Ithaca ranked among best places to live, retire in New York. See list
U.S. News & World Report ranked the best places to live and retire in New York state in 2026, and Ithaca made the lists. Overall, U.S. News ranked the 250 Best Places to Retire and the 250 Best Places to Live across the U.S. in 2026. Ithaca ranked No. 20 on the list of the Best Places to Live in New York state, and...
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.
New York State Woman Arrested After Alleged Domestic Fight
A suspect is facing multiple charges after an alleged domestic disturbance.
Did You Know The Hoodie Was Invented In Upstate New York?
This is the story behind a classic piece of clothing that originated in Rochester, New York.
Hochul grants clemency, commutes sentences for 13 New Yorkers
ALBANY- Governor Kathy Hochul has granted clemency and sentence commutations to 13 New Yorkers, according to a recent announcement from the governor’s office. The clemency recipients include people convicted in the 1980s and 1990s of offenses such as robbery, assault, drug-related crimes, weapons possession, and...
New NY law bans businesses from going fully cashless: What about NYS Fair, Dome,...
A new law bans some businesses from going fully cashless in New York State. A bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last month “prohibits food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash.” The legislation, similar to laws in other states like New Jersey in Colorado, is expected to...
Billionaires are fleeing California — Mayor Mamdani, beware!
Billionaires fleeing California before crippling tax hikes hit should be a stark warning to New York leaders who want to put the squeeze on the wealthy to fund lavish lefty policies. The Post reported Monday that Google co-founder Larry Page and venture capitalist Peter Thiel are among the one-percenters hatching...
DEC Reminds New Yorkers of expanded waste reduction laws taking effect January 1
ALBANY N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers that expanded waste reduction laws take effect January 1, 2026. The new rules extend the state’s ban on polystyrene foam food service containers (such as Styrofoam) to include cold storage...
New York Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning, Up to 3 Feet Possible by Saturday,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York – A powerful and highly localized lake effect snow event is expected to bring extreme snowfall rates and dangerous travel conditions to parts of north-central New York through early Saturday....
Black Women Begin 2026 Making History As Mayors In Major U.S. Cities
January 1 marked a historic milestone for local governance as three Black women were sworn in as mayors of major cities.
