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Gas Prices Hold Steady Across Binghamton and New York State
Drivers in the Binghamton area are seeing little change at the pump this week, with regular unleaded averaging $3.17 per gallon, just below the New York State average of $3.163, according to AAA. Prices in Broome County remain consistent with...

He Staked Everything on His Legal Weed Store—Then New York State Pulled the Plug
By the end of July, Aaron Alexis thought he was one, maybe two days away from opening his new dispensary, Hand in Bush, in Bed-Stuy. All he had to do was clear out a little trash, tape up an errant wire—a few more small fixes like that, and he'd...

Upcoming Exhibition Of ‘Real Bigfoot Remains’ At New York State Fair Has Sasquatch Community Up In Arms
iStockphoto Audio By Carbonatix An upcoming exhibition of supposed “real Bigfoot remains” that will be showcased at the New York State Fair has upset some of the biggest names in the Sasquatch research community very fired up. And not in a good...

NYSEG Investing $8 Million to Upgrade Cobble Hill Substation in Western New York
New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) is investing over $8 million to upgrade the Cobble Hill Substation located on Hunn Road in Western New York. The upgrades will improve reliability, resilience, and capacity for more than 3,700 customers in...

US Attorney Jay Clayton approved by judges to remain as top prosecutor in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — The judges of the Southern District of New York approved Jay Clayton on Monday to remain as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan. The outcome was announced in a release by Southern District Executive Edward Friedland. It said he...

Cost Of Living Major Concern For New York Workforce
More than 68% of New York state residents surveyed said the cost of living is the most critical issue facing their household. And while clean energy promises substantial job creation, New York state is falling short of its renewable energy goals –...

Popular Chicken Wing Place Getting ANOTHER Location Very Soon in Buffalo, New York
There is THIRD location for this wildly, new popular chicken wing joint in Buffalo, New York. They have absolutely exploded on the food scene in Western New York and then new location will be close to Allentown! Where will the new Wingnutz be in...

12 New York Cannabis Businesses Sue State Over School Proximity Fiasco
A dozen New York-licensed cannabis dispensaries are taking regulators to court over a screw-up by the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) related to their storefront locations being too close to schools. The 12 petitioners filed the...

The New York Giants Have Finally Solved Their Biggest Problem
The New York Giants have kicked off the NFL preseason in tremendous fashion. The starters look legitimate, the second and third string players look ready to go, and head coach Brian Daboll is fired up. Big Blue’s biggest weakness over the last...

New York State's DOT unveils mural project for I-81
The New York Department of Transportation plans a little art mixed with the construction of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The Department recently unveiled a draft of decorative murals for retaining walls along Business Loop 81. Among the many...

Watching Over New York: The Role of Satellite Data in Environmental Monitoring
Photo: EOS Data Analytics From the rocky cliffs of the Hudson Highlands to the bustling neighborhoods of Queens, New York is a state of contrasts. Its environment encompasses mountain wilderness, fertile farmland, and one of the most densely...

Buffalo Schools, Erie County & UB team for ‘back-to-school’ vaccine clinics
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Parents, as you prepare your kids for back-to-school, have you checked to ensure they are up to date on all the required vaccines? Students must meet a September 17 vaccine deadline that is required by New York State law. WKBW...

Deadly Discovery On Hudson Valley Highway Shakes New York State
A woman was found dead in a car in the Hudson Valley with a bullet wound to her head. Police are desperately trying to find out what happened. An investigation is still underway following the suspicious death of a woman in the Lower Hudson Valley....

We moved our family to Hawaii for my wife's job. Now, we're separating and back in New York with the kids.
Moving was nothing new for my wife and me, who have lived in many places together. We met in Southern California and spent years living around the East Coast. Each of our three kids was born in a different state. By fall of 2020, my wife was...

New York's bleak travel advisory for Ontario urges Americans to 'protect' themselves
As trade tensions and travel frictions continue between Canada and the U.S., New York health officials are closely monitoring Ontario's ongoing measles outbreak, and its travel warning remains in effect. In April, the New York State Department of...

Cheektowaga Police Body Cam Fatal Shooting in Buffalo, New York
Cheektowaga police have released body cam footage of a fatal shooting last week. The incident happened at an apartment complex in North Buffalo. Police were searching for 60-year-old Hugh Davis, Jr., who, allegedly, attacked employees and put a...

Mamdani moves to widen his tent ahead of New York City election
(The Hill) — Moderate Democrats have been wary of progressive upstart-turned-party-nominee Zohran Mamdani since before he secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor in June. But Mamdani, the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, has...

PFAS in New York: Check list of 'forever chemicals' in Hudson Valley
More than 3.5 million New Yorkers are served by water systems that have detected so-called forever chemicals that raise concerns about environmental and human health risks. Newly reported water test results in New York show the highest health...

Killer Among 13 Prisoners Shockingly Pardoned In New York
Gov. Hochul just pardoned 13 prisoners in New York, including killers, arsonists, and robbers. Here’s the full list of shocking crimes. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she has granted clemency in the form of a pardon to 13 individuals. 13 New...

Game Beloved By New York Children Linked To Sexual Predators
Officials warn that sexual predators are targeting children through a game beloved by New York kids. Parents are urged to take this threat seriously. New York parents are being warned to learn about the dangers of a popular game that's accused of...