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Recording a phone call is now a simple as one click, but can you do that in New York without letting the other party know?

Although 'Home Alone' is a movie, would you get in legal trouble if you left your child home alone in New York state in real life?

Doing any of these ten things are a violation of the license plate rules in the state of New York and could earn you a license plate ticket and a fine.

When spreading a loved one's ashes in New York State, there are some important regulations to remember to ensure you're following the law and respecting the environment. Even though you want to honor your loved one, you must follow the law.

In New York State, those "No Pee" dog signs are pretty common. They’re a way for property owners or local authorities to ask people not to let their dogs do their business in certain spots. But can they be enforced?

Ever thought about growing your own marijuana in New York? Well, thanks to the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) passed on March 31, 2021, you can! But before you start planning your garden, here's what you need to know before you grow!

If you're considering taking your vehicle out for a spin with no doors on, it's important to know what the laws and regulations are in New York.

Is Facebook the best place to get your legal information? Or can it be used to start a conversation with your family and your lawyer? Does the info your Aunt is sharing have any validity? Here's what we found out:

Flyin' high!

What is Leandra's Law and was there really a Leandra? What happens if you break this law?

It is legal to have your tires chalked by the police in New York State? A recent case in another state deemed it to be unconstitutional. What does it mean to chalk your tires, and does it hurt your tires?

Legally speaking, who can actually drive a boat in New York? Do you need a license?

As the deadline to opt-out of legal marijuana sales looms, 3 more local municipalities have said no to the sale of the drug within their borders.

Have you ever had a shave and haircut in the Capital Region on a Sunday? If your answer is yes, you have been breaking the law.

You might be surprised, but legally there is nothing you can do except call 911 and wait for the police.

Most fireworks are illegal in the state of New York, but there are some exceptions.

The Albany County D.A. office will conduct a series of meeting to discuss the idea of marijuana legalization.

Ultimate Fighting Championship vice president, Marc Ratner said he’ll bring the popular franchise to the Times Union Center in Albany once MMA is legalized in New York State. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen any time soon.

Will Ferrell’s character Ricky Bobby said it best in the movie Talladega Nights – “I wanna go fast!” It seems Nikkolaus McCarthy from Charlton has a lot in common with Ricky. Dude was caught riding his motorcycle at face-peeling speeds of 170 MPH.

What’s the difference between marijuana and “synthetic marijuana”? A lot. The real stuff makes you hungry and giggle. The synthetic stuff makes you hallucinate, bug out and convulse. That’s why the state is looking to criminalize the purchase and possession of the fake stuff as soon as possible.

Both the prosecution and the defense in the Jennifer Hudson family murder trial focused primarily on evidence. Per The Hollywood Reporter, one of these pieces of evidence was the recording of the 911 call Julia Hudson made when she discovered her mother’s body. As we’ve previously warned, some details of the case may be disturbing to some readers, so we encourage you to proceed at your own discret

Deion Sanders is going through a Violent divorce right now in Dallas! The NFL legend took to his twitter to announce the domestic abuse he suffers at the hand of his estranged wife.

Continuing in the dramatic and heartbreaking Jennifer Hudson family murder case, her sister — and mother of seven-year-old victim Julian King — testified in court today. We once again advise readers to read at their own discretion, as some of the testimony is very disturbing.

50 Cent has been hit with a lawsuit over a sample he used for a 2009 song. According to TMZ, Robert Poindexter, a member of the soul group The Persuaders, accuses Fiddy of copying a snippet from the band’s song ‘Love Gonna Pack up and Walk Out‘ on a song called ‘Redrum.’

Operation Hang Up is in full effect starting… NOW! The last patrol for drivers using cell phones racked up over 800 tickets and fines. So no matter how “good” you are at texting while driving, you might want to use this week as an opportunity to break your habit.

Prostitutes have rights too! A group based in New York City called “Streetwise and Safe” were in Albany lobbying for bills to make New York the first state to ban police from taking condoms as evidence in criminal cases.

We have a good feeling that Flo Rida is not going to like this. On Friday (April 13), an Australian judge ordered the Miami rapper to pay $80,000 in performance and damage fees for not showing up at the country’s Fat as Butter music festival in October. According to the New York Post, if Flo Rida doesn’t cough up the money his assets in Australia will be frozen.