Second tornado confirmed in Oneida County storm
A second tornado has been confirmed in Oneida County from Sunday’s early morning storms, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton. This new tornado touched down near Clinton and originated from a separate thunderstorm ... more
Report: NY seniors lack stable retirement income
Reports show fewer New York seniors have stable retirement income. A Center for an Urban Future report found almost half of the state’s senior population has no retirement income and lacks access to Social Security ... more
State Parks’ digital timeline ends with vision for future
New York State Parks has released the final chapter of its interactive timeline project, “Blazing a Trail: A History of New York State Parks and Historic Sites,” completing a major digital initiative that marks the ... more
DEC responds to rescues, recovery across New York
New York State Forest Rangers responded to multiple wilderness rescues and one fatal recovery across the state over the past week, demonstrating the critical role they play in keeping outdoor recreation safe during peak hiking ... more
NYSEG, RG&E have invested $90M in tree trimming, company says
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) announced Tuesday that they invested more than $90 million in vegetation management in 2024, aiming to improve electric reliability across the state ... more
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $326,000,000: Drawing TONIGHT!
Tuesday night could change someone’s life forever. The Mega Millions jackpot has skyrocketed to $326 million, with a $145.7 million cash option up for grabs. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, June 24 at ... more
Alstom lands $2.3B railcar deal with MTA
Hornell-based Alstom will manufacture over 300 railcars as part of a $2.3 billion contract approved by the MTA, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The order includes 160 cars for the Long Island Rail Road and ... more
SCOTUS clears way for Buffalo Billion retrial
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a petition to block a retrial in the high-profile "Buffalo Billion" corruption case, according to Spectrum News 1. Defendants Louis Ciminelli, Steven Aiello, Joseph Gerardi, and Alain Kaloyeros argued ... more
Environmental groups slam Hochul’s nuclear energy plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bold move to greenlight a new nuclear power plant has sparked outrage from New York’s environmental advocates, who argue it undermines true climate progress. Food & Water Watch, a major anti-fracking group, ... more
State Police spotlight veterans amid rising jobless rate
As veteran unemployment ticks up, the New York State Police is stepping up efforts to recruit former service members, according to Spectrum News 1. The agency is one of the state's largest veteran employers and ... more
Hochul faces pressure after aid-in-dying bill passes
New York's legislature has passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, authorizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, and now the decision rests with Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to Spectrum News 1. Supporters, led by ... more
Early votes surge in New York ahead of primaries
Early voter turnout in New York surged this year, with over 427,000 residents casting ballots before Primary Election Day, according to the state Board of Elections. This marks a significant rise from 2023's off-year election ... more
Two Guatemalan men arrested for illegal re-entry in Buffalo
Federal officials have charged two Guatemalan nationals with illegal re-entry after separate arrests earlier this month in Western New York. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that Sebastian Tzib Putul, 32, and Mario Salguero Sandoval, ... more
Mexican man arrested in Clarence for illegal re-entry
Federal agents have arrested a Mexican national in Clarence, charging him with illegal re-entry after multiple prior removals from the United States. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that Jose Antonio Barcena-Ruiz, 41, was taken ... more
Upstate New York’s 20 best public beaches ranked for summer 2025
Looking for the perfect summer escape? A new list from Syracuse.com ranks the top 20 public beaches across Upstate New York for 2025, showcasing everything from hidden gems to family favorites. Top-Ranked Beaches in Upstate ... more
New York announces plans for first new nuclear power plant in decades
New York is taking a major step toward a zero-emission future. On June 23 Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades—one ... more
$250 million in food assistance coming to over 2 million New York children this summer
New York is issuing over $250 million in food assistance this summer to help more than 2.2 million low-income children access healthy meals while school is out, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on June 23, 2025 ... more
New York wins lawsuit against Trump over research funding cuts
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a major legal win on Monday when a federal judge struck down Trump-era NIH funding cuts that targeted medical research on diversity, equity, LGBTQ+ health, and vaccine hesitancy ... more
State issues urgent warning as heat puts kids and pets at risk
As temperatures soar across New York, officials are warning residents that leaving children or pets in parked cars—even for minutes—could prove deadly. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued a consumer ... more
