State & Regional News

By Hank Russell An outage of the Microsoft operating system that happened overnight has grounded transportation systems, financial institutions and other businesses to a grinding halt. State officials said they are working on it. According […]

By Hank Russell and Kayleigh Anderson The same day Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking of a new wind project on the south shore of Long Island, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit showing that […]

Baxter Beach in Port Washington was the recipient of $7.7 million from the state to repair its eroded shoreline. The erosion and loss of shoreline has led to substantial flooding, endangering communities and affecting plant […]

By Hank Russell New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Taiquell Woodson, who died following an encounter […]

Following the first shark sighting of the summer at Rockaway Beach, Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to follow safety protocols and listen to local authorities when planning a trip to the beach. The New York […]

By Hank Russell One hundred two Long Islanders who were victims of discrimination were awarded compensation totaling $882,268 from the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR). This was part of a compensation deal […]

Announcement Comes after Change Healthcare Cyberattack New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert to raise awareness about free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services available for millions of consumers impacted by […]

By Hank Russell A recent report from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that, while the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has made strides in improving its on-time performance, the agency has a ways […]

New York State police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack  down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions this 4th of July. They will  conduct sobriety checkpoints and target […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James joined other attorneys general to urge the Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates ghost guns, which are untraceable weapons that are often made at home.   The […]