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Tool Shed library expands impact with Rochester mobile unit
The South East Area Coalition’s Tool Shed library program is adding a mobile unit. Established in 2022, the nonprofit Tool Shed at 1255 University Ave. provides members in the nine-county Greater Rochester area with access to a variety of tools...

New York says 'physical activity' increases risk from COVID in health guidance to circumvent FDA
Five years after COVID-19 lockdowns punished physical activity outside the home, possibly facilitating adverse events mistaken for biologically elusive "long COVID," the Empire State is explicitly warning residents that exercise is a threat to...

Invesco Rochester New York Municipals Fund Q2 2025 Commentary
Summary Credit fundamentals in our view remain strong, with credit upgrades outpacing downgrades year to date. Given predicted Fed rate cuts for the second half of the year and steady new issuance, we see opportunities in the municipal bond...

New York AG Will Defend Her State’s Abortion Shield Laws From Texas Challenge
Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. This story was originally published by The 19th. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced...

2 Buffalo Bills Wide Receivers Doing FREE, Public Autograph Signing
The Buffalo Bills are all of the rage right now. Not just here in Western New York, but all over the country. Here are some of the highlights just from Sunday night's Buffalo Bills game. The Bills have a new Hallmark-Bills themed movie coming out...

The most expensive homes sold in Albany, Oregon this year
House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent...

New law allows crossbow hunting in New York State
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - After over a decade of pushing for it, it’s a win for state conservation groups as Governor Hochul signs a crossbow bill into law. The bill gives hunters across the state the ability to use a crossbow for big game in...

NY weather: Frost advisory for New York until Tuesday morning – temperatures to dip to 33
On Tuesday at 12:16 a.m. the National Weather Service released a frost advisory valid between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Herkimer, Hamilton, Schoharie, Albany, Greene and Ulster counties. The weather service adds to prepare for, "Temperatures as low as...

You’ll Be Seeing More Of These Birds In New York State This Month
Some of the greatest sounds come from nature! I love listening to the birds all throughout the day and the bugs as well. The songs from cicadas, crickets and katydids are the true, summer sounds. While these birds don’t make a lot of noises,...

Bills vs. Jets injury update: Buffalo defense could get…
The Buffalo Bills were down a starting cornerback and made a walk-off field to polish off an electric comeback over the Baltimore Ravens. The New York Jets suffered a stinger when they lost on a 60-yard field goal to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That...

Second Circuit Upholds New York Party Name Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently upheld a 2022 New York State law prohibiting the use of the word “Independent” or “Independence” in the name of a political party. New York’s ban on the use of “Independent” or...

Albany County approves controversial midterm pay raise for deputy chair
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Albany County Legislature has passed a contentious measure granting an $8,000 midterm pay raise to Deputy Chairwoman Wanda Willingham, despite opposition from county Republicans. The decision, made Monday night, has...

New York Association Urges Motorists to Stop for School Buses at Startup
With the new school year underway, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is drawing urgent attention to the dangerous and ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped school buses. The organization is calling on all New...

The most expensive homes sold in Albany, Georgia this year
House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative insulation from today's uncertain market, many affluent...

New York Jets Flight Connections 09/08/25
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The Aaron Glenn era got underway in East Rutherford, New Jersey yesterday afternoon. The New York Jets fought hard and led most of the game, only to fall at the end to a 60 yard Pittsburgh Steelers field goal. It...

Creative Living and Home Design Trends Emerging in New York State
Photo: Unsplash New York State is renowned for its cultural influence, stunning outdoor landscapes, and vibrant family-friendly neighborhoods. Both new and existing homeowners are finding innovative and creative ways to incorporate timeless trends...
New York app ‘Abilibee’ helps families navigate life with developmental disabilities
Abilities First, founded by a small group of parents in 1962 seeking more for their children with disabilities, is a Hudson Valley nonprofit organization that has grown to serve more than 1,400 across five local counties. They recently made a big...

New York State Is Sending Us Money!!!!!
As if it wasn’t big enough that BLI is giving away $1K as The Syke Morning Show with Ally Ali Pays Your Bills (info here) BUT now we get news from NYS that we’re getting free money in time for the holiday season?! The 2025-2026 New York State...

50 Top Pizza: New York and Italian Masters Locked in a Tie for World’s Best Pizzeria
What’s the best pizzeria in the world? It’s a tie for 2025. Anthony Mangieri’s Una Pizza Napoletana, located in New York, is still tops on the planet, according to the Italian guide 50 Top Pizza. But, in a repeat of 2022, Mangieri shares that...

Mamdani says he will keep New York City pension fund out of Israel Bonds
New York City’s Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, said in a television interview on Sunday that he does not believe the city’s pension funds should be invested in Israel Bonds because of the country's violations of international law....