New York braces for Mayor Zohran Mamdani
In June, after Zohran Mamdani somehow bulldozed through the New York Democratic mayoral primary and seized the nomination, I was walking through my neighborhood — I live just north of Manhattan — when a friend saw me and deadpanned: “So when Mayor Mamdani makes the buses free, can we ride them on Shabbos?” This was...
8 Million Inflation Refund Checks Distributed Ahead of Thanksgiving
New York State has officially distributed more than 8.2 million inflation relief checks to eligible residents, Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week. These payments are part of a major initiative she secured in the FY 2026 State Budget, which allocated $2.2 billion to help households cope with rising living...
Amazon wins injunction against New York labor law
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A federal judge on Wednesday granted Amazon.com a preliminary injunction to block the New York State Public Employment Relations Board from enforcing a new state law that the online retailer considers an attempt to illegally regulate private-sector labor relations.
Police bust cockfighting ring in West Haven, arrest 7 men
Police busted an illegal cockfighting ring Saturday evening, arresting seven men from Connecticut and New York on animal cruelty charges.
NYS changes medicinal marijuana regulations
New York state has passed a new law that will change regulations for medicinal marijuana. State officials said the changes will make medicinal marijuana more accessible to patients no matter where they’re from.
Sparked by opportunity, New York students turn to electrical trades
With demand for skilled trade workers expected to rise in the coming years, a new generation of students is finding its place in the electrical field. At Capital Region BOCES, high school seniors say the work offers stability, purpose and a path that can’t easily be replaced by technology.
Large underage drinking party busted in Upstate NY
A large underage drinking party was busted in Upstate New York, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Four DEC Forest Rangers conducted a late-night detail to curtail the suspected party in Coon Hollow State Forest on Saturday night. Rangers met with deputies from the...
Stefanik blasts Hochul for ‘flip flop’ on energy policies over natural gas ban
New York gubernatorial candidate Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is knocking Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) on her shifting thoughts towards the state’s natural gas ban. Hochul recently backtracked on implementing a law that would require most new buildings to have only electric appliances. Stefanik says Hochul’s hesitancy...
Governor Hochul Visits Schenectady to Serve Thanksgiving Meals to Local Residents
On November 26, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Schenectady to distribute Thanksgiving meals to local residents. The event was held at the Capital City Rescue Mission, where the Governor served food to community members.
Warrant: Minor traffic stops lead to Cato immigration raid
CATO, N.Y. — CNY Central has obtained the application for a warrant used by the United States Department of Homeland Security to conduct the raid and detainment of nearly 70 people at Nutrition Bar Confections on Sept. 4. The warrant, granted by the United States District Court for the...
