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Don't Wake The Bats In New York Caves This Winter
As we roll into Bat Week, it is the perfect time to remind Hudson Valley residents how to help protect our very important Bat population. They have an important role in the environment, and they are, in my opinion, super cute. Scenic Hudson has a...

McCAUGHEY: Pro-criminal New York laws mean more gruesome times ahead
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani holds a campaign event with the healthcare worker's union on September 24, 2025 outside of St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx borough of New York City. Mr. Mamdani,...

Over 140 gather at Stony Brook’s Bauman Center to debate New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Energy Plan
An aerial view of the New York State Energy hearing. Before the meeting, unions and activist groups held peaceful protests to voice their concerns over the New York State Energy Plan. CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMANOn Sept. 29, numerous local...

I’ve Lived in New York My Whole Life—This Is the Most Charming and Underrated City in the State
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay in the heart of downtown at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, a beautifully restored 1920s landmark that blends historic charm with modern comfort. Dig into legendary ribs, wings, and brisket at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the...

Points and Highlights for Carolina Panthers 13-6 New York Jets in NFL Game
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this NFL Week 7 matchup. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good night, and see you next time here at VAVEL! END OF GAME Already within the two...

New York State Comments On This "Dead Man's Finger"
Halloween is less than two weeks away and for those who are going to be taking a mid-autumn hike, New York State has some fun things to search for. We have thousands of acres of public land to explore and the fall might be the perfect time to do...

Buffalo may face veteran QB beloved by Bills Mafia in Week 8 with Bryce Young injured
The Carolina Panthers will be riding a three-game win streak when they host the Buffalo Bills in Week 8, but they may be without their starting quarterback. In the third quarter of the Panthers’ 13-6 win over the New York Jets, quarterback Bryce...

OFFICIAL: Cruise Ship Starting Vacations in Buffalo, Spring 2026
It is official that there is officially going to be a cruise liner going through the Great Lakes offering vacations and stopping in Buffalo, New York. The prices are insane though. The cruise line is called American Cruise line and will have stops...

Promise of a more affordable New York has Democrat on top of polls and Republicans’ enemies list
Mamdani’s sudden success has riveted Democratic strategists around the country who see his brand of economic populism and attacks on billionaires and wealthy campaign donors as a potential road map to victory in the 2026 Midterm elections. Yet...

New York needs a transit mayor: City Hall must take a bigger role for subways and buses
New York City needs a transit mayor. Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory and continued support to date has underscored how much New Yorkers care about affordability, namely housing affordability. Housing affordability has understandably taken center...

Points and Highlights for Carolina Panthers 13-6 New York Jets in NFL Game
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this NFL Week 7 matchup. Stay tuned for the repercussions of this game and the upcoming matches. Good night, and see you next time here at VAVEL! END OF GAME Already within the two...

Halloween Decoration Warning Issued In New York State
If you are one of the people who love decorating your home for Halloween, there is a special warning you need to be aware of. As we get ready for some nasty weather coming our way today, you need to be aware of potenial issues with your outdoor...

Western New York communities participate in nationwide No Kings protests
Demonstrators said their motivation to protest stemmed from deep concerns over the direction of the country under President Trump. BUFFALO, N.Y. — A wave of activism swept through Western New York Saturday as thousands gathered in Buffalo’s...
Thousands gather for the second wave of ‘No Kings’ rallies across New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Demonstrations across the state and the nation are rallying in protest against the Trump administration, aligning behind multiple organizations, but with one overall message — there should be "No Kings" in the United States. What...

Collegians: Thomas F. D’Angelo and Katarina L. Scali graduate from Albany College of Pharmacy
Two area residents — Thomas F. D’Angelo of Tivoli and Katarina L. Scali of Hudson — graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy on Saturday, May 24. *** Emma Schwarzbeck of Wallkill was one of 30 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes inducted into the...

Jamaican-American Sabrina HoSang Jordan Honored by Joint New York Chapter of CANA
Jamaican-American entrepreneur and community leader Sabrina HoSang Jordan, Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Food Delights, was recently honored by the Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester Chapter of the Caribbean American Nurses Association...

AFC Playoff Picture: Buffalo Bills fall behind in AFC East race
The Buffalo Bills are on their bye week right now but entered Sunday tied for the lead in the AFC East. With some help from the Tennessee Titans, Buffalo could be back on top of the division without even playing. It wasn’t meant to be. The...

Gale-force winds and heavy rain to batter New York causing flooding and power outages
Umbrellas could be damaged by heavy rain and strong winds in New York Parts of New York state will see strong winds and heavy rain until Monday, thanks to a significant weather system coming in. According to the National Weather Service, Staten...

Thousands Flood Into Niagara Square For No Kings Protest In Downtown Buffalo
Autumn isn't the only season we're in this time of year. Not only is it election season, with several local and county-level offices up for a vote in a few weeks, we're also smack dab in protest season. As the federal government shutdown drags...

Will Breece Hall play against the Carolina Panthers today? Latest injury update on the New York Jets' running back
The New York Jets have had a poor start to the season.(Image via Sarah Stier/Getty Images) The New York Jets have had a pretty poor start to the season as the team has ended up losing in all of the matches played so far in the new season. The New...