CNY Veterans Parade goes on without active military amid federal shutdown
NYS FAIRGROUNDS — The 18th Annual CNY Veterans Parade & Expo went on Saturday at the New York State Fairgrounds, but this year, no active military units participated because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Assemblyman William Magnarelli, who hosts the event, said Veterans Day remains about honoring those...
Here are the 30 top public elementary schools in N.Y., according to U.S. News...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Choosing a school district is an important factor for many families, as the right elementary school helps children develop core competencies to set them up for success. U.S. News & World Report analyzed more than 103,000 pre-K, elementary, and middle schools across the country to...
The Truth About Peregrine Falcons in New York You Didn’t Expect
High above the busy streets of New York, among the skyscrapers and bridges, soars one of the world’s most remarkable hunters—the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus). Known as the fastest bird on Earth, capable of diving at over 200 miles per hour, the peregrine falcon has adapted to a landscape far removed from the...
Explaining Zohran Mamdani’s plan for NYC-run grocery stores
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said city-run grocery stores are an opportunity to address affordability and to give the public a choice.
New York State Police Car Stolen From a Repair Shop
A marked New York State Police patrol vehicle was stolen from an Upstate New York repair shop.
Upstate New York Hospital To Slash Nearly 90 Percent Of Its Beds
A local hospital's plan for massive cuts is sparking outrage among staff and residents.
Micron chip factories in Upstate NY will be delayed by 2-3 years, company says
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Micron Technology will delay opening its first two chipmaking factories in Clay by two to three years, the company said in a report made public today. That would mean the first factory wouldn’t open until eight years after Micron announced in 2022 it planned to build in Central New York.
Governor Hochul Calls on Local SUNY Students and Residents to Join Day of Hunger...
Governor Kathy Hochul has asked members of the Empire State Service Corps and the wider New York community to join a statewide Day of Hunger Action on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event aims to address concerns about food security as the federal government shutdown may affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Killing Two Bangladeshi Handymen in New York
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A New York man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing two Bangladeshi handymen in 2024. The defendant was living illegally in a property and shot the victims last April. The Western New York Bangladeshi community was affected by...
Auburn bar under fire after KKK costume at party
A downtown Auburn bar is facing backlash after a customer wore a Ku Klux Klan costume to its Halloween party, according to The Citizen. The incident at A.T. Walley & Co. was captured in a photo and sparked swift criticism online. The bar owner has since addressed the controversy, though details of the response...

















