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N.Y. State GOP Senators Demand Audit of Aid Programs

New York is bracing for a shake-up as incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul back a universal childcare program expected to place new tax burdens on workers across the state. While the aim is to provide no-cost childcare for children as young as 6 months, the New York Post reported that the Fiscal...

U.S. News & World Report ranked the best places to live and retire in New York state in 2026, and Ithaca made the lists. Overall, U.S. News ranked the 250 Best Places to Retire and the 250 Best Places to Live across the U.S. in 2026. Ithaca ranked No. 20 on the list of the Best Places to Live in New York state, and...

The New York State Department of Transportation explains why you may see these lines on the road in the winter.

A suspect is facing multiple charges after an alleged domestic disturbance.

This is the story behind a classic piece of clothing that originated in Rochester, New York.

ALBANY- Governor Kathy Hochul has granted clemency and sentence commutations to 13 New Yorkers, according to a recent announcement from the governor’s office. The clemency recipients include people convicted in the 1980s and 1990s of offenses such as robbery, assault, drug-related crimes, weapons possession, and...

A new law bans some businesses from going fully cashless in New York State. A bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last month “prohibits food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash.” The legislation, similar to laws in other states like New Jersey in Colorado, is expected to...

Billionaires fleeing California before crippling tax hikes hit should be a stark warning to New York leaders who want to put the squeeze on the wealthy to fund lavish lefty policies. The Post reported Monday that Google co-founder Larry Page and venture capitalist Peter Thiel are among the one-percenters hatching...

ALBANY N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers that expanded waste reduction laws take effect January 1, 2026. The new rules extend the state’s ban on polystyrene foam food service containers (such as Styrofoam) to include cold storage...