Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary Celebrated with Historic Boat Journey from Buffalo to New York...
On October 24, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul marked the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening with an event in New York City. The event celebrated the arrival of the Seneca Chief, a replica canal boat. The boat retraced the route taken by Governor DeWitt Clinton from Buffalo to New York City in 1825. The Seneca...
On 200th anniversary of Erie Canal, crew of replica ship ponders NY waterway’s future
There’s a lot of time to ponder the past and future of the Erie Canal as the Seneca Chief crawls its way through the channels and locks of the 200-year-old marvel. That’s on purpose, said Brian Trzeciak, executive director of the Buffalo Maritime Center. He’s leading the 33-day expedition aboard a replica of the...
N.Y. Lottery: N.Y. man cashes in winning $1M ticket; here’s how much he’ll take...
A Carmel resident has joined the ranks of New York Lottery winners, claiming a $1 million prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off game, lottery officials announced. Devone Cerreiro opted to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $651,010, after required withholdings. The winning ticket was...
Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, saying he respected the will of the primary voters and young people inspired by the Democratic socialist state lawmaker’s candidacy. Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn, has for months declined to officially throw his...
New Yorkers Will Get Bigger Social Security Checks Next Year
There's a financial rollercoaster ahead for Social Security recipients, with increased benefits on the horizon but also some tricky adjustments starting this month.
Type O Negative and Concept Cafes Collab for “Universal Donor” Coffee Launch Events
Type O Negative and Concept Cafes have teamed up for a new line of branded coffee just in time for Halloween – “Universal Donor!” To celebrate this momentous tribute to one of the greatest bands in Metal, there are two events this weekend in New York and New Jersey at Dingbatz New Jersey and Duff’s Alcohol Abuse...
N.Y. weather: Cold temperatures expected in NYC
Chilly temperatures are forecast to impact Staten Island this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Staten Island will experience mostly clear skies Saturday with temperatures reaching the mid to upper-50s during the day, according to the weather service. Overnight, temperatures will drop into the low-...
Intense Debate: Hochul Rejects EMS Protection Bill
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Hochul vetoes EMS protection bill. Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed the Alison Russo EMT Supervisor Staffing Act, a bill that would have ensured no EMS provider in New York City travels alone to emergencies. The bill...
County Executive Jenkins: Crime is Down in Westchester
Westchester County continues to lead the way in public safety — with an 18 percent drop in index crime since last year. Additionally, in the County’s two GIVE communities, Yonkers and Mount Vernon, shootings with injuries are down 42 percent. County Executive Ken Jenkins joined Governor Kathy Hochul...
Early Voting Begins in NYC Mayor, N.J. Governor Races
Early In-Person Voting Begins in NYC Mayor, N.J. Governor Races
