Researchers using sonar equipment on the Hudson River found a 14-foot sturgeon, probably weighing 800 pounds and 80 to 90 years old.
Author: Joseph Spector, Albany Bureau
Will Amazon reconsider New York City? Supporters and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are hoping so
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and supporters of an Amazon headquarters in New York City have bolstered their efforts to get the company to reconsider.
Why Amazon’s huge plans for a second headquarters in New York fell apart
Amazon pulled out of the deal, leaving supporters to point fingers and opponents celebrating their ability to beat back the world’s largest company.
Amazon cancels plan for HQ2 in NYC amid local political opposition
In a stunning development, Amazon said Thursday it will no longer pursue a second headquarters in New York City amid local political opposition.
New York wants to ban stretch limos following deadly crash that killed 20
A horrific limo crash killed 20 people in upstate New York last October. Now Gov. Cuomo wants to ban stretch limousines to prevent another crash.
New York City to provide health care to all city residents, mayor announces
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a new program NYC Care will pay forthe health care insurance costs for 600,000 city residents who do not have coverage.
Shocking revelation in NY limo crash: Federal investigators can’t access vehicle
Two months after a limousine wreck in upstate New York killed 20 people, busy state officials won’t let federal investigators see the totaled vehicle.
Charter Spectrum to pay record $174 million fine and give huge refunds to New York customers
The settlement between Charter Spectrum and the state of New York is the largest consumer payment by an internet provider in U.S. history.
Why AOL was just hit with a record fine over privacy concerns
AOL will pay New York a nearly $5 million fine after the state accused the online company of selling ads that targeted children.
First lawsuit filed in horrific New York limo accident that killed 20
The operators of a limousine that crashed and killed 20 people in upstate New York”acted with reckless indifference” a lawsuit Monday contends.