New York is expected to create a new criminal charge to levy against people who wear a mask while committing another crime.

Monday’s budget deal between Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers includes provisions aimed at cracking down on individuals ...

Hochul said the budget deal will include her "affordability agenda," which includes tax rebate checks of up to $500 for most ...

The agreed-to penalty enhancer could only be leveled if a suspect is charged with a class A misdemeanor or anything more ...

A Siena College poll released Tuesday revealed wide support across several demographics for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed ban ...

Such measures rarely act as deterrents and are more likely to chill lawful freedom of speech and assembly and continue the ...

Black face masks have become a topic of interest among basketball fans, especially after the NBA decided to ban them.

The idea drew swift pushback from critics who argued a mask ban could stifle protests if people participating wanted to hide their identities to avoid professional or personal repercussions.