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Wake and funeral services have been announced for 49-year-old New York State Police Sergeant Nigel K. Barnett of Poughkeepsie, NY.

A lengthy and impassioned public comment session was held regarding the $11.1 billion “Freedom Plaza” casino proposal—which is being spearheaded by Soloviev Group and Mohegan Sun—on September 15. It would transform a stretch of the East River, on First Ave. near the United Nations, if it ends up snagging one of three...

Two local water districts received a combined $10 million from a state grant that will eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) — also known as “forever chemicals” — from their water systems. The Albertson Water District received a $5 million grant for...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New Yorkers can expect a warm and increasingly sunny Thursday with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front will move through Friday, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature and humidity. The weather service forecasts...

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As the country transitions into early fall, the Old Farmer's Almanac warns residents from this state to brace for a "wild" winter.

A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners and producers who were worried about its potential impact on the theater district. A state-commissioned community advisory committee...

When comparing the 50 states (and the District of Columbia) on key indicators of 'teacher-friendliness,' New York earned an excellent ranking.

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has spoken out against the proposed Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, urging the Public Service Commission to delay the vote and arguing that the pipeline is unnecessary and will damage the environment and residents' finances.

For years sailors who traveled up and down the Hudson river claimed to seeing beings, and some say they even caused a famous shipwreck.