Criminal justice advocates support Cuomo's plan to downsize the prison system, but some unions as well as communities across the state, particularly those in the economically hard-pressed upstate areas, are concerned about the loss of jobs.
New Jersey could decriminalize marijuana. Yet, marijuana has been decriminalized in New York for over three decades, and arrests are higher than they've been since 2000.VIDEO
Whether you just said your "I do's" or want to reinvent your identity, your personal decision to change your name is now a public matter. Our tri-state guide for navigating just about any name changing scenario has you covered.
Will NYC's new responsible banking ordinance improve support for local communities and prevent foreclosures? MetroFocus asked Cleveland, which led the way in 1990.
Joshua Yi from New Jersey won a national science competition with his design, "No More Trash."VIDEO
Gov. Cuomo says raising the minimum wage to $8.50 is "out of the realm of possibility." Do you think it's time for a wage hike?
At the end of Internet Week, 1,800 people had a one-day opportunity to attend open houses at 55 New York tech company offices. VIDEO
More than music and film, this year the fest incorporates a days-long session on the new entrepreneurial economy.VIDEO
During sentencing, judge said Ravi acted out of "colossal insensitivity," not hate, in spying on Tyler Clementi.VIDEO
A history lesson while shopping for fresh veggies.
Students want to work on things that matter to them and matter in the real world. Social media is one of the most effective ways to connect students’ work to the world.
