Superintendents doubt taxpayer support for zero-emission bus mandate
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A group of school superintendents and lawmakers are advocating for legislation that would allow New York school districts to opt out of the state's zero-emission school bus mandate. T. The mandate requires all new school buses sold in the state to be...
Exclusive: Fake plates bought online being used to avoid congestion pricing
News 12 was the first to report about the years of fees and fines a Huntington grandmother faced because people across the country purchased her vanity plate on Amazon.
Price gouging on eggs and poultry draws warning by the state
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State Attorney General Letitia James is warning businesses against price gouging on eggs and poultry. The alert follows a spreading bird flu that continues to make grocery prices soar nationwide. James said the national shortage should not be an excuse...
Hawk Trapped Inside New York State Grocery Store Rescued
Did anyone know that some hawks apparently like deli food? New York state offcials were called back in early January to reports of a hawk that was trapped inside a grocery store. According to the deputies that made the call, the bird-of-prey had perched itself near the stores's...
50 Popular Sodas Are Gone Forever In New York State
No matter if you call the drink "soda" or "pop," many New Yorkers are searching for a new favorite soft drink. Is your favorite soda or pop gone from store shelves across the Empire State?. New Yorkers Call It Soda Or Pop. The majority of New York State calls the...
Former congressman Lee Zeldin confirmed to lead Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Immigration attorney advises residents on rights amid increased ICE activity in New York
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Federal ICE agents were cracking down on illegal immigrants in New York City Tuesday morning. “My understanding is that they had specific names of people who committed crimes, serious offenders,” said Governor Hochul. “Those are exactly the people...
Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul: Funding
“In the hours since the federal government released their memo threatening to slash $3 trillion in federal funding, millions of New Yorkers have voiced their fears that this unprecedented step would take away their health care, defund their local law enforcement agencies, block...
Nearly 40 Food Items You Can No Longer Buy In New York State
Some of your favorite foods might be gone forever in New York State. If you can't find your favorite item, this might be why. 13 Popular Foods Gone Forever at New York Stores In 2025. By the end of 2024, many popular food items, like soda, cookies, sandwiches and more...
Very Dangerous Phone Numbers You Should Block Now In New York
You probably get many scam calls or texts each day. Top officials say these are the most dangerous phone numbers that are trying to scam you. Probably multiple times a day, my phone rings and my phone says the call is likely a "scam" call. Scam texts are also often sent.
