A federal judge ruled Tuesday that an independent outside official will take control of Rikers Island from New York City in a sweeping ruling aimed at fixing years of violence and deteriorating ...

The 77-page order by a Manhattan federal judge effectively appoints a federal receiver to correct dangerous conditions in ...

This charming town is home to a variety of attractions, including Prospect Mountain and Lake George, a 32-mile-long, spring-fed lake in the Adirondacks. The Fort William Henry Museum is also in the ...

A recent study shows how fast cities along the East Coast are sinking, with some serious hot spots in NYC. See where, why and ...

The oldest historical record of Brood XIV cicadas is from 1634, when Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony recorded them, according to ...

Here's more about what World Atlas described as 11 serene New York towns for a weekend retreat: This village in the Adirondacks twice hosted the winter Olympics and serves as an all-around sports ...

Native American leaders from all across the state met up in Albany on Monday for an historic meeting with lawmakers. It was ...

Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, welcomed a French diplomat to mark the 80th anniversary of ...

After peaceful attempts at alliance-building stalled, the Continental Army launched an ill-fated invasion of Quebec in June ...

Achieving independence as the United States of America was a lengthy and unlikely struggle for the 13 original colonies. Over ...

U.S. News & World Report has released its “Best State Rankings” for 2025 and Connecticut is the 15th best, according to the new report. “One of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut played a prominent ...

Your eligibility for New York State tuition rates is based upon your residency in New York State, and showing that you have established a New York State domicile that is your permanent and principal ...