Lake Ontario shoreline homeowners left with big mess after die-off
Thousands of dead fish are washing up on the shores of Irondequoit Bay, particularly on the Webster side. It's not unusual this time of year, but some residents say it's the worst they've seen in ... more
Stephanie Miner: ‘I’m seriously considering running for governor’
Don't tell Stephanie Miner the race for the Democratic nomination for governor is already too crowded. The former Syracuse mayor on Monday modified her campaign account to allow her to raise money for a potential ... more
Modified Common Core testing starts this week
Students across the state will take the controversial common core testing for the first time, since changes were made to the test last year. The State reduced the number of testing days for each subject ... more
Cynthia Nixon says upstate NY begins around Ithaca
Cynthia Nixon's answer to a question that has perplexed New Yorkers for generations is turning heads on social media. Nixon, the Sex and the City actor challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was asked by The New ... more
DEC’s Great Lakes Program wants to hear from people in Sterling, Wolcott Creek watersheds
The state Department of Environmental Conservation's Great Lakes Program is looking for ways to manage the ecosystem in Sterling and Wolcott Creek sub watersheds located in Wayne, Cayuga and a small portion of western Oswego ... more
Grassroots groups: DCCC trying to ‘erase our work’ in CNY race for Congress
A large collection of activists, including members of the Indivisible movement in central New York, reiterated its support for Dana Balter and questioned why the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee would intervene in the primary election ... more
State issues warning for synthetic marijuana laced with rat poison
Officials in New York are warning hospital emergency rooms about a new form of synthetic marijuana laced with rat poison that is linked to cases of uncontrolled bleeding. The state issued the warning on Monday ... more
NY mulls training hotel workers to spot human trafficking
A legislative proposal introduced in the New York state Legislature would require training for hotel workers in how to recognize signs of human trafficking. The measure is sponsored by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Sen. Jesse ... more
State lawmakers propose legislation to halt Romulus incinerator
The goal is to stop a waste-to-energy incinerator project from moving forward. Senator Pam Helming, Senator Tom O’Mara, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano have introduced legislation that would block the Circular ... more
How the latest NYSEG rate increase will affect electric and gas customers
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. electric and gas rates will rise again on May 1. This is the third phase of a rate plan approved by the Public Service Commission in 2016. The ... more
Healthy communities expert suggests ways to improve Auburn’s walkability
Along with tobacco use and poor nutrition, lack of exercise is the leading cause of chronic diseases in the United States. It's estimated that only 10-percent of American adults get a recommended 30 minutes of ... more
Seneca County tops state in cirrhosis deaths
While statistics show Seneca County has the highest cirrhosis death rate in the state, county public health officials said progress is being made to combat the issue. The numbers from the state Department of Health ... more
New York lawmakers approve $168B budget in middle of the night
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and top lawmakers struck a deal late Friday on a $168 billion state budget, thwarting a possible government shutdown after negotiations took a tense turn earlier in the day. Lawmakers worked through ... more
Spectrum wants you back: A-la-carte deal targets cord-cutters
Spectrum apparently has come to the conclusion there's no turning back the consumer explosion in cord-cutting and streaming television — the cable television giant is making a play to lure traditional cable defectors with a ... more
IJC responded to Gov. Cuomo’s fears about Lake Ontario flooding
The agency that monitors Lake Ontario's water level is responding to calls from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo asked the International Joint Commission (IJC) to release as much water as possible to prevent flooding ... more
Cuomo urges commission to maintain Lake Ontario outflows to avoid flooding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo hopes the International Joint Commission reconsiders its plan to decrease Lake Ontario outflows beginning Friday. At 1 a.m., outflows will decrease from 8,950 to 8,550 cubic meters per second. Frank Bevacqua, a ... more
“I Love NY” signs may be here to stay
New York State's illegal tourism signs might not be coming down yet after all. Despite a Newsday report claiming the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) will take down the "I Love New York" ... more
del Lago vs. Albany: Competitors will have billion dollar advantage if state fails to act
The two biggest competitors of del Lago Resort & Casino have a billion dollar ‘Ace’ up their sleeve. Historic filings and reports from the last 20 years showcase a problem not dealt with by New ... more
NY budget likely spares public from most of Cuomo’s proposed tax increases
Budget negotiators in Albany have nixed most of the $1 billion in new taxes and fees proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as part of a plan to deal with the state's budget deficit. Only Cuomo's ... more
Rick Gallant suspends campaign for NY23
Rick Gallant has suspended his campaign for congress. The Democratic canidate in New York's 23rd Congressional District issued the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing the suspension of my ... more
Penn Yan will receive $500K in Restore-NY grants for downtown revitalization
Penn Yan is going to be on the receiving end of a $500,000 Restore-NY grant. In a joint-statement late-Monday — State Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano announced multiple municipalities that would be receiving ... more
