New York State’s minimum wage to increase on January 1
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on January 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases. The minimum wage will rise to $17.00 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the rest of the state will see an increase to $16.00 per hour. This...
New Yorkers Who Own These Animals Face Serious Trouble
People who own these forbidden animals in New York State could face some very big trouble.
New York Department of Health announces most flu cases ever recorded in 1 week
The New York Department of Health announced that their most recent data showed 71,123 positive flu cases reported in the week ending on December 20.
New York State Police hand out more than 660 tickets during 10-day enforcement operation
ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. - The New York State Police (NYSP) reported this week that issued more than 660 citations during a 10-day concentrated enforcement period.
Don’t Get Surprised: NY Law Lets Neighbors Enter Homes for Repairs
Homeowners Beware: Neighbor Access Rights Have Changed in New York I have to admit, when I first heard about New […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
How to Legally End Your Own Life Under New York’s Dying Act
Soon, New Yorkers will have the right to end their own life if they are terminally ill. But just how easy will it be to do?
Fire reported near Costello Parkway in Minoa
MINOA, N.Y. — Firefighters responded to a reported industrial/commercial fire Saturday evening in the Village of Minoa. According to the Minoa Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 6:40 p.m. to the area of Costello Parkway near South Main Street and Hulbert Street for a reported fire. The incident was...
OCWA readies to fix ruptured transmission line as crews, equipment flow in from as...
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Onondaga County Water Authority will spend the weekend getting ready to repair a ruptured transmission line on Monday as work crews and equipment stream in from as far as Texas. Officials said that the water flowing into the system that feeds six towns east of the...
McMahon: Water levels stabilized some amid water main repairs, says no need for emergency...
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said Friday that the situation of conserving water in some towns looks to have stabilized as construction continues to repair a complex water main break earlier this week. McMahon said Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA)’s efforts to redistribute water through the county’s...
When did the last snow plow drive down your Syracuse street? Look it up.
When is the last time a snow plow went down your Syracuse street?. You can look it up on the city’s interactive map. Streets marked in gray have not been plowed in over 24 hours. There is a lot of gray on this map, including streets downtown in front of City Hall.
