US state of New York bans electronic cigarettes in workplaces

Electronic cigarettes and vaping are being banned in bars, restaurants and most workplaces in the US state of New York under a new law that takes effective in 30 days.

New York City launches new ferry service to reduce traffic on streets

New York City has launched its new ferry service with an aim to reduce traffic on streets and subways.

New York moves to raise cost of cigarettes to reduce smoking

New York City is pushing legislation to raise the minimum cigarette pack price to 13 from 10.5 US dollars as part of a larger effort to reduce tobacco use in the country's biggest city.

At nuclear power plants next to New York there was a leak of radioactive material

Radioactive materials found in groundwater near a nuclear power plant Indian Point just north of New York City. It is reported by Associated Press with reference to the eponymous state Governor Andrew Cuomo.

U.S. Blizzard 2016: 14 Dead Along East Coast

WASHINGTON -- A monstrous winter storm battered the U.S. East Coast on Saturday and appeared poised in some areas to dump a lot more snow than initially expected.

New York assures tourists that city is safe to visit

New York is telling tourists that the biggest city in the US is safe as it prepares to welcome more than five million visitors over the holiday season following the attacks in Paris.

New York Governor Urges Residents to Prepare for Future Disasters

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has urged all New Yorkers to create an emergency plan that could be activated in case of a natural or man-made disaster.