The Yukon government says that stopping illicit drugs from reaching the remote, fly-in community of Old Crow is an urgent issue — but government and regulatory officials also say they have limited ...

New York legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. Now its cannabis industry is booming but rising concerns about high-potency pot have surfaced.

Critics are worried New York City’s plan to address school safety staffing shortages by hiring 400 assistant safety agents under 21 could pose significant risks. Mayor Eric Adams ...

Here is how the NYC mayoral primary candidates have proposed tackling the issue of crime based on social media posts, interviews, statements during debates and as part of their formal policy plans.

"These are numbers to celebrate," said Richard Aborn, head of the New York City Citizens Crime Commission, a nonprofit entity to advocate for crime fighting and public safety issues.

A terrifying accident in a bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn -- where a e-biker slammed into a 3-year-old girl-- has erupted into an explosive campaign issue.

The NYPD will focus on quality-of-life issues, impaired driving and beach safety.

New York's SummerStage canceled Kehlani's June 26 performance in Central Park, citing 'safety issues' raised from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ office.

When policymakers fail, it leaves public school students and educators unprotected. We must act now to protect our public schools and employ a collaborative approach to address public safety needs.

The New York Times sent a wide-ranging survey to leading candidates for mayor about affordability, public safety, President Trump, homelessness, congestion pricing, immigration, schools and their ...