New York to legalize medical aid in dying this month: Here’s what you need...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Medical Aid in Dying Act is set to be signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul this month, ending a 10-year journey for the controversial legislation. Here’s what you need to know about the bill. When will Hochul sign it?. Hochul...
Arrest made in what is believed to be New York State’s first murder of...
Police in Nassau County say Stephen Primm of Bay Shore opened fire on Joseph Fountain, 40, in New Cassel around 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.
As rats roam platforms, NYC subway riders not happy as fares hit $3
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New year, same old problems: New Yorkers are battling the subway blues, which increased its price for passage Sunday. Now $3 a pop, subway riders are grappling with yet another boosted expense without feeling like there’s much to show for it. Ian Ward told...
McDonald’s popular McRib sandwich contains no rib meat, class-action lawsuit alleges
A federal class-action lawsuit accused McDonald's of misleading consumers by marketing its popular McRib sandwich as if it consists of actual pork rib meat - when the plaintiffs alleged it doesn't contain any. The lawsuit, which was filed Dec. 23 in the Northern District of Illinois, was brought by four...
Man in critical condition after shooting in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A man is in critical condition after a shooting on the Westside of Syracuse. Officers were sent to the 700 block of West Onondaga Street at 9:16 p.m. on January 3 for a ShotSpotter activation for multiple rounds. When officers got to the scene, they found a 24-year-old man in a […]
Lake Effect Snowstorm Dumps 70 Inches Across New York, Reports Show
A powerful and persistent lake effect snowstorm has hammered New York State over the past several days, blanketing regions across the state—particularly along the eastern edge of Lake Ontario—in massive, record-breaking snowfall. Local reports, photos, and weather alerts reveal the staggering toll the storm has...
New York widens foam, plastic ban
Foam takeout boxes and tiny hotel shampoo bottles just got the boot statewide, according to Spectrum News 1. As of Jan. 1, New York expanded its ban on polystyrene foam food containers and single-use plastic personal care bottles. The updated rules bar food service businesses from using foam containers meant for cold...
Popular Supermarket To Close All Stores In New York On Same Day
Hudson Valley Post 2025 Year In Review: Here is our 6th most viewed story of 2025.
NY’s legal cannabis shops reach new high, doubling in a year
The number of legal cannabis shops in New York State nearly doubled in a year, reaching a new high of more than 550 shops, state regulators said Friday.
What Do These Lines On New York State Roads Mean?
The New York State Department of Transportation explains why you may see these lines on the road in the winter.
