A fateful meeting 24 years ago between two young women left one dead and one in prison. Some say they’re both victims. Others think the family of the murdered woman is being victimized again. What is undisputed is that Holly Coomber, 17 at the time ...

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ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson is set to sign into law today tougher penalties on bosses who illegally withhold workers' pay, though it won't affect wages this holiday season.

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ALBANY (AP) — Environmental groups and energy companies both claimed victory after Gov. David Paterson ordered a seven-month moratorium on some natural gas drilling in the state, although environmentalists would have preferred the broader ban that the Legislature had approved.

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NEW YORK CITY — Gov. David A. Paterson today signed legislation establishing a special Commission on Judicial Compensation to review and recommend appropriate adjustments to judicial compensation for New York’s judges.

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ALBANY — New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that if the Legislature doesn’t act on the current budget deficit during Monday’s special session, the state will be in worse shape in January.

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ALBANY — New York's Legislature returned to Albany on Monday for a special session. Gov. David Paterson called Monday's session to address a new budget deficit of at least $315 million and other issues.

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NEW YORK CITY — The maker of a caffeinated alcoholic drink that has been banned in four states has agreed to stop shipments to New York state. Gov. David Paterson and the State Liquor Authority announced the agreement Sunday ...

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ALBANY — Democratic Gov. David Paterson says Republicans probably seized control of New York's state Senate in Tuesday's too-close-to-call elections. Paterson's comment on WOR radio in New York City ojn Thursday conflicts ...

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ALBANY — Republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino says he would lay off thousands of public workers to fix New York's fiscal crisis. Paladino tells WGDJ-AM in Albany that Democratic ...

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A new state law allows those in foreclosure on their homes to have lenders pay their legal fees in some cases, a move some attorneys say will level the playing field. Gov. David A. Paterson last week signed The Access to Justice in Lending Act ...

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ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson has vetoed legislation that would require New York insurers to cover screening, diagnosis and lifetime treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

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An act signed into law earlier this month by Gov. David A. Paterson will change the ways in which universities, charities and other nonprofits manage their endowments. Sue Stewart, vice president and general counsel ...

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