New York holds the line after cuts to 988 suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — President Donald Trump signed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act in 2020 during his first term in office, establishing 988 as the number to call for suicide emergencies, funding it at some $520 million. In 2022,...

New York State Prisoners Just Got A Shocking Free Privilege

New York just announced a major new policy for inmates. Starting August 1, this controversial change becomes official in every state prison. New York State is allowing prisoners to make phone calls for free. New York State To Allow Inmates To Make...

Christian Photographer Wins Free Speech Settlement Against New York State

Christian Artist Emilee Carpenter Secures Landmark Agreement Protecting First Amendment Rights A Christian photographer and blogger in New York has reached a court-approved settlement with state officials, solidifying protections for her First...

Governor Hochul invests $36M to cut gun violence in New York

The governor says that money will fund equipment, training, and overtime to help keep communities safe. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is directing $36 million to law enforcement agencies statewide to fight gun violence. The funding comes...

New York Ends COVID-19 Sick Leave Requirements

Effective July 31, 2025, New York will no longer require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees who contract COVID-19. As discussed in our prior alert, New York has required employers to provide COVID-19 leave since March 2020. Going...

Yet Another Amish Buggy Crash In New York State Leads To Injuries

Police say that a crash Friday morning has lead to two people suffering injuries. WWNY reports that two members of the Amish community were hurt after a vehicle struck a horse-drawn carriage at an intersection in New York state. According to 2020...

New York is the third-most expensive state for renters behind California and Hawaii

New York is the third-most expensive state for renters, a nationwide analysis shows, requiring a person making minimum wage to work the equivalent of three full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom unit at fair market rent. Those statistics are...

Major Upgrades Coming To These Cars In New York State

There is an upgrade coming soon that you might notice the next time you take a ride in a rideshare vehicle in portions of New York State. Lawmakers are cracking down on insurance fraud as dash cameras will be placed in rideshare vehicles. This...

Niagara Falls schools will use lockable phone pouches to enforce New York ban

The Niagara Falls City School District will use magnetic pouches to enforce New York's classroom cell phone ban. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara Falls City School District is implementing a new strategy to comply with New York state’s upcoming...

9-year-old Montreal girl found in upstate New York pond drowned in homicide

People gather at a vigil for a nine-year-old Montreal girl whose body was found in their community over the weekend, in Ticonderoga, in Essex County, NY on July 22. (AP) GLENS FALLS, NY, July 23, (AP): A 9-year-old girl from Canada found dead in...

Fake Trail Markers Seen in New York. How to Tell the Difference

Several out-of-state hikers became lost after following fake trail markers on Black Bear Mountain in the Adirondacks. Now, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning other outdoor enthusiasts. While New York trails are...

Rochester activist Zola Brown honored with Woman of Distinction award

Rochester, N.Y. — Zola Brown, a prominent advocate for social and economic justice, is being honored with this year's New York State Woman of Distinction Award. Brown has been recognized for her decades of work in Rochester's 19th Ward and her...

New York stops offshore wind grid process on 'Washington uncertainty'

New York has terminated its offshore wind transmission tender due to “Washington uncertainty” while reiterating its commitment to development, the state utility regulator said. The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Thursday (17...

Environmental group releases report on New York beach pollution

Analysis finds Woodlawn Beach in Buffalo is the one that closed most often due to pollutants during the 2024 swimming season. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Environment New York's Research and Policy Center is out with a report on how often beaches are closed to...

Drive-thru coffee chain reveals opening dates for first two Rochester-area locations

A new drive-thru beverage chain is entering the Rochester market. Arkansas-based 7 Brew has announced opening dates for its first two local locations. Opening in Sweden and Greece Sweden location: 6517 Brockport-Spencerport Road (site of a former...

‘Save Colbert’ rally in New York City touts petition signed by 250,000 people

Several dozen people on Wednesday took to the streets outside the Manhattan studio of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to call for CBS and its parent company, Paramount, to reverse the cancellation of the popular show. During the rally, which...

Vigil held in New York state for nine-year-old Montreal girl found in pond

New York State announces school bus incentive program for electric school buses

The funding allows school districts to be covered for installment costs of switching from gas powered buses. ALBANY, N.Y. — The governor's office has announced that $200 million is now available for zero-emission school buses. The funding will be...

What Everyone Camping In New York State Should Know This Week

There is a new alert that anyone who plans to camp in New York State this coming weekend should be aware of. The hot weather returns this week as we have started to move away from the chilly, fall-like, weather and back to the heat and humidity of...

New York State is Going to Play Major Part in Historic Finale

It is going to be possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity. There are 3 steps when getting tickets for the World Cup when it comes to New York State. You have to register for a FIFA account, the wait for the lottery to open up to apply to buy...