Monroe County District Attorney Announces Retirement
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley announced Friday she will retire at the end of August, following growing scrutiny over her actions during a... Read More.
Regional Statewide
Syracuse Council Approves Standalone Fine for Blocking Bike Lanes
Syracuse drivers can now be fined specifically for blocking bike lanes, following a unanimous vote by the Common Council to update the city’s traffic... Read More.
New York Ending COVID-Specific Paid Sick Leave Policy
More than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic first shut down New York, the state is officially ending its requirement for employers to provide... Read More.
Former Rochester Couple Indicted in Veterans Affairs Fraud Case
A former Rochester couple now living in New Jersey is facing federal charges in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the Department of... Read More.
NY Sales Tax Collections Up $423 Million in First Half of 2025
New York’s local governments collected $11.9 billion in sales tax revenue during the first half of 2025, a 3.7% increase over the same period... Read More.
2-Year-Old Killed in Cortland County
A tragic accident in Cortland County has claimed the life of a 2-year-old child, who was struck by a vehicle on Sunday.According to the... Read More.
$25M Awarded to NY Airports for Safety Enhancements
$25 million in State funding has been awarded to enhance safety, modernize operations, promote environmental resilience and enhance regional economic competitiveness at public-use airports... Read More.
Hochul Highlights Smartphone-Free School Policies in CNY Roundtable
Governor Kathy Hochul met with school leaders in Central New York on Tuesday to discuss upcoming bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in classrooms, part of the... Read More.
Flags at Half-Staff to Honored Slain NYPD Officer
Flags on all New York State government buildings are being flown at half-staff in honor of NYPD officer Didarul Islam and the victims of... Read More.
$2.5M Available for NY Urban Farms and Community Gardens
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball has announced $2.5 million in funding is now available through the state’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens... Read More.
Wegmans Produce Shortage After Fatal Shooting at Distribution Center
Wegmans stores across Western New York are facing a temporary produce shortage following a deadly shooting at their Rochester-area distribution center over the weekend.On... Read More.
State Police Investigating 16-Year-Old’s Death in Cortland County
State Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in Cortland County. Troopers were called to a home on Route 41 in McGraw... Read More.
