Medicaid cuts may worsen state’s nursing shortage
The effect that Medicaid cuts will have on New Yorkers’ access to patient care has dominated concerns about the federal spending bill, but the ones providing care are expected to feel the pain as well. Nurses, of course, are paid by hospitals, and if some of hospitals’ income streams...
Teachers Claim ‘Serious Problems’ with New York Regents Exam
A large teacher's union is raising concerns after they say they received "widespread reports" of problems with recent Regents exams. Citing what they claim are serious issues with questions for tests in two specific subjects, representatives are now calling for action to avoid what they characterized as a major...
Statewide Hunt Underway for Stolen Horse with Medical Needs from Upstate New York
New York State Police are searching for a missing horse named Koda, taken from a farm in the Union-Endicott area in Broome County...
Camillus man arrested on grand larceny charges in credit union fraud
CAMILLUS — Police have arrested Mark M. Zadroga on multiple charges including grand larceny in connection with a fraudulent automobile loan scheme at a local credit union. Zadroga entered the credit union and presented identification using the name of someone from North Carolina, according to the Camillus Police...
Syracuse VA Medical Center opens renovated community living center
The Syracuse VA Medical Center has completed the year-long renovation of its Community Living Center. According to the VA, the changes are part of its continued effort to modernize the facility’s level of care. “These renovations reflect our deep commitment to honoring Veterans with the best possible environment for...
Ever Seen Stars on a New York House? Here’s What They Mean
Driving by houses quickly can make them all look the same... but take a closer look and there are a staggering number of details that make each one different. Some of them, however, are more mysterious than others. Sometimes a house's uniqueness is thanks to the creativity of their owners...
Some New Yorkers Will Have Their Social Security Payments Cut
There's bad news for some New Yorkers. There have been lots of changes being made to Social Security, some good, some bad. Elon Musk's DOGE made cuts to Social Security staff, eliminating offices and staff. Many recipients have found it difficult to reach a human being in the SSA office, especially since DOGE closed...
New York’s Hunting Regulations Modernized
UTICA, N.Y. -- A new law has been enacted to update New York's hunting regulations, permitting hunters to carry their licenses, tags and privileges in a secure electronic format. Signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, this bill was co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, who represents the 119th district....
Massive Layoffs At Multiple Companies In New York
The economy is not doing well, and New Yorkers are suffering. Multiple companies recently fired hundreds of workers. In June of 2022, 370,000 jobs were added, followed by 586,000 in July of the same year. In contrast, just 3 years later, in July 2025, only 147,000 jobs have been added. Things seem to be on a decline,...
Deadline arrives for NY state schools to submit cell phone ban plan
Friday, August 1 was is the deadline when all schools in New York state must submit a bell-to-bell cell phone plan to the state. It’s part of the Distraction-Free Schools Law, passed earlier this year as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state budget. It applies to all school districts, charter schools, and BOCES schools....
