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$63M in federal funding being used to upgrade, improve airports across upstate New York
July 1, 2026, 12:55 pm | Source
The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grant Program.
Insurance providers advise Essential Plan customers of next steps to avoid losing health insurance
July 1, 2026, 11:48 am | Source
Federal cuts have led to the Essential Plan 200-250 rollbacks, but insurance providers say it's not too late to get new coverage.
Heat wave takes hold of eastern two-thirds of U.S.
July 1, 2026, 11:30 am | Source
Temperatures will be in the 90s to triple digits across much of the country this week.
Extreme heat could be deadly for some New Yorkers, health officials say
July 1, 2026, 9:41 am | Source
The heat index will hit 110 degrees in some parts of the state.
Another New York resident says he was warned by officers after criticizing ICE
July 1, 2026, 7:50 am | Source
David Streever was on a trip to Finland when two officers showed up to his home last week and presented his wife with a warning notice.
Mother of 11-year-old who died by suicide urges limited phone use over summer
July 1, 2026, 7:24 am | Source
The woman says there were no signs her daughter was going through a hard time, apart from what happened with a video she posted online.
Hot and uncomfortable with a shower/storm chance today
July 1, 2026, 6:30 am | Source
The combination of heat and humidity could be dangerous the rest of the week.
Don't stop running just because it's hot outside
June 30, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
Temperatures are heating up, but you don't have to give up your daily outdoor runs.
I-81 contractors sue construction company over labor, employee payments
June 30, 2026, 11:19 am | Source
Salt City Constructors accuse Lancaster Development, Inc., of failing to pay $2.5 million in labor and employee benefit costs.
Deadline looms for installation of dash cameras on EMS vehicles in New York
June 30, 2026, 10:43 am | Source
A new regulation is requiring all ambulances in New York state to install the cameras.
Weather-related state of emergency declared in Otsego County town of Pittsfield
June 30, 2026, 9:19 am | Source
The county’s Office of Emergency Services says several roads have been deemed “impassable” due to downed trees and wires.
SCOTUS decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes generate mixed reactions from N.Y. advocates, legal experts
June 30, 2026, 8:02 am | Source
On Tuesday’s show, Capital Tonight broke down how the court’s decisions are being absorbed in a divided America
Federal changes lead to thousands of New Yorkers losing their health insurance
June 30, 2026, 7:30 am | Source
To find out whether you’re eligible, visit the New York State of Health website to apply for the tax credits.
Series of protests held across New York against Hochul's nuclear agenda
June 30, 2026, 7:07 am | Source
The event comes on the heels of the governor’s kickoff of the Nuclear Reliability Backbone process earlier this month.
Program looks to help with cost of childcare in New York
June 30, 2026, 5:26 am | Source
Major counties are seeing multimillion-dollar boosts.
Court rules New York's all-electric buildings mandate does not violate federal law
June 30, 2026, 4:58 am | Source
The law would new gas hookups in new buildings under seven stories before expanding to all new buildings.
Proposed federal legislation would expand H-2A program, control labor costs, advocates say
June 30, 2026, 4:44 am | Source
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson proposed the Securing Agricultural Workforce Act.
Syracuse dedicates new public safety building to fallen police officer, firefighter
June 30, 2026, 4:21 am | Source
The city marked the opening of its new public safety headquarters on Tuesday.
Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit
June 30, 2026, 3:18 am | Source
The move is the second suspension of a state Medicaid fraud unit this year by the Republican Trump administration.
N.Y. state opens funding opportunity for farmers seeking tariff relief
June 30, 2026, 2:47 am | Source
The $30 million in funding was proposed during Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address in January and is now open for applications.
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