A New York appeals court on Thursday reversed a ruling from a judge that struck down a state voting rights law designed to protect the political voice of minority groups.

Actress, activist and former New York Governor hopeful Cynthia Nixon disagrees. When the Sex and the City star was running for governor she said the Hudson Valley could not be classified as upstate. Two Buttons Deep asked Gov. Hochul where she thinks Upstate New York begins. Her answer:

The new all-services overlay code will cover the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. Officials say the demand for new phone numbers is largely driven by new technology, like cellphones and tablets, and is a sign of economic growth.

Two former New York City police officers and members of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers were among the nearly 1,600 who received an extraordinary legal reprieve.

The Newburgh school board has suspended Superintendent of Schools Jackielyn Manning Campbell. The district's former superintendent was also suspended until his contract expired in 2023, though he retained his salary.

Advocates tell News 12 the rise in homelessness is due to a number of factors, including the increased cost of rent and groceries, creating more “working homeless” – people who have jobs but can’t afford the cost of living.

A state appellate court on Thursday unanimously reinstated New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2022, a law that prohibits "vote dilution" actions by municipalities. In a ruling penned by Appellate Division,

Hugh Jackman’s latest concert series, "From New York, With Love," began with a spectacular opening night at Radio City Music Hall on Friday.