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AOC wraps upstate tour as speculation grows over political future
September 30, 2026, 5:45 am | Source
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made stops in Buffalo, Ithaca and Syracuse during a four-day swing.
Shower chances the next couple of days
September 30, 2026, 3:28 am | Source
Chance of showers Thursday and Friday.
Ilion delays data center moratorium vote
September 29, 2026, 10:34 am | Source
Turin Management, which owns the old Remington site, has said there is no confirmed data center, but said that and manufacturing are being explored.
Mamdani plans to campaign with Hochul ahead of Election Day
September 29, 2026, 8:00 am | Source
Hochul’s campaign says it plans to use Mamdani at events targeting young voters and to help boost turnout in New York City.
Food pantry visits up across N.Y. state
September 29, 2026, 7:30 am | Source
Visits to food pantries across New York are up significantly driven by higher food costs caused by soaring diesel prices and persistent inflation.
Exclusive: N.Y. House Democrats push for delay of state SNAP cost share
September 29, 2026, 7:07 am | Source
The law establishes an up to 15% state contribution rate, depending on the state’s error rate.
Hochul, Blakeman make tax relief pitches as election nears
September 29, 2026, 7:06 am | Source
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman are making competing cases on tax relief.
Officials weigh in on alleged Cornell rape investigation
September 29, 2026, 6:45 am | Source
Mayor Robert Cantelmo's freeze applies to all student events and special event permits.
Hochul campaign says it raised $8.5 million ahead of Election Day
September 29, 2026, 6:00 am | Source
Friends for Kathy Hochul says the governor’s campaign and the state Democratic Party raised more than $8.5 million during September.
Fall foliage viewing and festivals highlight tourism season economy in N.Y.
September 29, 2026, 5:23 am | Source
Colors are not only something to look at, but also give people a reason to travel for events or scenic drives.
Construction begins for East Adams housing community project in Syracuse
September 29, 2026, 5:21 am | Source
The project will be called The Simmons at East Adams, named after former Syracuse Housing Authority Executive Director Bill Simmons.
'I’m grateful for the experience': Upstate Medical researcher back to work after stint in ICE custody
September 29, 2026, 3:38 am | Source
Ibrahim Topkaya is now back to work where his colleagues say they are grateful for his work ethic.
The price of having fun: How New Yorkers are spending on fall entertainment
September 28, 2026, 11:13 am | Source
As entertainment costs rise, New Yorkers are becoming more selective about where they spend their money.
Code violations, unsanitary conditions: Counties across New York place families in hotels with major problems and questionable inspections
September 28, 2026, 10:19 am | Source
A look at code inspection reports and DSS inspection reports found that the two don't always align.
New York, Polymarket clash over who gets to regulate prediction markets
September 28, 2026, 7:51 am | Source
A legal fight between New York and prediction market Polymarket is raising a larger question over the rapidly growing industry.
Planning ramps up for 3 universal childcare pilots upstate
September 28, 2026, 7:34 am | Source
The three-year pilots were authorized as part of this year’s state budget and are seen as a small step toward state-wide universal childcare.
Religious school advocacy group hopes New York opts into federal education tax credit
September 28, 2026, 7:30 am | Source
President Donald Trump’s Education Freedom Tax Credit is a federal voucher program that states may opt into.
N.Y. state legislation allowing Epstein survivors to seek punitive damages set to be reintroduced in new legislative session
September 28, 2026, 7:15 am | Source
The survivors’ testimony was the first time Epstein survivors spoke before a legislative body.
New I-88 signs seek to better help drivers, first responders navigate the road
September 28, 2026, 7:15 am | Source
New I-88 signs being installed are designed to better help drivers and first responders in emergency situations.
District attorney reopening case of alleged 2024 rape at Cornell after woman files lawsuit
September 28, 2026, 6:01 am | Source
The case received substantial social media attention in recent weeks.
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