New York State laws

What does New York State mean when they say 'open container?' When can you buy alcohol on a Sunday in NYS?

Does two people living together for 20-years count as a marriage in New York State? You'd be surprised to what NYS says is a marriage, what a partnership is and how they feel about Common Law?

Can someone legally squat on your property? When does it become an issue of being legal or not legal? What can you do?

We know that it's dangerous to have leaves along the side of the road in front of your house but is it illegal?

Can a parent or guardian serve alcohol to their kids under the age of 21 in New York State? What can be done legally in NYS?

Come on, New York State has an official insect? Should this bug me?

I feel like this story needs the disclaimer don't try this at home. Seriously, I wouldn't suggest doing this while driving your car in the Hudson Valley.

Can you record the people next to you? How about your own phone conversations? What is legal, what is not?

5 things you might not know about the fire hydrants you see everyday. Can you legally do any of the following?

Have you followed a truck or car down a road and they have debris flying out of it onto the road or onto your windshield? Does that vehicle need to have a tarp on it?