Schumer: Probe billboards using phone data to track shoppers
A U.S. senator is calling for a federal investigation into an outdoor advertising company’s latest effort to target billboard ads to specific consumers. New York…
New York
Buffalo Billion program under investigation
US Attorney Preet Bharara’s probe into Gov. Cuomo’s controversial “Buffalo Billion” revitalization plan now involves his inner circle — including one of his longtime former…
Over 1,000 voters file complaints, spark investigation into NY primary
A high voter turnout in the New York primary on Tuesday night may have highlighted issues and inconsistencies in the primary voting process. Attorney General…
Senate passes bill to ban sale of online essays
The New York State Senate has passed legislation to specifically ban the sale or purchase of online term papers, which would close a loophole in…
Women sue to block New York’s ‘Tampon Tax’
Five women have filed a lawsuit to try to block New York’ state’s so-called tampon tax. They want the state tax department to stop imposing…
Car-sicle
Don’t think this car is going any where today or any time soon! UPDATE: Crew frees “Carcicle” from parking lot, brings it to body shop…
NY state to require smoke detectors with 10-year batteries
New York state will soon mandate that new smoke detectors contain 10-year, non-removable batteries. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure into law late Monday. 00
Patients in NY can now register for medical marijuana
The state Health Department on Wednesday launched its system for patients to enroll in New York’s medical marijuana program. Patients who get certified by a…
Ex-Assembly speaker convicted at NY corruption trial
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, formerly one of New York’s most powerful politicians, was convicted Monday of charges that he traded favors to earn…
Gulen charter schools in New York
Gulen charter schools in New York STATE # ACTIVE # PENDING # INACTIVE* TOTAL ATTEMPTS NY 3 2 6 11 * Denied, withdrawn, closed, or…