New York

R. Kelly in court for federal sex trafficking sentencing

By Tom Hays, Associated Press

R. Kelly is being sentenced in a sex trafficking case that could put him behind bars for years. A judge is set to impose the sentence Wednesday in a federal court in New York City.

Kathy Hochul wins Democratic nomination for New York governor

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for New York governor, setting her on an expected path to win the governor's office in November.

2022 New York Primary Election Results

By Associated Press

Voters in New York go to the polls to vote in the 2022 primary election.

Judge says New York city can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The law's supporters said it gave an electoral voice to many people who have made a home in the city and pay taxes to it but face tough paths to citizenship.

Supreme Court strikes down New York law restricting guns outside the home, with implications for other states

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

In major ruling for gun rights, the Supreme Court has struck down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to directly impact half a dozen other populous states.

Workers protest Starbucks’ plan to close a unionizing store

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

As tensions rise between Starbucks and baristas who want to unionize, the imminent closure of a store in Ithaca, New York, is taking on outsized significance.

Landmark bill to limit energy-intensive cryptomining passes New York Legislature

By Michael Hill, Associated Press

The New York Legislature has approved a milestone environmental measure designed to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations that burn fossil fuels.

New York health officials examine possible monkeypox case

By Associated Press

The unidentified patient is isolating and treating the case as positive while awaiting confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Trump pays $110,000 fine but must submit paperwork to end contempt, NY Attorney General says

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York's attorney general.

New York agency files discrimination complaint against Amazon

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

A state agency in New York has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant discriminated against pregnant and disabled workers by denying reasonable accommodations and forcing them to take unpaid leave.