New York State Highway Worker Killed in Work Zone Crash
A 22-year veteran of the New York State Department of Transportation has been tragically killed in a work zone crash in Pittstown, New York. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is mourning the loss of a highway maintenance supervisor who passed away Friday, May 30th, 2025, after suffering...
Major “Kid” Law Coming In June To New York State
Parents will get some help with their kids in the online world next month in New York State. A new law focused on your kid's data is being put into place across New York State. New York To Enact Child Data Protection Act. New York State approved and signed the...
USPS Warns New Yorkers To Check Their Mailboxes ASAP
This could affect how and if your mail gets delivered. Here's what they want every New Yorker to check. The United States Postal Service is reminding New Yorkers to check their mailbox. USPS Issues Alert For New York Residents To Check Mailboxes. It's all part of National Mailbox Awareness Week,...
Upstate New York Man Pleads Guilty After Breaking Into Apartment, Bathing, and Wearing Victim’s...
A 45-year-old man is facing up to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to a burglary in which he broke into an apartment, bathed,...
As 1.7M acres burn in Canada, Hochul says New York will pay to train...
HUDSON, N.Y. — FASNY'S Museum of Firefighting celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday. It's the "largest and most comprehensive" museum of its kind, according to its website (FASNY is the Firefighters Association of the State of New York). Governor Hochul joined in on the occasion, marking the day with...
When bad things happened, they responded with resilience, humanity (Editorial Board Opinion)
Two recent stories about random destruction and senseless violence invite us to find meaning not in those events, but in what happened next. A natural gas explosion leveled a home on Syracuse’s North Side a year ago, severely injuring members of two Burmese refugee families. Staff writer Timia Cobb recounts what...
SPD: Answering questions on the Park Street Bridge collisions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Another truck collided with the Park Street Bridge on Tuesday, May 27th. It adds to the ongoing issue of bridge strikes in the area, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by truck drivers navigating local routes. CONTINUING COVERAGE | Truck hits Park Street bridge in Syracuse. The...
Big Change to State Police Cars in New York
The New York State Police have announced a big change to the appearance of its fleet of patrol vehicles. For more than 50 years, the New York State Police (NYSP) has featured a fleet of patrol vehicles that all look very similar, if not identical. Yes, the type of vehicle may have changed over the years but the color...
Diners of CNY: Daily Diner opens this week with big breakfasts, bold décor and...
(Every diner has a story to tell, and it’s often served with a side of bacon and eggs. Whether it’s a beloved recipe, a family legacy spanning generations, or the camaraderie of regulars at the counter, these places are more than just eateries — they’re community gathering places. Over the course of 2025, I’ll visit...
New York State Man Banned From Walmart Allegedly Steals From Walmart
Police say a man from New York state, who had already been banned from a major retail chain, stole hundreds of dollars of merchandise from the same chain. Officials say that the suspect walked off with a cart full of items from the store on consecutive days. The suspect is facing third degree felony burglary charge.
