Rockefeller Christmas Tree Has a Flat-Out Problem in CNY

Central New York's famous Christmas tree is on its way to NYC, but not before a little roadside adventure.

Legionella bacteria found in CNY senior living community’s water system

Water restrictions at Menorah Park's assisted living and skilled nursing facilities could last up to three months after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria in the water system.

Town of Homer Enters Shared Service Agreement with Village of Homer, Cortlandville and Virgil

Adam Brown, current Fire Inspector for the Village of Homer, will now share his services with the Town of Homer, Cortlandville and Virgil. A Shared Service Agreement will begin on Jan. 1, 2027 between the four municipalities. Brown will act as Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer and Floodplain Administrator, in addition to other responsibilities.

7 New York Stores Everyone Over 60 Shopped At That No Longer Exist

At Loehmann’s, you got bargain designer goods and communal dressing rooms. These are the New York stores many New Yorkers over 60 shopped at that no longer exist. Alexander’s reached its peak of 16 stores in the New York metropolitan area in 1980, according to a company history.

Upstate New York Lake Among Best In America For Swimming

One famous Upstate New York lake just landed on a list of America's best swimming spots, and it's the ONLY lake in the state to make the cut.

Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn't rule out possible tax hike for New Yorkers

Cait Conley (D/Working Families Party) defeated incumbent Michael Lawler (R/Conservative Party) in the general election for New York's 17th Congressional District

Cait Conley (D/Working Families Party) defeated incumbent Michael Lawler (R/Conservative Party) in the general election for New York's 17th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The Washington Sun's Kadia Goba said, "Lawler has worked to build a political identity as an independent-minded moderate whose accessibility and relentless constituent services fits...

Opinion: The Amish versus New York: When vaccine mandates clash with faith

The U.S. Supreme Court is now the only remedy for the Amish. But history, basic decency and precedent are on their side.

Assemblymember-Elect Marc Molinaro, talks return to State House, and State of NYS GOP

WRGB Studios-Schenectady, NY — Marc Molinaro (R), a former NY-19 Congressman and FTA Administrator, discusses his return to the State Assembly after a win over Democratic challenger Janet Tweed. Molinaro also discusses the state of the New York State Republican Party.

New York's Former Army Base Is A Historic National Monument With Reconstructed Fort Buildings

This fort in upstate New York played an important role in the American Revolution. Now, you can visit to see reconstructed buildings and beautiful scenery.

Judge rejects Sheriff’s lawsuit of Hochul, state

TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A federal judge has rejected a legal challenge brought by 15 New York sheriff’s, including Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, over the state’s ban on local ICE cooperation agreements U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino ruled the sheriffs failed to show they have the legal authority to sue the state. […]

Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

438 and 440 W. 45th St. — Approximate Site of Tenant Purchase Rally. Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

Elise Stefanik: Republicans in New York stopped listening to voters — here’s how we rebuild the GOP

After 12 years in Congress serving at the highest levels of our nation’s federal government, I want to take this opportunity to thank the people of our great state — Republicans, Independents, and Democrats. And thank you to the voters in my district, who cycle after cycle in good years and bad, placed their trust and faith in me to represent them. I never felt entitled for your vote and I always worked my very hardest to earn it. There will be a lot written and discussed about the national repudiation of Republicans this cycle and I look forward to that conversation. However, New York deserves its own special attention after the historic loss at the ballot box. It is time to learn and rebuild. My theory of the case, having a front row seat to the political ups and downs over the past decade, has always been that President Trump is one of one — he is a singular figure larger than partisan politics. He built a unique historic coalition in 2016, mounted the most noteworthy political comeback of all time, survived an assassination attempt, and won the popular vote in 2024. He also energizes and unifies Democrats and

Retailers face deadline to add silent emergency buttons under NY Retail Worker Safety Act

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Retailers across New York State have less than two months to meet a major state safety mandate. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, all retail employers with 500 or more employees in New York State must provide employees with a silent response button requesting immediate assistance from a security officer, manager, or supervisor in case of emergency, and provide employees with training on the use of that silent response button.

New York's plan to tear down elevated I-81 moves downtown

The daily commute for residents in Syracuse is about to change forever as New York's plan to tear down the elevated I-81 is officially coming downtown. Most of the work planned over the next two years is centered around I-690. Drivers headed into downtown will use existing streets to reach...

Spirit Halloween store in Newburgh set to become Spirit Christmas

Spirit Christmas is expanding its seasonal retail presence, with stores planned across 15 states for the 2026 holiday season. The company plans to open more locations, including one in Newburgh, in the coming weeks. According to Spencer Spirit Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Christmas and Spirit Halloween, the stores will offer holiday decor, gifts, apparel and other seasonal merchandise. “The holidays are so much more than what’s under the tree,” Kym Sarkos, Spirit’s executive vice president, said in a news release. “They’re about the traditions families return to year after year and the magic of creating new ones. Spirit Christmas was created to celebrate that feeling.” How many Spirit Christmas stores will open in New York? According to the company’s website , four Spirit Christmas stores are scheduled to open in New York during the first week of November. The stores will replace Spirit Halloween locations at the same addresses. Specific opening dates have not been announced. The New York locations are: Albany: 131 Colonie Center Buffalo: 4090 Maple Road, at a former Planet Fitness location Newburgh: 39 N. Plank Road Scarsdale: 965 Central Park Ave., at a former JoAnn Fabrics location What does Spirit Christmas sell? Spirit Christmas