As temperatures rise, rangers closely monitor ice at Long Island State Parks
Ice skating is currently permitted at Hempstead Lake State Park and Belmont Lake State Park, where sustained cold recently created thick enough ice to open skating to the public.
Former Westchester Congressman Richard Ottinger Passes at Age 97
Richard Lawrence Ottinger, a distinguished American politician, lawyer, and legal educator, passed away on February 16, 2026, at his home in Mamaroneck, New York, at the age of 97. Ottinger dedicated his life to public service, leaving an indelible mark through his extensive career in the U.S. House of...
Popular Upstate New York Restaurants Named Best in the Country
An Upstate New York and a lower Hudson Valley restaurant have both been named one of the best restaurants in the nation.
Pia Rahman launches campaign to succeed Claire Valdez in Queens’ 37th Assembly District
Pia Rahman, a community organizer and healthcare worker who previously served as campaign manager for Assembly District 34 candidate Brian Romero, has launched a campaign to succeed Assembly Member Claire Valdez in the 37th District. Valdez, a prominent member of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists...
Zoe Anderson Norris: A Queen of Bohemia
From exposing slumlords and corrupt politicians to advocating for impoverished immigrants, she captured the injustices of her era with a wit and tenacity that still resonate today. In the first biography of Norris, Queen of Bohemia Predicts Own Death: Gilded-Age Journalist Zoe Anderson Norris (Fordham University...
Light Snow Dusts New York Tri-State Region as Cold Air Moves In
Snow Arrives Amid Forecast Uncertainty (Image Credits: Unsplash) New York City – Light snowfall coated roads and sidewalks across the New York metro area late Sunday into early Monday, delivering one to three inches in many spots as a departing storm clashed with cold air. Snow Arrives Amid Forecast Uncertainty...
29 co-workers split $1 million Powerball lottery prize in New York
ELMONT, N.Y. — 28 New Yorkers and one Pennsylvania resident claimed and split a $1 million Powerball lottery prize last week, the New York Lottery announced. 29 co-workers all went in on a lottery ticket together as part of an office pool and won $1 million in Powerball, a press release from the Lottery revealed.
New York Ranks Among Best States For Truck Stops
Imagine hitting the road and finding the perfect pit stop. New York's truck stops are getting some serious praise—let's find out why.
New York School District Bans E-Bikes and E-Scooters on Campus After Safety Concerns
A Long Island school district has officially banned e-bikes and e-scooters from all school property, marking one of the first district-wide policies of its kind in New York. Reason: Safety concerns and supervision limitations. District-Wide Ban Takes Effect. The Hicksville Public School District implemented the rule...
New York State’s New Warning About These Rideshare Apps
Here in New York State, you are limited by certain laws and regulations as to which rideshare services are allowed to operate.
