In more than a decade slinging drinks, bartender Autumn Alston has depended on tips to earn a living, leading to an often-inconsistent income from some customers who tip a lot, some who stiff, and a few who make cringe-inducing suggestions.

New York lawmakers gaveled into 2015 Wednesday, beginning a six-month session that’s likely to focus on education policy, New York City’s rent laws, and the debate over police safety and alleged misconduct.

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo’s legacy as a liberal champion and powerful orator was remembered at his funeral Tuesday by one who knew him best — Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his son.

Cynthia Chaffee’s Manhattan apartment would likely go for more than $5,000 a month if the landlord charged market price. But Chaffee pays thousands less thanks to the city’s long-standing rent stabilization rules—regulations that will expire this year if lawmakers don’t act.

New York’s attorney general has approved $2.4 million for the legal defense bills of a former state Senate leader acquitted of federal fraud charges.

Work on new casinos planned for upstate New York won’t begin until environmental reviews and casino executive background checks are completed—but state officials said Monday they’re moving as quickly as they can.

ALBANY, N.Y.—There is no deal on a pay raise for state lawmakers because they haven’t agreed to a series of campaign finance and ethics reforms, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.

New York’s state university system has adopted a new definition of sexual consent that requires a clear, affirmative agreement between partners, part of a larger effort to reduce sexual violence on college campuses.