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Massachusetts Governor Healey Proposes New Tax on Prescription Meds

In her State of the Commonwealth address delivered on January 16, 2025 to a joint session of the Massachusetts Legislature, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey pledged to "continue to control spending and live within our means just as every family and business is doing." Healey vowed her budget for FY26 would...

Massachusetts · 2025-03-17
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Bridge In New York State That Has Been Repeatedly Hit Gets Hit Again

It's getting a bit confusing keeping up with the amount of times this particular bridge has been struck by vehicles. Back in February, an Amazon tractor-trailer hit this same bridge during an overnight delivery. In 2024, The Post Standard had reported that both a garbage truck and a tractor trailer had hit the unlucky bridge within only two hours.

New York · 2025-03-17
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Hochul: No intentions to ‘allow’ ICE to ‘just take people off the streets’ in NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she has no intentions to “allow” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “just take people off the streets.” Hochul joined MSNBC’s the Rev. Al Sharpton on Sunday, where she discussed her recent conversation with President Trump over ways they can work together on issues like congestion pricing, transportation…

New York · 2025-03-17

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New York fire departments settle over Confederate flag displays and discrimination issues

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Division of Human Rights announced the resolution of complaints against the Brookhaven, Levittown, and Holbrook Fire Districts and Departments regarding the display of Confederate flags and discriminatory membership policies. The settlements, concluded between July 2024 and January 2025, require the respondents...

New York · 2025-03-17
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Woman appeared at her mother’s home while her children were visiting her only to fatally beat her, hitting the woman 14 times in the back of the head after an argument about rental income; convicted

New York – In a somber conclusion to a distressing family conflict in New York, a 33-year-old woman, identified as A. Thran, was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her mother, identified as P. Halverson. The verdict was delivered after an intensive eight-day trial, culminating in a decision that could put Thran behind bars for a minimum of 10 years to a potential maximum of 25 years to life. She will learn her fate on May 6.

New York · 2025-03-16

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Cohoes Police arrest five following drug bust, apartment shutdown

COHOES, N.Y. (WRGB) — An early morning raid at 99 Johnston Ave. Friday led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of various drugs and paraphernalia, according to the Cohoes Police Department and the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit. Authorities executed a search warrant...

Cohoes, NY · 2025-03-17

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These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in New York

New York is a state of hustle, hustle, and more hustle. From the towering skyscrapers of New York City to the serene beauty of the Adirondacks, the Empire State has its own unique blend of slang that’s as fast-paced, diverse, and iconic as its people. Whether you’re catching a cab in Manhattan, enjoying a bagel in Brooklyn, or hiking the Catskills, these 17 New York slang terms will help you talk like a true local in no time.

New York, NY · 2025-03-17

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PHOTOS: What These Growths Could Mean for Your New York Tree

While taking my dog for a walk recently at Chadwick Lake Park in the Town of Newburgh, I noticed something weird on the branches or a nearby oak tree. What I learned about them isn't for the faint-of-heart. While many of the recent changes at Chadwick Lake are man-made (check...

Newburgh, NY · 2025-03-17

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More Than 60 Children Rescued From Human Trafficking In Upstate New York

In a groundbreaking operation, over 60 missing children and teens were rescued from human trafficking in Upstate New York. Youngest Victims Found in Latham, Upstate New York. Among the rescued children were some as young as two years old who were discovered in Latham, located in the Albany area of Upstate New York. The age range of those rescued varied from toddlers to teenagers, with many coming from different parts of the region.

New York · 2025-03-16

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New York can’t change electric semi mandate without California’s lead, leaving trucking companies in limbo

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York State is pushing trucking companies to transition to electric semis, despite challenges such as high costs, weight issues, and a lack of charging stations for commercial haulers. News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke has been covering the complexities of this mandate for months. State lawmakers approved the implementation of the Advance […]

New York · 2025-03-17

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N.Y. Lottery: Company claims $1,000 a week Cash4Life prize as lump sum

A company that played the New York Lottery has claimed $1,000 a week for life after cashing in a second-prize Cash4Life ticket, according to lottery officials. LBMM Limited Liability Company, based in Syosset, New York, has claimed the second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Cash4Life game on June 8, 2024. This second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million.

New York · 2025-03-17

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Saratoga County sting over underage alcohol sales ends with four arrests

Several people in Saratoga County are accused of selling alcohol to people who are underage.

Saratoga County, NY · 2025-03-17

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Alcohol Sales Banned In These Towns In New York State

Did you know that there are towns and cities across New York State where you’re not allowed to buy alcohol? Believe it. A 1934 law that was passed after prohibition gave cities, towns and villages in the Empire State the option to ban sale of alcohol all together. Although there aren’t many, they do exist. So where are they?

New York · 2025-03-17

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Adult Son Stabs Mother To Death At Rotterdam Home, Police Say

A Capital Region man is accused of stabbing his mother to death. Officers from the Rotterdam Police Department responded to a residence on Cobblestone Court for a report of a stabbing at around 7:20 p.m. Sunday, March 16. Inside, they discovered Catherine Haggerty, 79, deceased, a Rotterdam Police s…

Rotterdam, NY · 2025-03-17

The New Republic

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What It’s Like to Live in a Small Town Polluted by a Cryptomine

The Finger Lakes region of New York is known for its green forests, limestone cliffs, miles of wineries, and, of course, the 11 uniquely shaped lakes said to have been formed, in Native American legend , by the hand of the Great Spirit. The area is a refuge from the state’s bustling lower half, and driving through it is quiet and serene—that is, until you reach the northwest shores of Seneca Lake, where you’ll start to hear a low humming sound. Right next to the town of Dresden, New York, lies Greenidge Generation, a power plant turned bitcoin mine that operates 24/7 and emitted more than 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2024, in an otherwise immaculate region known for its agriculture and tourism. Local environmental advocacy groups have been engaged in a never-ending lawsuit with the cryptomine over its air pollution, which they claim isn’t consistent with New York’s 2019 climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act , or CLCPA. The CLCPA commits the state to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040 and to being entirely off fossil fuels by 2050. “We have deep ties to the region, and I’ve always considered it the one constant I’ve

Dresden, NY · 2025-03-17

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New York To Pay For Transgender Prisoners Transition Surgery

New York State may pay for transgender prisoners to have their transition surgery. There is a total of 115 non-binary incarcerated individuals in New York State prisons, as of January 2025. Non-binary means that a person does not fit into the traditional genders of male or female. According to Wikipedia,

New York · 2025-03-16

Times Union

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Former Niskayuna teacher faces backlash after admitting to touching women

Michael Dickerson talked about the 2017 incident at a rally this month — but had already been put on leave by the district. He has since quit.

Niskayuna, NY · 2025-03-17

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Hudson Valley Organization Ends Program, Cuts Half Its Workforce

A Hudson Valley organization is laying off about half its workforce while ending an important program. Highest-Paying Jobs in New York That Don't Require a College Degree. These are the highest-paying jobs in New York that don't require a college degree. Note, that information about the latest layoffs in the Hudson Valley is below this list.

New York · 2025-03-16