NY state news

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's forming a political action committee and a gun safety organization, and also plans to host a weekly podcast.

The latest Siena College poll finds Gov. Kathy Hochul comfortably ahead of her opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin.

The Upstate New York Poison Center warns against leaving over-the-counter medications in reach of young children as they see increasing calls.

Advocates for nursing home workers say the state health department is trying to undermine a law meant to establish minimum staffing requirements by getting rid of a $300 a day penalty for nursing home operators who violate the rules.

Money from the Federal American Rescue Plan will be used to fund mental health and wellness services and employees, SUNY officials decided Wednesday.

The Republican candidate for New York governor, Lee Zeldin, is against abortion. He's asking voters to leave that aside and choose between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul on taxes, crime and the economy, saying he has no plans to change New York's current laws on reproductive choices.

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she'll participate in one debate, but challenger Lee Zeldin says he won't agree unless there are other debates as well.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reaffirming the state’s commitment to tackling climate change as well as making another plea to voters to back an environmental bond act on the fall ballot.

AG Letitia James is seeking $250 million in damages and to bar Trump and his children from conducting business in New York state, where they built their fortune.

As the Northeast braces for an expensive winter heating season, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for an additional $1 billion for the Home Energy Assistance Program in upcoming temporary budget talks.