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A Brooklyn judge has ruled that leashed dogs can be legally considered "immediate family" under New York law, allowing owners to sue for emotional distress after a tragic loss.

The common phrase that someone's trash is another man's treasure is true if you have ever gone dumpster diving. But can you legally search dumpsters to find that treasure?

Recording a phone call is now a simple as one click, but can you do that in New York without letting the other party know?

Although 'Home Alone' is a movie, would you get in legal trouble if you left your child home alone in New York state in real life?

Doing any of these ten things are a violation of the license plate rules in the state of New York and could earn you a license plate ticket and a fine.

In an effort to crack down on homeless encampments, the Village of Herkimer has banned sleeping on public properties.

If you're considering taking your vehicle out for a spin with no doors on, it's important to know what the laws and regulations are in New York.

Is Facebook the best place to get your legal information? Or can it be used to start a conversation with your family and your lawyer? Does the info your Aunt is sharing have any validity? Here's what we found out:

Nancy Reagan, what have you done to me?

It's just one little bag of trash and they've got room in their dumpster - tossing in your garbage isn't that big of a deal. Or, is it?