N.Y. extreme weather events, disaster costs rise rise
The frequency of severe weather events in New York state is growing, meaning disaster response costs have risen…
Regional Food Bank urges assistance during federal shutdown
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which serve nearly 3 million New Yorkers, will not be going out in…
State lawmakers take on issues facing emerging farmers
New York state lawmakers heard testimony from emerging farmers and related experts Tuesday as they prepare to juggle…
Data indicates close to 20% drop in NYC immigration judges
Across New York City’s three immigration courthouses, there are 15 people who had been judges at the start…
Jamaica rezoning plan looks to clear the last hurdle
The faithful have been spreading the Gospel at Community Church of Christ in Jamaica, Queens for 70 years.…
Jackson Heights voters concerned about quality of life
In Jackson Heights, you can find many things, including food from all over the world and street vendors…
Trump’s lawyers ask court to toss hush money conviction
President Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked a New York state appeals court to toss out his hush money…
Outgoing lawmaker’s staffers compete for his council seat
Democrat Phil Wong wants to succeed his boss, outgoing Councilman Bob Holden. So does Republican Alicia Vaichunas. Holden…
Outgoing lawmaker’s staffers compete for his council seat
Democrat Phil Wong wants to succeed his boss, outgoing Councilman Bob Holden. So does Republican Alicia Vaichunas. Holden…
Suit claims N.Y. DOH underfunds early intervention services
Earlier this month, the Agencies for Children’s Therapy Services, Inc. and two of its members filed a lawsuit…
Syracuse sets amnesty program for unpaid parking tickets
The Syracuse Common Council voted Monday to approve an amnesty program for unpaid parking tickets. The plan would…
Tariffs cause some tattoo shops to scramble for supplies
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian goods, imposed earlier this year, forced some suppliers to the…