New York has long favored Democratic candidates in statewide contests, yet recent polls suggest Republicans could be more competitive than in past cycles.

The transfer of power from the Dutch to the English was more like a strategic merger, historian Russell Shorto contends.

The collapse of the world’s second-largest ice sheet would drown cities worldwide. Is that ice more vulnerable than we know?

The first clue Kenneth Ramdayal of Herricks High School had that this past weekend’s state meet might be perfect came on ...

According to Frank Seravalli, the Chicago Blackhawks are open to moving the third overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft ...

Long Island officials are doubling down on their anti-sanctuary stance and pledging to help federal immigration authorities — in stark contrast to several other municipalities across the ...

Fifty years after "Jaws" was released in the theaters, the power of sharks in our imagination remains undimmed.

Ms. Brock Akil, 55, began her career as a television writer and producer in Los Angeles, writing for “South Central” and ...

The proposal calls for "permanently" extending the $10,000 cap on so-called SALT deductions, first passed by Congress in 2017 ...

A 26-year-old Long Island man is accused of telling churchgoers they worshipped a ‘false religion’ and smashing holy statues ...

Nina Kuscsik has died at the age of 86. Kuscsik campaigned for women’s inclusion in long-distance running and won the Boston ...

Rep. Mike Lawler would have a better shot than Rep. Elise Stefanik in defeating Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s gubernatorial race — because Lawler performs ...