Andrew Cuomo

The state's rent regulation laws, which cover 1 million apartments citywide expired at midnight Thursday.

The state assembly passed a provision to legalize gay marriage Wednesday night. It heads to the senate next.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Lenny's will pay $5 million in back wages as part of the labor settlement.

The legislation would save the city $30 billion over the next 30 years, according to the mayor.

A group of Latino elected officials called upon Albany to immediately pass marriage equality legislation.

Embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner was a no-show at the annual Celebrate Israel Parade Sunday.

Upper Manhattan politicians said the suspension of Secure Communities was positive, but more needs to be done.

The group is trying to draw attention to the expiration of rent regulation rules June 15.

Without strong laws, New York could see shanty towns similar to the Great Depression's Hooverville, protesters say.

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's new Human Rights Campaign video supports the push for legalizing gay marriage.

The state also voted in its new Education Commissioner, Dr. John King Jr., in addition to the new standards.

Gov. Cuomo wants schools to begin evaluating teachers and principals by the 2011-2012 school year.

Part of the cash will be used to relieve congestion in and out of Manhattan.

Julie Menin, Community Board 1 chairwoman, will no longer serve on the panel distributing $17 million in grants.

Former State Comptroller Alan Hevesi has been sentenced to one to four years in prison for a pay-to-play scandal.