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Growing Crape Myrtles in New York Is a Gamble. Here’s How Long Island Gardeners Win It

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.

New York · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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At Sing Sing prison, incarcerated men get preview of new PBS documentary on nation’s justice system

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, […]

New York, NY · 14h

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Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Announces Launch Of Nation-leading “Click To Renew” Tool To Streamline Licensing For New York’s Small Businesses

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Click to Renew, a nation-leading tool to simplify professional licensing across New York State. By launching an easy-to-use digital platform, Click to Renew allows New Yorkers in a wide range of licensed professions to renew their licenses quickly and securely. Since its soft launch in October, nearly 5,000 licensees have successfully renewed with this new system. On average, licensees using Click to Renew complete the process in under 4 minutes, a 91 percent reduction from the previous average renewal time of over 45 minutes. The improvements are already delivering a better customer experience, with a 96 percent approval rating by users on the platform. More than 300,000 license-holders will benefit from the initial launch of this new tool, with further plans to bring the ease and convenience of Click to Renew to additional license types in the near future.

New York · 1d
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92.1 Big Cat

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New York Wants to Put a Stop to Crazy Stadium Food Prices

$12 for a hot dog and $14 for a beer? Lawmakers want to put limits on food prices at stadiums and concert venues.

New York · 1d

WRGB

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Post-election recalibrating for NYS Republicans...and Democrats, as 2027 session looms

Albany, NY (WRGB) — The New York State Capital is starting to pick up with activity as the 2027 legislative session nears. New member orientations, hearings on issues and budget conversations all happening right now. All, on the heels of an election that will have an impact on how both parties operate, and implement policies that could impact New Yorkers.

New York · 1d

The Cool Down

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New York man rescues cat he thought was dead, pays her vet bill, and helps find her family

"It wasn't something that I feel like I went above and beyond."

Middletown, NY · 2d

106.5 WYRK

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New York Moves To Ban Sales Of Motorcycle-Speed E-Bikes

That e-bike flying past you at high speeds could soon be banned in New York.

New York · 1d

The Tonic Edit

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General Motors Will Pay $220 Million to States for Selling OnStar Drivers' Data, and More Than 700,000 New Yorkers Were Enrolled

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.

New York · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.

New York · 2d

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ConEd joins utilities seeking to loosen New York restrictions on owning generation

Consolidated Edison, Inc. continues to plan for major infrastructure upgrades to meet a broad-based rise in electricity demand in New York City and state clean energy targets, according to the company’s regulatory filings and executives. State law requires the state’s electric sector to reach 70% renewable energy by 2030...

New York · 1d

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Governor Hochul Announces New York To Sign On To Even Exchange Program To Help Active-duty Military And Veterans Get Commercial Driver Licenses

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.

New York · 2d

Q105.7

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A New York Education Power Struggle Is Brewing In Albany

A new fight in Albany could decide who controls a big education choice for New York families.

New York · 2d

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PE making billions off Medicaid home care while workers, patients suffer, reports allege

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...

New York · 2d

WETM 18 News

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New York winter energy assessment predicts a reliable grid, warns about subzero shortage

New York's independent system operator warned of potential natural gas supply constraints for the upcoming winter season while NYSERDA launched a bidding process for approximately 1 gigawatt of new bulk energy storage to support grid reliability.

New York · 22h

PIX11

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Flu cases surge in New York ahead of the holidays

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It may not be winter yet, but flu cases are already surging across New York. For the week ending Oct. 31, there were 7,696 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases statewide, a 77 percent increase from the previous week, according to the New York State Department of Health. Hospitalizations increased by 105 percent, rising […]

New York · 2d

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Gov. Hochul pledges state support amid ongoing rescue efforts in Brooklyn building collapse

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke the morning after a residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, killing at least 8 people and injuring 19 others.

New York · 1d

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Hochul weighs New York redistricting push after Democrats’ election gains

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Democrats pushed to redraw the state’s congressional maps to counter Republican redistricting efforts elsewhere in the country. But after Democrats made substantial gains in last week’s elections, Gov. Kathy Hochul is reconsidering the next move. The proposed constitutional amendment would allow New...

New York · 22h

Times Union

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Ed commissioner asks for 'huge investment' from state for new diploma requirements

Ten months before all of the state’s public schools switch to a new set of graduation requirements, the state Education commissioner said her department doesn’t have enough money for the endeavor.

New York · 2d

Yahoo!

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Tornadoes and flash flooding hit New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania

A powerful storm system brought a dangerous mix of severe weather to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Thursday, triggering tornado warnings near two of the nation's busiest airport in New York, promoting reports of probable tornado damage in Delaware and unleashing flash flooding and large hail across the region. John F....

Delaware · 1d

92.9 WBUF

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16 Places Offering Fully Prepared Thanksgiving Dinners In Western New York

Take a little stress off and let them do the cooking for you this year

New York · 4h