Governor Hochul

New York State will be sending checks to certain residents this month. Are you one of them?

Do you have kids under the age of 17? On public assistance? How much additional monies are you eligible for and when will you start to see it?

Lido beach and others across the southern shores of Long Island continued to be shut-down this past weekend, as a result of shark sightings and the recent string of predatory attacks on humans by the beasts of the sea. Most recently, local governments and municipalities have begged the State of New York to step-up their response. On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Empire State is ready to take on the increased shark population.

New York legislature just signed a new restrictive concealed carry bill into law. What are the 15 "sensitive areas" you can't carry a firearm in?

A bill on the Governor's desk could make that happen.

Now that the state mask mandate for businesses has been lifted, the big question for parents is when will the school mandate get lifted?

There's a group called the Albany Riverfront Collective that is leading the charge to reimagine the Albany riverfront area.

The COVID-19 vaccine became available for kids 5-11 years old this week. Many parents across the Capital Region and New York state are scheduling appointments for their children. Now Governor Hochul has announced an incentive program for kids to win a full ride.

New legislation just signed by the Governor will try to eliminate the most maddening thing that you absolutely hate about your phone.

Will New Yorkers be able to use their SNAP card in restaurants? Some may be able to dine out in the near future.