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Syracuse's Spanish Action League to offer afterschool help and English as a second language classes
August 14, 2026, 6:38 pm | Source
La Liga transitioning to a new director as the human service organization deals with a loss of funding.
Trump to join Bruce Blakeman on Long Island today to tout crime stats
August 14, 2026, 12:05 pm | Source
Gov. Kathy Hochul attacks campaign challenger over support for Trump policies.
Syracuse police oversight board to resume investigations of police conduct Monday
August 13, 2026, 9:01 pm | Source
The move comes after a brief special meeting where the chairman announced Citizen Review Board's intentions but did not hold a vote.
Banned from owning power plants, NY utilities now want to build solar and wind farms
August 13, 2026, 9:05 am | Source
The Public Service Commission is weighing the change as it continues to consider ways to increase generation of clean and renewable energy in the state.
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse police unions endorse attorney general challenger
August 12, 2026, 11:16 pm | Source
Three key police unions are endorsing Saritha Komatireddy, who is challenging incumbent Letitia James for New York Attorney General.
NY's recycling data is a dumpster fire, according to state comptroller report
August 12, 2026, 5:04 pm | Source
An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of the Department of Environmental Conservation's records from 2021 to 2023 shows nearly a third of the reports from refuse facilities were missing.
Concern grows as Spotted Lanternfly threatens vineyards in Finger Lakes and statewide
August 12, 2026, 4:30 pm | Source
The invasive insect could decimate vineyards within three years if allowed to go unchecked.
Blakeman turns to Trump playbook for his pitch to New York Republicans
August 12, 2026, 10:30 am | Source
The Nassau executive trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by 10 points statewide in a new Siena poll
NYS legislation could give school districts, hospitals option to buy from local farms
August 11, 2026, 8:49 pm | Source
Onondaga County lawmakers are urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Good Food NY bill.
Criminal inquiry into refugee's death dropped by NY AG due to jurisdiction
August 11, 2026, 4:17 pm | Source
The February death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam on the streets of Buffalo days after his release from Border Patrol custody cannot be prosecuted by the state attorney general. But in a letter, AG Letitia James said the Erie County District Attorney can, and is offering support.
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