NY Bar Foundation marks 75 years and draws hundreds at gala honoring 3 ‘Champions...
CITYWIDE — The New York Bar Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic entity of the New York State Bar Association, celebrated its 75th anniversary at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on Nov. 7. More than 350 guests attended the gala. The four honorees included Loretta Lynch, former judge and U.S. attorney...
The Ecological Impacts of 200 Years of Hudson River Dredging
More than 85% of the river’s islands have been eliminated and most of the river’s side channels have been filled in. About half of the river shoreline between Troy and the Mario Cuomo Bridge (formally Tappan Zee) has been engineered. For thousands of years the Hudson River has...
NYC Health + Hospitals Post-Acute Care Facilities Earn Top Honors from U.S. News &...
Nearly 15,000 nursing homes nationwide were evaluated for the 2026 awards, with only 1,064 (7%) nursing homes nationwide and 71 nursing homes in New York State earning “high-performing” ratings in both categories. New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that its five nursing homes have...
IKEA is Finally in Upstate!
Folks across Upstate New York have been begging for an IKEA store for years, and their prayers have finally been answered
NY Gov. Hochul’s running mate shortlist includes Brooklyn DA, state lawmaker
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking at an event in Puerto Rico in early November. The governor met with at least one potential candidate over the weekend at a conference in Puerto Rico. [ more › ]
Con Edison reduces proposed rate hikes amid pushback
Con Edison has agreed to sharply scale back proposed rate hikes for electric and gas customers in New York City and Westchester County. Under a new three-year agreement, a previously proposed 11.4% electric rate increase set to take effect starting Jan. 1, 2026 has been reduced to 2.8%, while a proposed 13.3% gas...
Queens pols demand gov sign medical language access bill
Children of immigrants and non-native English speakers often become their family’s translators growing up, a task they are often unequipped for when their parents are seeking precise clear instructions for their medical care. Advocates said the current system places the burden on families and children to find their...
Missing Elderly Man Found Trapped In Upstate New York Swamp
A 77-year-old vanished while hunting in Upstate New York. Here’s what happened next.
New York drivers may be forced to get $1,000 ‘speed limiter’ under new bill
A new proposed state law will force chronic reckless speeders to install "speed limiter devices" in their cars in New York
Two Tiny Eateries Crowned New York’s Best Hidden Restaurants
Are you looking for a new hidden gem restaurant? These small eateries are becoming huge with foodies.
