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A statewide ban on 287-g agreements went into effect. It outlaws collaboration between local police and federal ICE officials. But some law enforcement agencies are challenging the ban in court.
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This weekend is the first time kids get to experience the new park. -
The North Country project is part of an effort to bring graphite mining back to the United States. -
President Trump signs an executive order doubling down on his trade war against Canada. New York Governor Kathy Hochul calls the move, "absurd." -
At the New York State Fair, farmers say the trade fight with Canada is making it harder to sell crops, afford equipment and make long-term decisions about their farms. -
The 15 sheriffs said New York State's ban on 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is unconstitutional. -
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says Gov. Kathy Hochul will have blood on her hands.
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NASA launched a telescope named after Nancy Grace Roman, the pioneering astronomer whose work helped make Hubble and generations of space telescopes possible.
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A corn dog may look like lunch. But to an economist, the price is a bigger story about food prices and inflation.
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The U.S. has pledged 3.5 million in flood aid for Tibet and Nepal, with the first $500,000 distributed by Catholic Relief Services. An aid worker with the group explains what flood survivors need now.
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Insanity defenses are notoriously difficult to win. But Massachusetts law could give Lindsay Clancy a better chance.
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For more than 50 years, Noel Godin went after famous and powerful people with cream pies. His targets included politicians, philosophers, filmmakers and, famously, Bill Gates.