Wildfire smoke returns to N.Y.; limit time outdoors
Wildfire smoke from Canada has returned, blanketing New York in a thick haze. The smoke, combined with already…
New York State Police investigating drowning incident at Fair Haven State Park
Update* On July 14, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., New York State Police responded to a reported drowning in…
Hazy, smoky skies impacting New York state this week
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again impacting New York state, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this week. Plumes…
Community Stabilization Unit Traffic Stop Results in Gun Arrest
On July 10, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Troop K Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) conducted…
New York pauses data centers over water and power concerns
New York just became the first state to enact a moratorium on new large-scale data centers. Governor Kathy…
New York State Police seek help in Oswegatchie burglary
TOWN OF OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying…
Trump admin persuades 30th state to drop ‘orphan tax’ on foster kids; NY continues to buck Melania’s plea
The Trump administration has persuaded a 30th state to stop using the “orphan tax” after Melania Trump pushed…
How We Pressed Pause on Data Centers in New York and What’s Next
This week, New York became the first state in the nation to pause new data centers. Here’s how…
State police seek public’s help identifying suspects in Oswegatchie burglary
OSWEGATCHIE, New York (WWNY) – New York State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects…
Liquor Law Overhaul Could Create 4,000 Jobs in New York, Lobbying Group Says
A business coalition has launched a campaign that hopes to radically reform New York’s alcohol laws, many of…
Wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in Rochester and across New York
Drifting smoke from wildfires in Canada is expected to diminish the air quality today in Rochester and most…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Part of New York State Thruway
A tractor-trailer rollover crash closed parts of the New York State Thruway in the Hudson Valley. A truck…