‘You Need A Cigarette That Bad?’: New York Health Aide Attacked By Elderly Karen...
Working as a health aide requires thick skin, endless patience, and a whole lot of compassion, qualities one woman displayed in real time during a tense confrontation that quickly caught the internet’s attention. What should have been a routine day on the job turned into a stressful standoff, all because an elderly...
Hochul state address to focus on affordability, curbing antisemitism and reelection pitch
Poised to deliver New York’s equivalent to a State of the Union next week in Albany, Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing her fifth State of the State address. She is expected to stitch together a combined reminder of what she deems her accomplishments over the last four years in office, as well as a roadmap to reelection.
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.
It’s Too Expensive to Live in New York
As a concept, “affordability” has become a popular buzzword for policymakers. Everyone says they want to deliver it for their constituents—especially now as the 2026 Legislative Session has officially begun—which is unsurprising, as it would seem silly to indicate anything else. The reality for New Yorkers isn’t...
New York Tightens Medicaid Home-Care Program After Massive Fraud Exposure
Albany, NY (January 10, 2026) – New York’s flagship Medicaid home-care program is undergoing a sweeping overhaul after investigators concluded that scammers, middlemen, and lax oversight drained more than $1.2 billion in public funds over several years. The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP),...
Protesters express frustrations with Democratic leaders after Renee Nicole Good’s death
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The death of Renee Nicole Good has ignited a wave of protests in the Capital Region, with hundreds gathering on Saturday to honor her memory and demand accountability for the actions of ICE agents. The protests have extended to Saratoga Springs, where demonstrators expressed their...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul orders flags to half-staff Saturday
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed flags on all state government buildings to fly at half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 10, in honor of retired New York State Police Sergeant Michael L. Piro. Piro died on Jan. 6 from an illness related to his assignment at the World Trade Center site following...
NY Teen Arrested After Laser Hits Helicopter During Flight
State Police say a Buffalo teen aimed a laser at a helicopter, causing vision problems for the crew and forcing the aircraft to change course.
Salina stabbing sparks standoff, fire
Smoke, flames, and flash bangs marked a tense police standoff after a daytime stabbing in Salina, according to CNY Central. Deputies responded to a stabbing on Sunflower Drive around 3:41 p.m. Friday, believing the suspect barricaded inside the home. The victim went to Upstate University Hospital in critical...
Weedsport residents push back on Byrne Dairy plan
Tensions ran high at a packed public hearing as Weedsport residents blasted Byrne Dairy’s plan to build a gas station and store, according to The Citizen. The company hopes to redevelop the old Shurfine grocery lot, but many locals say it’s the wrong fit — citing traffic, lighting, fumes, and concerns over another...
