Longtime New York state comptroller wins Democratic designation in crowded race
Tom DiNapoli has been designated as a candidate for New York State Comptroller with the Democratic Party five times. But his fifth and latest designation, which he achieved with 90% of the vote Friday afternoon in Syracuse, was the “sweetest of them all.”. DiNapoli will face a primary challenge...
Auburn man jailed after violating court order, investigation spanned weeks
Deputies arrested a man following an investigation into alleged violations of a court-issued order of protection in the Town of Sennett. Michael E. Stanton Jr., 28, of Auburn was arrested by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office on January 30 after an investigation that began in December. Investigators said Stanton...
Garage catches fire at home under renovation in Syracuse; no injuries reported
Syracuse, N.Y. — A fire late Saturday night damaged an attached garage at a home that was under renovation in Syracuse’s Meadowbrook neighborhood, firefighters said. Around 11:12 p.m., Syracuse firefighters were called to the fire at 319 Barrington Road, according to Capt. Erik Caster, a spokesperson for the Syracuse...
Despite bitter cold, some homeless stay outside in Syracuse. Others head to shelters, ERs
Syracuse, N.Y. — Bitter cold in Syracuse over the weekend forced people experiencing homelessness to make hard choices: find a warm place indoors or try to survive outside as temperatures plunged to dangerous levels. More than 30 people were found outside this weekend in Syracuse but only about five...
The No-Frills Restaurant In New York That Locals Swear Has The Best Pancakes In...
New York brunch crowds often chase spectacle, yet the most convincing breakfasts still begin with a steady griddle and familiar technique. In Tribeca, Bubby’s shows how New York traditions hold their ground through careful cooking and an atmosphere that feels lively without becoming overwhelming. The dining room hums...
This New York Diner Feels Like Stepping Back Into the 1960s
New York moves quickly, but a few places still keep their own unhurried rhythm. On the Upper East Side, Lexington Candy Shop offers a rare pocket of New York where routine feels preserved rather than updated, inviting visitors to slow down without even realising it. The room carries the gentle soundtrack of...
New York state amusement sales tax collections fall 27% in 2024
In 2024, New York's total tax revenue reached $119.7 billion, with amusements sales taxes contributing $1.5 million. This amount is down from $2 million collected in the prior year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections...
New York Bagel Factory Opens
The New York Bagel Factory had its grand opening on Saturday, January 31. The store is in the Brookside Mall, next to Staples. Owner Randal Noller said business was brisk all morning. He and a partner own three other locations in eastern Mass. The layout is like the previous occupant,...
State expands energy bill assistance with new EEAP program
NEW YORK- New York State has launched the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP), a new initiative designed to help income-qualified households lower their monthly electric and gas bills, even if they do not receive traditional government benefits. EEAP is a two-year pilot program that expands on the state’s...
Think the cold is painful, NYC? Wait until you see your Con Ed bill.
Con Edison electric power plant with two smoke stacks in Manhattan, New York City. A rate hike is hitting for Con Ed customers just as the freakish cold sets energy prices soaring. [ more › ]
