A two-story home exploded Friday in a thunderous blast that shook the neighborhood, hurled debris and flames into the air and likely killed a woman inside, police said. Complete Story...
New York City health officials say that about 75 students at a Queens high school have fallen ill with flu-like symptoms and testing is under way to rule out the strain of swine flu that has killed dozens in Mexico.
Almost a month after a special election in a heavily Republican congressional district, the Democratic candidate claimed victory Friday when his GOP opponent conceded in a race that focused attention on President Barack Obama's stimulus plan.
Bud Selig has noticed those empty seats at the new ballparks in New York, too. Should the Yankees and Mets lower their tickets prices? The commissioner said that's up to them.
Tourists in New York can expect to see some construction projects at national monuments in the coming months.
A trustee says three new bids have been made for the securities-trading operation once run by fallen financier Bernard Madoff (MAY'-dawf).
The New York lottery hopes to start selling Powerball lottery tickets to boost revenue for the cash-strapped state.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's campaign ads are already all over television and radio, and now they'll be popping up online as well.
A Georgia man accused of stalking Tyra Banks was simply responding to the model-turned-TV host's invitation for fans to reach out to her when he followed her from coast to coast, a defense lawyer said Friday.
A corruption scandal at the state's retirement fund is the latest in a long string involving politically connected intermediaries called placement agents sometimes hired by investment firms hoping to land rich investment deals with pension officials, experts said.
When Archbishop Timothy Dolan became the leader of the New York Archdiocese this week, he read a part of his first sermon in Spanish. It made demographic sense — many of the city's Roman Catholics are Latino.
A catalog of the world's largest archive of popular music — which includes gems like Keith Richards' old blues records — is going online.
A state Assembly committee investigating what it claims is massive overcharging on electricity bills is now seeking evidence of conflicts of interests and collusion among New York power producers.
A Chinese businessman accused of helping Iran's military buy materials to make nuclear weapons has been indicted on charges of illegally sending millions of dollars through New York City banks, Manhattan's chief prosecutor said Tuesday.
An already close race in New York's 20th Congressional District is now tied.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said late Saturday that New York's Legislature has agreed to a state budget that keeps school funding flat, restores aid to New York City, and increases income taxes on wealthier New Yorkers.
A Nassau County judge on Wednesday temporarily froze the assets of Bernard Madoff's brother after he was accused in a lawsuit of losing nearly a half million dollars in a trust he administered.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday publicly endorsed fellow Democrat Scott Murphy as the party works to capture a special election and solidify its hold on New York's 20th Congressional District.
Gov. David Paterson on Tuesday ordered layoffs that could total about 4 percent of state workers after unions refused concessions amid a staggering economic downturn that was projected to push the state's deficit to $16 billion in the next year.
A freshman state senator sworn in to office despite allegations he slashed his girlfriend's face with broken glass in a jealous rage has been indicted on domestic assault charges, prosecutors said Monday.
Time was, college basketball in upstate New York meant the Syracuse Orange and the Syracuse Orange. Not exactly North Carolina-type game up here.
A Lebanese man arrested three years ago on terrorism charges for allegedly plotting to blow up New York City commuter tunnels has been released on bail, Lebanese officials said Tuesday.
Monitoring for endangered right whales off New York harbor is ending because the project has lost funding in the state's current budget crunch.
A former high school teacher in New York has been rearrested a day after being sentenced for having a long-running affair with a 16-year-old student.
A New York lawyer says a magazine model has no justification for trying to unmask the anonymous blogger who called her offensive names.
It's been a long and cold offseason, but things are about to heat up as the area short-track season roars off.
HAMMONDSPORT - As the busy Finger Lakes wine season begins, one of the oldest family wineries will be short a tasting room while owners make plans to rebuild what they can after a Tuesday night fire.
The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA has created a fund in memory of the group's mascot, Phat Cat, who recently passed away.
ROME — State police say a trooper has been charged with stealing truckloads of mulch from a central New York business.
Yolanda Vega, a New York Lotto icon, will visit Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, according to Lottery officials.
For the third time in as many years, an Ithaca company has won a 12-county contest for the most promising emerging business.
NEW YORK --- Funny or foul? Gov. David Paterson is taking heat for a shocking comedy skit over the weekend, a skit captured on video, CBS station WCBS-TV reports.
A lucky parking attendant survived a harrowing three-story plunge out an East Village car garage window Monday, but his customer's new luxury ride was totaled.
Two women are suing a popular plus-size clothing store after they say a boss asked them to "flash" him and then groped one of them.
A prominent Park Avenue lawyer was arrested after getting so angry at her young daughters that she kicked them out of her car - and drove off.
On Wednesday April 15, 2009 some 2,500+ people turned out in the capital city of New York to protest what they feel is limitless government and taxation.
Layperson's guide to the science behind an international team's discovery of non-ignited nano-thermite explosive in all samples of 9-11 WTC dust - indicative of (US) explosive demolition of 3 WTC buildings on 9-11.
I learned one of my most powerful lessons when I was 14 years old in New York City. I was horrified by an infamous murder that occurred in my burough of Queens.
After the past couple of weeks, being pro-second amendment is a hard sell.
BINGHAMTON -- Police shed more light this afternoon on the 41-year-old man who opened fire on the American Civic Association Friday, killing 13 people before taking his own life.
Once again, I find my objectivity as a responsible journalist stressed to beyond the breaking point! The massacre at the Civic Association Building in Binghamton was horrible enough.
TO: Fred PAC Supporters FROM: Fred Thompson On March 31, you and I have an opportunity to advance the cause of freedom and Founding Principles. I'm writing to you to ask for your help in achieving this important victory.
The Indian response to the Mumbai terror attack was hamstrung by lack of coordination between "different levels of the government" and the local police's inadequate training and lack of "powerful" weapons.
Please tell me you aren't really surprised by the growing backlash against Caroline Kennedy's quest to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton as the junior senator from New York. More than a few prominent political folks, including Rep.
The fourteen year term of NY State Court of Appeals Chief Justice Judith Kaye has come to a close. She came into office on the heels of the scandal-plagued former Chief Justice, Sol Wachtler, who was arrested, tried and jailed for threatening his ex-paramour.
State Sen.-elect Hiram Monserrate flew into a volcanic rage and attacked his girlfriend after seeing another man's business card in her purse, sources told The Post yesterday.
"SNL," famous for mocking politicians and newsmakers, portrayed the governor ........ as confused and disoriented -- often looking in the wrong direction and mistakenly walking in front of the camera when it was not his turn to speak.