Putnam residents experience longest commute outside of Big Apple
NEW YORK – Residents of Putnam County experience the longest commute to work outside of New York City. Census data just released indicates when it comes to average commutes, residents of New York face the longest travel times. The four New York counties with the longest average commutes are...
Thruway Crash Sends Trooper to the Hospital
In a split second, a traffic stop became a harrowing scene on the Thruway, raising questions about road safety for our law enforcement.
Solar is NYC’s Hedge Against Rate Hikes
Despite a key federal solar tax credit expiring, residential solar continues to offer homeowners’ dependable savings. Thanks to progressive state and city policies, combined with fundamental economic benefits, solar remains the most effective financial defense for New York households. New Yorkers will see utility...
More NYC Households to Qualify for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Under Tweaked State Program
The state is adjusting its income eligibility criteria for Empower+, which helps tenants and homeowners pay for energy-saving building upgrades. Previous rules made it hard for city households to qualify: since 2010, only 7 percent of the program’s retrofit projects were in the five boroughs. Mona Abu Rayyan has...
New York Officials Issue Urgent Nuclear Survival Tips
This isn't a drill anymore. New York officials released emergency guides on what to do if the "big one" hits. Read them now.
Issues facing women during this Women’s History Month
This week on In Focus, Rochester state Assemblymember Sarah Clark discusses the critical importance of child care. Clark emphasizes child care’s impact on working parents and the economy. She highlights the challenges of affordability and accessibility, noting that many families rely on family members for care. Clark...
Connecticut driver strikes New York police cruiser, injures trooper, police say
A New York State Police trooper was treated for minor injuries at a medical center and later released.
New York Lawyer Busted In Alleged $500K ‘Enforcer’ Extortion Plot
Handcuff (File) A Brooklyn federal court unsealed a complaint Friday charging Joshua Nass, a licensed...
NYC Council Dems float bizarre plan to crack down on the supermarket self-checkout line
Left-leaning members of the NYC Council are considering bizarre new legislation that aims to curb retail theft — by penalizing customers and business owners rather than criminals. NYC supermarkets and pharmacies would be forced to impose a 15-item limit for customers using self-checkout lines, and have at least one...
Mild weather in Tri-State Area this weekend before heavy rain arrives Monday
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
