Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed off on legislation moving the primaries for state and local elections to avoid having them fall on the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
10:18 AM
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is suing the Obama administration to block its controversial policy that forces insurance plans at Catholic hospitals and universities to provide free birth control for workers. | Read New Yorkers' thoughts.
Updated 05/21/2012 11:25 PM
As the U.S. Department of Transportation's inspector general said Monday he will begin an audit of the East Side Access project later this month, the head of the MTA reassured the public that the complex, overbudget construction between Queens and Manhattan will be complete by 2019.
Updated 05/21/2012 11:23 PM
Nearly two weeks since President Barack Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, people are still talking about the implications, especially among Christian voters, a community polarized by the issue. Nearly 80 percent of Americans identify as Christians, and differences in philosophical beliefs may dictate how they vote in November.
05/21/2012 10:24 PM
Bronx Councilman Oliver Koppell joined on Monday the number of local elected officials taking sides in the hotly contested race for Congressman Charles Rangel’s seat.
05/21/2012 10:11 PM
A bill to improve oversight and prevent abuse at state facilities that care for the disabled has hit a snag in the State Assembly and advocates for the disabled say it does not establish enough independent oversight.
05/21/2012 10:05 PM