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Three Arrested After $600 Anime NYC Robbery at Javits Center State Police said investigators identified three suspects and arrested them near the Manhattan convention center shortly after a patron reported $600 stolen. Three men were arrested after an Anime NYC robbery in which a convention patron was allegedly robbed of $600 in cash at Manhattan’s […]
Seneca County Corrections Officer Accused of Forcibly Touching Inmates A Seneca Falls correction officer faces allegations involving two incarcerated people, raising concerns about safety, accountability and trust inside the county jail. A Seneca County corrections officer accused of forcible touching is facing serious allegations involving two incarcerated people at the Seneca County Correctional…
Indiana Families Endure Powerful Crisis After Nine Days Without Electricity Thousands across northwest Indiana remain in the dark after a devastating storm shattered parts of the electrical grid, leaving families searching for food, power, answers and relief. For thousands of Indiana power outage victims, losing electricity has become far more than an inconvenience. Families in […]
Walmart Finally Embraces Tap to Pay, Ending a Long Checkout Holdout Walmart and Sam’s Club will begin rolling out contactless payments Aug. 24, with all U.S. stores and clubs expected to offer the option by the end of 2026. For Walmart shoppers who have instinctively tapped a card or phone on the checkout terminal only […]
Otsego County Sheriff Searches for Level 2 Sex Offender in Unadilla Authorities are asking the public to stay alert as deputies work to locate a registered offender connected to the Town of Unadilla. The Otsego County sex offender search is drawing attention in the Town of Unadilla after the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office reported that […]
I-81 Work Zone Crash Update Identifies Drivers, Truck Company State Police identified the motorists involved, cited the tractor-trailer driver and corrected the breed of one of two therapy dogs that fled the crash. BARKER, N.Y. — New York State Police have released significant new information about the I-81 work zone crash that injured four people […]
Navy May Strip Black War Hero’s Name From Carrier, Possibly for Trump The Navy is reportedly reconsidering the historic USS Doris Miller name, while President Donald Trump has emerged in internal discussions as a possible replacement. The USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier, planned as the first U.S. aircraft carrier named for a Black American and […]
Auburn Makes Decisive Break With Flock Safety Surveillance The unanimous decision follows months of debate over privacy, police technology and who should have access to license plate data. AUBURN, N.Y. — The Auburn Flock Safety contract is coming to an end after the Auburn City Council unanimously voted to cut ties with the surveillance technology […]
New York Launches ‘NY Loves Canada’ Deals as Travel Falls With Canadian visits down sharply, New York is offering lodging, attraction and dining discounts to welcome its northern neighbors back. New York is making a direct appeal to its neighbors to the north. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the NY Loves Canada promotion Friday, Aug. 21, […]
Riggie Run and Riggiefest Return to Marcy to Support Veterans Sitrin’s fourth annual community event combines a 5K, wheelchair race, family walk and Utica’s signature chicken riggies to raise money for local veterans. MARCY, N.Y. — The Riggie Run, Walk and Riggiefest will return to SUNY Polytechnic Institute on Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing together runners, […]
Seven Troop G DWI Arrests Include BAC Levels as High as 0.20% State Police reported seven notable impaired-driving arrests across the Capital Region between Aug. 14 and Aug. 18. New York State Police reported seven notable Troop G DWI arrests during a five-day period in the Capital Region, including several cases involving prior DWI convictions […]
Major Western New York Drug Ring Busted; 17 Face Charges Investigators say cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico moved through Western New York, including packages intercepted in Onondaga County. A year-long investigation led authorities from Buffalo to Onondaga County and Puerto Rico, resulting in a sweeping 117-count indictment. A Western New York drug ring accused of […]
Easy One-Pot Meals That Save Time and Cleanup (2026 Guide): single-vessel recipes, cooked start to finish in one pot, pan, or skillet, that cut active prep to roughly 15-25 minutes and reduce dishwashing by up to 70%. These Easy One-Pot Meals That Save Time and Cleanup (2026 Guide) work by layering ingredients so flavors build […]
Two Arrested in Poughkeepsie Shooting as Investigation Continues An 18-year-old and a 22-year-old face weapons charges after an August shooting left a young man hospitalized. Two people have been arrested in connection with a Poughkeepsie shooting that left a 22-year-old man wounded earlier this month, according to police and published reports. Randall Lawrence, 18, and […]
Hochul Marks $136M Upgrade of Evergreen East Affordable Housing The 508-unit Fairport community received a sweeping renovation that preserves affordable housing, rebuilds fire-damaged homes and improves accessibility. A major Evergreen East affordable housing project in Monroe County is complete after a $136 million renovation that modernized 508 apartments while keeping the entire community…
Hochul Awards More Than $38 Million for County Infrastructure Projects Across New York 49 projects receive funding statewide, including nearly $3.9 million for the Mohawk Valley and $500,000 for improvements at Utica’s Murnane Field and Donovan Stadium. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $38 million in County Infrastructure Grant Program funding for 49 projects across […]
Queensbury Man Faces Major Felony Charges After I-87 Cocaine Seizure State Police say a traffic stop in Saratoga Springs led to the discovery of more than half a pound of suspected cocaine and two felony drug charges. A Queensbury cocaine arrest on Interstate 87 led to serious felony charges after New York State Police said […]
Frozen Treat Recall Hits Price Chopper and Market 32 Stores Shoppers are urged to check their freezers as Outshine Fruit Bars recall faces a glass-contamination recall and two Good Humor products are pulled over incorrect nutrition labels. Price Chopper and Market 32 shoppers should check their freezers after several popular frozen treats were recalled, including […]
Anheuser-Busch Invests $13 Million in Baldwinsville Brewery The Central New York brewery will expand production, upgrade equipment and open a new technical skills training center. BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — A new Anheuser-Busch Baldwinsville investment will bring $13 million into the company’s Central New York brewery, expanding beverage production, upgrading packaging equipment and creating a new […]
Women hold roughly 84% of administrative back-office jobs in New York, and those positions are among the most vulnerable to AI-driven disruption. That stark reality is why Governor Hochul Launches FutureWorks Commission Listening Sessions as Part of Plan to Address AI Workforce Impacts Across New York, starting with a session focused on working women in […]
In August 2026, the US Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter explicitly stating that the US tells schools not to alter discipline policies to reduce racial disparities. The guidance reverses prior disparate-impact frameworks, arguing that using race as a factor in discipline decisions or targeting racial gaps is itself a form of discrimination. […]
Making healthy habits easier to maintain comes down to three principles: start small, shape your environment, and reduce friction. Research shows that habits become automatic through consistent repetition of cue-routine-reward loops, and that enjoyment, accountability, and digital tools can significantly boost your chances of sticking with them long term. What Makes Habits Stick Long […]
The best way to clean a microwave without harsh scrubbing is the steam method: heat a bowl of water with vinegar or lemon juice for 3-5 minutes, let the steam sit for 5 minutes with the door closed, then wipe away loosened grime with a soft microfiber cloth. This approach uses heat and moisture to […]
U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion, Raising Urgent Fiscal Risks America’s historic debt milestone arrives as deficits, interest costs and long-term borrowing rates put new pressure on Washington and household finances. The U.S. debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, a milestone that puts renewed attention on years of federal deficits and the growing […]
Four Injured in I-81 Work Zone Crash in Broome County A tractor-trailer triggered a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash near Castle Creek; two dogs also fled the scene. BARKER, N.Y. — An I-81 work zone crash involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles injured four people Wednesday in Broome County, briefly shut down the southbound interstate and […]
Hot Seat: Media Monday S2:E47: Spencer K, DJ Roscoe Red, United Way & Stella Explores CNY DJ Roscoe Red joins Ron Klopfanstein as celebrity co-host for an hour highlighting music, community and some of the people making things happen across Central New York. The episode begins with Klopfanstein’s feature on 14-year-old musician Spencer K, who […]
Khisa Williams Murder Case: Wilson Man Faces First-Degree Charge A Raleigh arrest brings a major development in the fatal shooting of 54-year-old Khisa Hhalille Williams, but the case is only beginning. The Khisa Williams murder case has taken a major step forward. Police say a 54-year-old Wilson, North Carolina, man has been arrested and charged […]
Hochul Signs New Dementia Support Law to Help New York Seniors New York will expand NY Connects so families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia can more easily find care, services and caregiver support. New York families dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia will soon have a clearer path to finding help. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Wednesday […]
Hochul Launches FutureWorks Commission AI Workforce Listening Sessions New York is asking workers how artificial intelligence is changing their jobs before developing a new statewide policy response. New York is taking a closer look at how artificial intelligence could reshape the workplace, with Gov. Kathy Hochul launching FutureWorks Commission listening sessions designed to put workers […]
