New York laws

New laws aim to curb gun violence while $370 million in new funding targets prevention and community support

As we get ready for the spring to officially arrive, there are some laws in New York State that will be enforced.

A class action lawsuit has been filed in New York alleging that some of the Girl Scouts of America cookies contain heavy metals, and other dangerous toxins.

Not only do gas stations have to have gas for you, but they need to have at least one of these things. If they don't have one, it could mean a fine.

Do you eat while grocery shopping? Is it legal in New York to eat groceries before paying for them?

The bitter cold air has returned to New York State this week and we are all starting to dream of war, sunnier days!

Workers across New York State are set to receive higher paid benefits starting January 1st, 2025.

With the new year comes some pretty big changes in New York State, and these new laws are bound to affect workers, drivers, and hotel guests. Here are three of the new laws that will take effect in 2025.

The saying goes, "Good fences make good neighbors" but who owns that fence between two houses in New York State?

Avoid a ticket!

Measles is spreading across the country at a rapid rate, but there have been several recent cases in New York.

When you were a kid, did your parents leave you alone in the car when they went into the grocery store?

Please hold for the next available representative who can answer this question.

Something very scary happened while driving down the 33 headed out of downtown Buffalo.

If you see purple paint, you should run away. Fast.

Think you have someone squatting on your property or land? What does NYS say that you can legally do? Who has more rights, you or the squatter?

Thinking about selling your home? Will you need to get a radon test before you list it?

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:

Do you need body armor for personal protection? Here 's what New York State has to say about who can buy it, own it and have it in their possession.

New York state is known for having some unique laws and regulations, but this is one law that should exist in other states too.

Who can legally purchase non-alcoholic beers in New York State? Anyone of any age or do you need to be 21 and older, just like other beers? Here's what we found out:

Don't want to pay a lawyer to do a will for you? What about a handwritten or holographic will? Are they legal in New York State?

What does New York State say about people riding in the back of a pickup truck? Might surprise you.

There's no way that someone could actually be arrested for breaking these...right? Check out ten laws that are insane, but still exist somewhere in New York.

It makes sense when you get ID checked for beer, cigarettes, even spray paint, we could get, but this item? Why on earth?

Here's what you need to know before you warm up your car if you're not sitting in it.

If you leave your car running in the Capital Region it could really cost you!