FBI asking for tips in Gracie Mansion bombs incident
NEW YORK (PIX11) — While two suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside Gracie Mansion were charged with federal crimes, the FBI is asking for your help as the investigation continues. The NYPD and FBI anti-terrorism task force searched the Pennsylvania homes of Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi on Sunday as...
N.Y. lawmakers, advocates push to eliminate cap for HIV Emergency Shelter Allowance in upstate...
State Assemblymember Harry Bronson and state Sen. April Baskin, both from Western New York, have introduced new budget language around a rental assistance program that serves those living with HIV and AIDS. The HIV Emergency Shelter Allowance is a public assistance program administered by the state Office Temporary &...
Modeled after NYC, new bill proposes vacant buildings be converted into apartments
New proposed legislation aims to create a state tax credit to convert vacant office buildings into residential space. “We must continue to strengthen the core,” said New York state Sen. Pat Fahy, D-Albany. “The core of our urban areas whether that’s Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse and more.”. Fahy...
Dark days loom for New Yorkers as climate law promises blackouts, cost hikes
Gov. Hochul has spent much of her 4 ¹/₂ years in office facing a time bomb left by her predecessor: drastic, legally binding greenhouse gas reduction targets that the state has no practical means of meeting. The 2019 Climate Act requires New York to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-quarter from that year’s...
New York Mourns Loss of National Guard Major and NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, Who...
Today, our state mourns the loss of Major Sorffly Davius, who died on March 6 at Camp Buehring in Kuwait while serving his country. Major Davius was the “Citizen Soldier” in every sense. A dedicated NYPD officer and decorated Army veteran, he spent his career protecting others. Before his overseas deployment, he...
Closing Time: 5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in New York: March 2026
Between the $16.00 statewide minimum wage and the high cost of maintaining "legacy" square footage, several household names are finishing their final "everything must go" sales this month. From the total disappearance of a discount icon to the pruning of iconic department stores, here are the 5 major retail chains...
NYPD officer who died overseas supporting Operation Epic Fury was a beloved father and...
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The NYPD officer who died as a result of a medical episode in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury was a beloved husband and father, New York officials said Saturday night. Officer Sorffly Davius died on Friday at Camp Buehring in Kuwait, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Davius...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mt. Sinai doctors clash: ‘It’s always about money.’
A contract dispute between the insurer and health care providers drags on. [ more › ]
Educational Group Gets $1.88M for Workforce Development Program
An educational organization has received $1.88 million for its workforce development program. The money came from $15 million that the state provided, which was distributed to 13 different workforce development programs across the state. Nassau BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County)...
📢 NY breweries shine in 2026 national rankings
Several New York breweries just earned national praise in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Strangebird Brewery at 62 Marshall St. in Rochester ranked #3 in the nation for best brewpubs. The spot opened in 2021 and is known for its creative beers and made-from-scratch menu.
