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County can move ahead with redevelopment of ShoppingTown Mall after judge OKs takeover of former Macy's
April 1, 2026, 11:52 am | Source
Onondaga County bought the property for $3.5 million in 2020.
County comptroller urges alternatives to changing state retirement tier, citing local costs
April 1, 2026, 9:42 am | Source
Citing local costs, Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher is urging careful consideration of reforming the state Employee Retirment System tier.
State budget overtime: Where talks stand around car insurance, climate and immigration
April 1, 2026, 9:32 am | Source
It comes as conversations continue at a glacial pace around Hochul’s pitch to transform car insurance policy and dial back the state’s climate law.
3 killed in Tompkins County house fire
April 1, 2026, 9:19 am | Source
Deputies responded to a home completely engulfed on Cortland Road just after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Grant to aid in Remington Arms facility redevelopment
April 1, 2026, 9:06 am | Source
Turin Management currently owns the site after buying the property in 2024.
Toy libraries provide a lesson in play and growth
April 1, 2026, 9:00 am | Source
Playtime might look like a behavior without a purpose. For kids, it is essential for their development.
From a Troy dorm room to the moon: How RPI shaped Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman
April 1, 2026, 8:03 am | Source
Commander Reid Wiseman, a 1997 RPI alumnus, is set to become one of the few human beings in history to travel to the moon.
N.Y. labor commissioner discusses child care priorities in state budget
April 1, 2026, 7:30 am | Source
Roberta Reardon joins Capital Tonight.
After USDA discontinues it, New York proposal pushes to continue food security reporting
April 1, 2026, 7:12 am | Source
People understand that the SNAP program is important, however; if you cut the data to show the need you can stop funding things like SNAP."
'The future is definitely now': Retired NASA astronaut from Syracuse reflects on Artemis II mission
April 1, 2026, 6:14 am | Source
Retired NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps says that the Artemis missions will be a giant leap for mankind.
THC vapes used by teens impacting their health, doctors say
April 1, 2026, 6:09 am | Source
A small device, illegal to use in New York until age 21, is having ripple effects on schools.
Suozzi leads bipartisan push to end DHS shutdown as stalemate drags on
April 1, 2026, 5:52 am | Source
The Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown has entered its sixth week.
Is recreational cannabis still considered 'taboo' 5 years after legalization in New York?
April 1, 2026, 5:13 am | Source
Five years since recreational cannabis became legal in New York, those in the industry say more people are getting on board.
New York state opens door to eating some fish caught in parts of Hudson River
April 1, 2026, 4:32 am | Source
The updated guidance cites declining levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from Catskill south to New York City.
Plenty of clouds, breezy and unsettled Thursday
April 1, 2026, 4:30 am | Source
Highs for most on Thursday will be in the 40s and 50s.
Death of blind refugee in Buffalo ruled a homicide
April 1, 2026, 4:06 am | Source
The medical examiner determined the cause of death was complications of a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration.
State of Emergency declared in parts of Steuben County after heavy rain, flooding
April 1, 2026, 3:26 am | Source
Many roads were closed after being left under water.
Former correction officer found guilty of 5 counts in Mid-State prison death
April 1, 2026, 2:07 am | Source
A jury on Wednesday found Jonah Levi guilty of manslaughter in the death of 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi.
Dr. Mary Walker: America's only female Medal of Honor recipient
March 31, 2026, 10:49 am | Source
Walker was a women’s rights activist and abolitionist, but she gained notoriety for her service during the Civil War.
Syracuse University chancellor moves up his departure date
March 31, 2026, 9:59 am | Source
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced his tenure will end sooner than previously announced.
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