Hochul’s Christmastime boast of safer subway came amid string of alarming violent attacks
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated a statistical decrease in New York City subway crime, including minor and major offenses, just days before several fatal and near-fatal incidents.
New York Becomes First State to Offer Paid Prenatal Leave
The policy provides 20 hours of paid leave per year for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical appointments.
Timeline of New York City subway attacks that have commuters on edge
Felony assaults in the system are up 60 percent since 2019, according to reports compiled by the Times. Murders are up from ...
Local governments holding out for state aid after New York prison closures
Over the last 15 years, the state has closed more than 20 prisons. Five were in the North Country, including Mariah Shock, Camp Gabriels and the Great Meadow Facility, near Fort Ann. The closures ...