The legislation will create stiff financial penalties for hotels and motels that fail to post human trafficking hotline information as required under state law.

NY trafficking bill sparked by Turn to Tara passes Legislature, heads to governor's desk

Officials say traffickers follow opportunity, moving victims where demand is expected to rise, using highways and hotels to operate across state lines. This has law enforcement and advocates bracing for a spike in New York City, Westchester County and Connecticut, too.

The dark side of mega sports events: Tri-state officials brace for potential World Cup human trafficking spike

All five candidates facing off in next month's Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district sat down with senior political reporter Tara Rosenblum for extended conversations on the big issues shaping one of the most closely watched House races in the country.

The race for NY-17: Meet the 5 Democrats vying to take on Rep. Mike Lawler

Anthony Spina has been battling a rare genetic disease since childhood. His younger brother, Nicholas, is facing the same crisis.

Two brothers, one rare disease and a race against time

Lindsay Owens, executive director of the economic think tank Groundwork Collective that focuses on prices and affordability, says she has seen resale seats going as high as $23,000.

Priced out: Why local soccer fans are facing 'sticker shock' for the World Cup

In an exclusive sit‑down extended interview with News 12's senior reporter Tara Rosenblum, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright laid out what he says is driving the surge and when relief may finally arrive. 

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