United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), Harry T. Chavis, Jr., and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), Jocelyn E. Strauber, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging ANTHONY HERBERT—the former Citywide Public Housing Liaison at the New York City Mayor’s Office—with committing brib

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), Terrance C. Cole, announced that Carlos Orense Azocar was sentenced to life plus 30 years in prison for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and related weapons charges.  ORENSE AZOCAR was convicted after a two-week trial in December 2023 before U.S. District Judge Vernon S. Broderick, who imposed today’s sentence.

An audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of New York City’s largest housing voucher program found that weak oversight and administrative lapses are contributing to rising costs and placing some vulnerable families in unsafe housing. The program, known as the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) is overseen by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), and it is designed to help low-income New Yorkers avo

By CNY Online Business News | November 2025 Micron’s planned mega-fab in Clay is at the heart of New York’s semiconductor surge. Central and Upstate New York are buzzing with growth — from high-tech manufacturing to modern agriculture — as billions of dollars in new investments reshape the region’s economy. According to recent reports from New York State and local development agencies, several sectors are expanding faster than ever, creating thousands of jobs and fueling a lo

Local government sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Growth so far this year is higher than the 3.8% average growth rate seen from January to September for the 2010 to 2019 period of recovery and expansion following the Great Recession...

Fall Clean-Up saw 600 youth volunteers serve the homes of 100 seniors...

Today, Americans across the country are observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day , a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring U.S....

Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the Technology Prosperity Deal, a landmark science and technology agreement that will propel the U.S. – UK special relationship to new heights for the technological age, and deliver wins for the American people and American innovation globally.

This week, the White House released a tribute video  honoring the life, legacy, and profound impact of Charlie Kirk. The three-minute...

A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli analyzed the federal tax provisions enacted under Public Law No: 119-21 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers. While the bill made permanent many tax changes included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it includes new tax breaks for seniors and the working class that are largely temporary, according to DiNapoli’s report. These minimal tax benefits, along with the significant cuts in safety net

President Donald J. Trump’s bold action to deploy federal resources to Memphis marks a powerful step forward in the fight to make the city safe again amid its longtime struggle with violent crime. This bold federal-state partnership drew immediate praise from residents, business owners, and area lawmakers as a transformative step to reclaim the city from violent crime and chaos.

Good news for homebuyers and homeowners: mortgage rates just hit their lowest point since late 2022, marking three straight weeks of declines. According to Mortgage News Daily, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.13% on Tuesday — a 12-basis-point dip from the day before.

This morning, President Donald J. Trump announced plans to deploy federal resources to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive push to dismantle the rampant violent crime fueled by failed Democrat governance in major cities. With Memphis enduring the highest violent crime rate in the nation, President Trump’s decisive action has already been welcomed by elected officials in the state.

It’s been a few months since Rite Aid shuttered all 178 of its New York State locations, and the effects are still being felt across the state. Communities once served by the pharmacy chain are grappling with empty storefronts, lost jobs, and disrupted access to essential services.

The nation is reeling after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10.

Today marks the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks — a day etched into the memory of our nation and the world. On that morning, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Thousands more were forever changed, from the families who mourn their loved ones to the first responders who bravely rushed into danger.

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today announced the beginning of the demolition of the Central Warehouse in Albany. For decades, the Central Warehouse building has been an eyesore discouraging investments and economic growth for the community...

NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care...

Federal prosecutor John A. Sarcone III was the target of a knife attack in downtown Albany on Tuesday, June 17, as he was leaving his office. The attacker, identified as Saul Morales-Garcia, is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who had previously been deported but re-entered the U.S. in 2021.