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Fairport veteran family demands action after grave items damaged

FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) – A family member of many veterans buried at Greenvale Cemetery in Fairport is demanding accountability from village leaders after she says landscapers destroyed headstones and American flags during property maintenance. Mary Brongo explained she visits the cemetery weekly to pay her respects towards her loved ones and other veterans buried at […]
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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...
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Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Elderly Woman’s Home Using Forged Nassau County Notary...

A 40-year-old Queens man has pleaded guilty to stealing an elderly woman’s home while she was receiving hospice care, using forged property deeds and notarizations […] The post Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Elderly Woman’s Home Using Forged Nassau County Notary Credentials first appeared on SciFisland.com .
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Rescue Dog Lands Beloved Role in Small-Town Musical. Now She’s Looking for a Forever...

Penny, a dog originally rescued from Texas, has been cast as Bruiser in an Upstate New York high school’s production of ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’
Featured picture for Buffalo-area Medicare Advantage members on individual UnitedHealthcare, Independent Health or MVP plans will be out of network at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2027

Buffalo-area Medicare Advantage members on individual UnitedHealthcare, Independent Health or MVP plans will be...

Buffalo-area Medicare Advantage members on any individual UnitedHealthcare, Independent Health or MVP Health Care plan will be out of network at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2027, according to the cancer center’s own 2027 plan list. All 10 UnitedHealthcare products, all seven Independent Health products and all six MVP products are marked “No” for […] The post Buffalo-area Medicare Advantage members on individual UnitedHealthcare, Independent Health or MVP plans will be out of ne
Featured picture for $975/month for a brand new Brooklyn apartment—applications are now open for Crown Heights’ newest housing lottery

$975/month for a brand new Brooklyn apartment—applications are now open for Crown Heights’ newest...

With its historic brownstones , bustling restaurant and bar scene , and close proximity to cultural staples like the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park , Crown Heights continues to be one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Finding rentals in the area that fit within a balanced budget, however, is increasingly difficult on the open market. Now, a new affordable housing lottery has launched at 1060 Pacific Apartments , giving qualifying New Yorkers the chance to secure a home in the neighbor
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Snow Chances Emerge In These Locations As Blustery Weather Arrives

A blustery turn in the Northeast’s weather could give some communities a wintry preview, with location and elevation determining whether it's rain or snow. The National Weather Service expects rain across eastern New York and neighboring western New England on Saturday, Nov. 7, into early Sunday, No…
Featured picture for Hiker falls near summit of NY’s highest peak, refuses to move until rescuers arrive

Hiker falls near summit of NY’s highest peak, refuses to move until rescuers arrive

A hiker from Schenectady had nearly reached the summit of Mount Marcy on October 20 when they fell and refused to get up. Instead, the hiker texted 911 for help. At 5,343 feet, Mount Marcy is New York’s highest peak. In mid-October, weather near the summit is highly variable, and can quickly turn into full winter conditions, with below freezing temperatures and biting wind chills.
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Amtrak’s Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]
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Merrick resident among winning bidders for historic Oheka Castle

A Merrick resident and his business partner have submitted the winning bid for Oheka Castle, the historic Huntington estate that has faced years of foreclosure proceedings and financial uncertainty, potentially ushering in a new chapter for one of Long Island's most recognizable landmarks. Paul Alflen, of Merrick, and Ronald Browning,...

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