration opened two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suffolk County to aid businesses and residents impacted by the August storms. The centers will provide individual assistance relating to disaster relief loan applications.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Friday legalizing adultery. The anti-cheating law had been on the books since 1907.

Twenty-seven New York workers' rights and social justice organizations wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul, asking her to implement labor and immigrant protections and strengthen social welfare.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied a request for disaster money to help the Suffolk County homeowners who survived flood damage this summer — a decision New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she'll appeal.

Enrollment at Long Island’s higher education institutions has increased, outpacing the statewide average of 2.3%. Stony Brook University and Farmingdale State College lead the pack.

Following Tuesday’s historic election, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed residents for the first time since President-elect Donald Trump won the vote.

New York state officials reassured voters on Monday that their ballots are safe, and they’re ready to tackle any instances of voter suppression or intimidation.

Suffolk County officials celebrated two milestones this week in the massive revitalization project at the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station.