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Smoke from a neighbor’s fire pit drifting across your yard can spoil a cool fall evening on your porch. But to many people’s surprise, calling the town about it might not get you as far as you’d hope. These are the things a neighbor can legally do...
Many New Yorkers were forced off of their state-sponsored health insurance as a result of cuts made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed by President Donald Trump last year. New York’s Essential Plan covers lower-income families and immigrants who do not qualify for Medicaid. Under federal...
OSSINING, New York (AP) — As the lights dimmed inside the chapel at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, around 30 incarcerated men sat scattered across the pews, waiting to preview a new docuseries on the history of the nation’s criminal justice system. Our Lady of Hope chapel was soon abuzz with discussion, […]
Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.
If your work email has been acting up, it’s not just you.
In honor of Veterans Day, Governor Kathy Hochul signed six pieces of legislation to strengthen support for New York's veterans, service members and military families. The legislative package will expand access to benefits, reduce financial and administrative barriers and improve quality of life for veterans and active-duty service members. Governor Hochul also directed 17 state landmarks to be illuminated green this evening as part of Operation Green Light.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Tuesday giving nonprofit housing organizations the first opportunity to purchase certain distressed and affordable apartment buildings. The move ends a six-year legislative fight that survived a veto by former Mayor Eric Adams and months of negotiations with the real estate industry. The Community Opportunity to...
GM will pay $220 million to 36 attorneys general over Smart Driver data sold to brokers and insurers. More than 700,000 New Yorkers were enrolled.
Through its various economic development grant programs, National Grid supports the transformation of commercial districts, and long-underused properties in cities and towns across its service areas. And in recent months, the company awarded economic development grants totaling more than $2 million to six projects in Erie, Niagara and Chautauqua counties.
We all have ways of saving some money, some a little more unique than others. When it comes to water, especially drinking water, things could get costly. For those in areas with sulfur water or higher levels of contaminants, sometimes bottled is the only option. Personally, I prefer tap water and always have. Sure, I won't turn down a bottle of purified 'fancy" water if it's free.
Nearly 40% of home care workers in New York live at or near the poverty line, at the same time private equity (PE)-owned home care agencies are raking in billions of dollars in Medicaid funding, according to a new report. Researchers from The Worker Institute at Cornell University examined the...
Family caregivers in New York spend nearly $16,000 out of pocket on average annually caring for loved ones. That leads a report issued by AARP New York, which also identified that 3.9 million people across the state are helping family members remain in their homes and communities as unpaid caregivers.
Plenty of classic diners across the state keep turkey dinners on the regular menu, year-round. They arrive with gravy, stuffing, and comforting sides, often at prices that feel like a time machine. I love that this holiday meal hides in plain sight on everyday diner menus. I can’t think of...
In Chautauqua County will be resurfaced as part of $100 million worth of Harsh Winter Paving projects across New York State. The State Department of Transportation has allocated $2.3 million to resurface State Route 39 from U.S. Route 20 to the Cattaraugus County Line in the Towns of Sheridan and Hanover, including the Village of Forestville.
As New York honors active and retired members of our military services, Governor Hochul today announced New York’s participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Even Exchange” program to provide opportunities for service members to put their military training to work as commercial drivers. Under the program, qualified applicants who have been trained and educated to operate heavy equipment and machinery in the military will be able to use that experience to demonstrate the necessary knowledge to qualify for a Commercial Driver License (CDL), bypassing the need for a DMV written permit test.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for 9 counties in New York and Vermont as the first wet snow of the season moves into the higher elevations. The National Weather Service in Albany says 2 to 5 inches of heavy, wet snow are expected at and above 1,500 feet.
A shrub that blooms in the heat of Georgia can also flower in July on the South Shore of Long Island. I stopped my car the first time I saw one doing it. The secret came from Japan. A tough cousin species was crossed with the classic Southern plant at the U.S. National Arboretum, and many of those hybrids carry Native American tribe names.
Holtec, which owns Indian Point and is overseeing the site's decommissioning, is seeking approval from the New York State Public Service Commission to transfer certain decommissioning assets and liabilities to an affiliate known as DEAMCO while continuing to provide decommissioning services.
Syracuse, N.Y. — Otisco now has the largest average home sale price increase in Onondaga County in 2026, according to new data. The town’s average home sale price is up 20.36% so far this year, an increase of $63,500. At one point in October, the average price in...
Upstate New York takes its secondhand shopping seriously. You can hunt for typewriters, salvaged building materials, baby clothes, and mid-century furniture, sometimes in the same afternoon. Some of these stores even help fund homes and recovery programs with each sale. One thrift spot near Syracuse keeps its Syracuse fan gear...
