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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 […]
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.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul spent Veterans Day supporting those who served our country.
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.
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Southern Tier Athletic Conference title winners Corning and Windsor join three other Section 4 girls' volleyball teams competing at regionals on November 14, looking to secure a program-first NYS title. Candor, standing out from the pack, is back in the tournament for the seventh straight year after going undefeated at sectionals. The Coyotes also lead Section 4 with the most state titles (4), including the section's most recent, in 2024, with a 3-2 victory over Ellicottville in the 2024 Class D state final. Class AAA Regional matchup: Corning v. Penfield (Section 5) Where: Chenango Valley High School, 4 p.m., Nov. 14 Previously : Corning defeated Ithaca in three straight sets [ 25-19 | 25-14 | 25-18 ] to advance to the Class AAA regional final, securing the team's third straight sectional title. More: Watch NYS volleyball regionals on NFHS Network More: Volleyball results for 2026 from Binghamton, Elmira, Corning, Ithaca regions Class AA Regional matchup: Vestal v. Smithtown East (Section 11) Where: Chenango Valley High School, 11 a.m., Nov. 14 Previously: Vestal defeated Union-Endicott in three straight sets [ 25-15 | 25-21 | 25-10 ] in the Section 4 Class AA final to advance to the Class AA regional final.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.
There will be a free webinar on Friday to help communities facing flooding, coastal change, and other challenges impacting coastal areas across New York State. New York Sea Grant, the New York State DEC, the New York State Department of State, and representatives of local agencies will present the webinar called "Stabilizing Shorelines with Nature-Based Solutions" from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
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.
Check out some fun things to do this weekend in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tina Abrams made history Tuesday as the Seneca Nation’s first woman president, but before taking the oath of office, she had a warning for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “She’s got a battle on her hands,” Abrams said. The new president takes office...
With gas prices soaring past $4 a gallon, one Hudson Valley gas station is giving drivers a chance to fill up their tanks for free.
Fireworks at the Joe are back next summer!
