It’s Too Expensive to Live in New York
As a concept, “affordability” has become a popular buzzword for policymakers. Everyone says they want to deliver it for their constituents—especially now as the 2026 Legislative Session has officially begun—which is unsurprising, as it would seem silly to indicate anything else. The reality for New Yorkers isn’t...
New York Tightens Medicaid Home-Care Program After Massive Fraud Exposure
Albany, NY (January 10, 2026) – New York’s flagship Medicaid home-care program is undergoing a sweeping overhaul after investigators concluded that scammers, middlemen, and lax oversight drained more than $1.2 billion in public funds over several years. The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP),...
Protesters express frustrations with Democratic leaders after Renee Nicole Good’s death
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The death of Renee Nicole Good has ignited a wave of protests in the Capital Region, with hundreds gathering on Saturday to honor her memory and demand accountability for the actions of ICE agents. The protests have extended to Saratoga Springs, where demonstrators expressed their...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul orders flags to half-staff Saturday
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags on all state government buildings to fly at half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 10, in honor of retired New York State Police Sergeant Michael L. Piro. Piro died on Jan. 6 from an illness related to his assignment at the World Trade Center site following...
NY Teen Arrested After Laser Hits Helicopter During Flight
State Police say a Buffalo teen aimed a laser at a helicopter, causing vision problems for the crew and forcing the aircraft to change course.
Salina stabbing sparks standoff, fire
Smoke, flames, and flash bangs marked a tense police standoff after a daytime stabbing in Salina, according to CNY Central. Deputies responded to a stabbing on Sunflower Drive around 3:41 p.m. Friday, believing the suspect barricaded inside the home. The victim went to Upstate University Hospital in critical...
Weedsport residents push back on Byrne Dairy plan
Tensions ran high at a packed public hearing as Weedsport residents blasted Byrne Dairy’s plan to build a gas station and store, according to The Citizen. The company hopes to redevelop the old Shurfine grocery lot, but many locals say it’s the wrong fit — citing traffic, lighting, fumes, and concerns over another...
Lawsuit: New York youth detention centers illegally using solitary confinement
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Juvenile detention centers in New York are keeping children and young adults in solitary confinement for days or weeks at a time, a federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges....
NJ Ranks Among States With Nation’s Highest Flu Rate
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is among a handful of states hit hard early on by a surge of influenza cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This particular virus is influenza A — the H3N2 strain — and it’s spreading rapidly across the country, driven by holiday travel.
Gas prices hit nearly five-year low, but Vermont still among most expensive
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The new year is off to a cheaper start at the pump, with the national average gas price reaching its lowest point in nearly five years. According to AAA, the national average is sitting at $2.81 per gallon. The last time it was that low was March 2021.
