New coronavirus vaccines are available, and state health officials encourage anyone 65 and older, at risk for severe COVID-19 or who has never received a COVID vaccine to get it as students return to school — and ahead of the respiratory illness season.
ALBANY (TNS) — The potential for nuclear reactors and similar technology to become an integral part of New York’s clean energy goals was a central topic at an energy summit Thursday in Syracuse that was convened by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration as the state struggles to meet the mandate…
RANDOLPH — One team from Randolph Central School’s FFA will advance to the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this October.
NEW YORK — FBI agents this week searched the homes of New York City’s police commissioner and at least three top deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams, according to people familiar with the matter.
BUFFALO — Among progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s is one of the most common and most heartbreaking. It robs individuals of their memories and self-sufficiency and can even alter their personalities.
ALBANY — Three people who tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease have died after an outbreak at an assisted living facility in Upstate New York, officials said Thursday.
The New York state Department of Motor Vehicles reminded the public of law changes that now ban the sale of license plate covers and increases penalties for those convicted of obscuring a license plate to avoid detection or toll collection.
WEST VALLEY — The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a public information meeting from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday on a proposed intersection improvement project scheduled to begin next summer.
A former aide to two New York governors was charged Tuesday with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government who used her state positions to subtly advance Beijing’s agenda in exchange for financial benefits worth millions of dollars.
ALBANY (TNS) — Many Americans are working less than they have in years.
IRONDEQUOIT (AP) — A family of four found dead in the basement of a smoldering Rochester-area home appear to have been killed by something other than the fire and their deaths are being investigated as homicides, police said Monday.
New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout this Labor Day weekend.
If you know anything about Oswego, New York, you know that its winters can be brutal — even by Upstate New York standards.
GEDDES (TNS) — Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the New York State Fair Wednesday, drinking milk from New York state cows, signing a bill to help the state’s maple producers and championing results of her executive order for state agencies to buy more locally grown farm products.
SCHENECTADY (TNS) — The proposed Equal Rights Amendment that would change the state constitution has become a lightning rod for political controversy as Election Day approaches.
New York state has adopted new regulations regarding the permitting and reporting of largemouth/smallmouth bass tournaments.
ALBANY— A lawyer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked a state appeals court Wednesday to restore him to New York’s presidential election ballot, even though he has suspended his campaign.
WELLSVILLE — At a joint meeting of officials of the town and village boards and public hearing Monday evening, the 2024 comprehensive plan was approved.
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office reports that opioid overdose deaths are declining outside of New York City.
SALISBURY (TNS) — A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk.
New York state is expanding to statewide a multi-year study of how increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting can improve the survival of bald and golden eagles.
ALBANY (TNS) — State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball is urging horse owners across New York to vaccinate their animals against eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus.
New York Senate Republicans have unveiled a legislative package intended to ensure lasting, affordable energy as a counter to what they call the unrealistic clean energy goals of Democrats in Albany.
SYOSSET — A New York man distraught that he was being forced to move from his late mother's home shot and killed four of his family members before taking his own life, police said Monday.
Assemblyman Joseph Giglio wants the governor to permanently change the state Department of Environmental Conservation permit process to allow local highway superintendents and public works departments to clear creeks and streams of debris to protect communities from flooding.
ALBANY — A New York judge said Friday he won’t force state election officials to tell voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights, dealing a blow to Democrats who pushed for the change.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that allows small craft producers of spirits, cider and mead to ship directly to their customers.
ALBANY (TNS) — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week.
MINEOLA — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions in a New York court Thursday about how his presidential campaign handled revelations that some people gathering signatures to get him on the state ballot concealed his name on the petitions and used other deceptive methods.
Late blight, a destructive plant disease best known for causing the Irish potato famine of the 19th century, has been confirmed in Allegany County.
Add to the seemingly endless list of potentially harmful invasive species to be on the lookout for: the hammerhead worm.
GEDDES (TNS) — Somehow Jim Victor and Marie Pelton locked the door of a glass refrigerator for 11 days and kept their secret hidden inside.
ALBANY (TNS) — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office.
ALBANY — A New York law allowing all registered voters to cast their ballots by mail was upheld Tuesday by the state’s highest court, which rejected a Republican challenge to the legislation.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lashed out Monday at former President Donald Trump as a serial fraud and a disgrace to his home state in a speech to the Democratic National Convention.
ALBANY (TNS) — In November, New Yorkers will vote on a constitutional amendment that would codify reproductive rights and protection from identity-based discrimination. Whether or not the words “abortion” and “LGBT” will be included in the explanation of the ballot amendment is unclear.
The New York State Department of Health has recognized National Immunization Awareness Month and encourages New Yorkers to review their children’s vaccination status before the start of the new school year.
ELLICOTTVILLE — Michael Henry, a New York City commercial litigator with a background in business and finance, cites two main reasons he’s been willing to accept the admittedly uphill challenge of running for state attorney general as a Republican.
State Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio were joined by legislative colleagues and law enforcement and correctional officers Thursday in calling on the governor to suspend full-contact visitation in state prisons to stop the inflow of drugs into the facilities.
WASHINGTON — Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the lists prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs.
NAPLES, N.Y. — An organic seed company with national reach has surprised its supporters by announcing it will end sales and give hundreds of varieties away, declaring “we can no longer commodify our beloved kin, these seeds, or ourselves.”
ALBANY — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign suffered a blow this week when a judge in New York invalidated his petition to put his name on the state ballot, a ruling that could potentially create problems for the candidate as he faces challenges elsewhere.
After a record-setting month of tornadoes and extreme weather in Upstate New York, Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesday he is doubling down on his push to increase federal funding for the nation’s weather monitoring systems and NY’s advanced regional weather early warning systems.
Cornell Cooperative Extension encourages farmers affected by recent storm damage to document and share any impacts the weather may have had on their homes or businesses.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times editorial board will stop endorsing candidates in New York elections, the paper’s opinion editor said Monday.
ALBANY — A judge ruled Monday that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name should not appear on New York’s ballot, ruling that he falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions despite living in California.
State Sen. George Borrello has introduced new legislation designed to enhance safety in highway construction and maintenance zones.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby raced northward with heavy rain Friday that caused flooding in Allegany County and evacuations in Steuben County, with major flood damage and rescues also reported in Potter, Cameron and Tioga counties in Pennsylvania.
New York hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits for the 2024-25 season are on sale, with distribution kicking off the first time that all licenses and associated tags will be printed on plain paper rather than plastic stock.
It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and big names in American politics are popping up. But it’s not in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin or Georgia.
