New York

New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker declared the flu "prevalent" on Thursday.

People who work in health care and are not vaccinated now need to wear surgical masks around patients.

Recent reports and studies suggest that the outsized political power of hospitals is a big reason why American health care is so expensive.

The flower blooms for about a month between September and October.

The order, first reported by the New York Law Journal, came less than 24 hours before enforcement was scheduled to begin.

Hunting and fishing bring in billions of dollars into New York State every year.

"There is no doubt that the kids that are in school today are our future."

The state is rewarding Broome County for cutting costs. The county enacted efficiencies that save taxpayers over three-million dollars.

Beginning next April, residents with the older blue and white plates will have to turn them in for new plates. Mark J.F. Schroder believes that’s enough time to work with the legislature to explore alternatives.

ALBANY, NY (WSKG) - A law that decriminalizes possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana took effect Wednesday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it's "long overdue."…