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Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bill was introduced in the New York State Senate that, if passed, would allow employees to take paid time off work to care for pets. The bill, introduced by New York City assemblyman Manny De Los Santos (D), is summarized as “allows employees to receive paid sick leave for the […]
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.
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.
Democrats saw large victories across Dutchess County in the Nov. 3 elections. Incumbent Democratic Representative Pat Ryan defeated Republican opponent Jackie Mary Auringer by almost 25 percentage points. In what was supposed to be a competitive state Senate race for New York’s District 39, County Legislator Lisa Kaul defeated Republican incumbent Rob Rolison by over 10 percentage points.
Steady rain showers have arrived across central New York this morning as we enter into a cool and unsettled stretch of days. A low-pressure system tracking eastward across Pennsylvania will be providing ample amounts of moisture to the northeast through the end of the work week. Daytime temperatures are too...
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.
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...
Protecting our farmlands has never been more important. Farmland is disappearing mostly because it’s worth more to sell for building than to keep farming, and a lot of it is about to change hands. The problem is, if our farmlands disappear, it will have a massive impact on our...
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.
That e-bike flying past you at high speeds could soon be banned in New York.
"It wasn't something that I feel like I went above and beyond."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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, […]
