New Laws in New York in 2026
2026 brings big changes: new laws in New York and across the U.S. cover minimum wage hikes, hemp regulations, and more. Stay informed on what affects you.
Best Christmas Tree in U.S.? You’ll Find It in NY & Not in NYC
The best Christmas tree in the U.S. is right here in New York—and it’s not in the city. Rochester’s Genesee Brewery Keg Tree just earned the title of America’s top Christmas tree, beating even Rockefeller Center.
Northern lights may be visible in New York this week
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The northern lights could be visible in parts of New York this week, according to predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. On Sunday, there’s only a possibility to see the northern lights at the very northern tip of New York. But by Monday, half of the state could be […]
New MTA Tool Shows Where Transit Construction is Happening
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority rolled out a beta version of its revamped Capital Program Dashboard, giving New Yorkers a clearer window into how major transit projects are moving across the system. The new platform pulls together construction activity for New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road,...
Barclay slams tax hike talk, pushes affordability bills
New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay is urging lawmakers to reject any proposals that could raise taxes, warning that even discussions of higher rates risk deepening the state’s ongoing economic crisis. In a column released Friday, Barclay took aim at what he sees as growing openness from Albany’s...
New York health officials won’t change hepatitis B vaccine guidance
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
Prosecutors Push For Kay Flock To Receive 50-Year Prison Sentence
Beyond his legal situation, Kay Flock also recently generated headlines for dissing Young Thug from behind bars.
Localities Receive Over $20M for Community Centers
Two Long Island municipalities received more than $20 million in state funding through the state’s $100 million Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program. The Village of Hempstead was allocated $15 million for the construction of a new community center...
A Long Island True Crime Story Becomes New Novel
Steven Damman disappeared from outside a supermarket in East Meadow on Long Island on Halloween, 1955. He was not yet three years old. Still unsolved, the case has intrigued many over the ensuing years – none more so than Newsday journalist John Valenti. For Nothing is Hidden, Valenti’s new...
Light Snow, Freezing Drizzle Early This Morning Across New York Metro
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, NY – The National Weather Service in New York City reports a mix of light snow, drizzle, and freezing drizzle early this morning, with slick travel conditions possible across portions of the New...
