New York reports record-high number of flu hospitalizations in a single week
Over 4,546 people were hospitalized with the flu statewide during the week ending on Dec. 27, the State Department of Health reported.
New York State DEC Announces More Than $22 Million for Climate Smart Communities Grant...
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced $22.7 million in Climate Smart Communities Grant awards for 43 projects to help municipalities take action to address climate change. This year’s funded projects reduce flood risk by retrofitting or relocating...
10 Stunning Towns In New York Where You Can Retire And Live Comfortably On...
Looking for charming towns in New York where retirement dollars stretch further?. These 10 delightful communities offer affordable living and plenty of small-town charm!. Nestled along the shores of its namesake lake, Skaneateles is a picture-perfect retirement haven. This Finger Lakes gem combines small-town charm...
Who got the most snow? Here are the latest totals for Upstate NY, Central...
The lake effect snow dumped feet of snow in Oswego County.
Truth behind 100-year-old ‘upside down’ traffic lights found only in a single American state
DRIVE anywhere in the United States and the rules of traffic lights are identical. The red light is always on top and the green is always on the bottom. From Texas to Maine, the lights look the same so that drivers can react instantly without thinking. But head to Syracuse,...
Owens, newly mayor, preaches Walsh-era policies as city’s first black leader
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As an audience packed the Landmark Theatre to see the new Syracuse mayor sworn into office, a Saturday afternoon felt much like the Sunday mornings so familiar to her as a pastor. Sharon Owens, who was inaugurated as mayor privately on New Year’s Day and publicly two days later, basked in […]
Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in WNY
FILLMORE, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket has been sold in Western New York. The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket for the January 2 evening drawing was sold in Fillmore, NY. The ticket was sold at Hanson Farms located at 19 W Main Street...
Divorce in New York : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the New York Decides...
New York courts decide divorce outcomes based on the best interests of children for custody and equitable distribution principles for finances, with 2026 reforms emphasizing detailed disclosures and individualized support calculations. Alimony, now termed maintenance, follows statutory formulas adjusted for recent...
Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American...
New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.
Are There Paranormal Beings Along The Shores of New York’s Hudson River?
For years sailors who traveled up and down the Hudson river claimed to seeing beings, and some say they even caused a famous shipwreck.
