State facility replicates flood conditions for responders
With snowmelt underway and heavy rain likely this spring, state officials are urging New Yorkers to start thinking…
Syracuse University Art Museum Seeks Faculty Fellows for 2026-27
The Syracuse University Art Museum is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Faculty Fellows program. The program supports…
Affordability is not an abstract – Daily Freeman
By Walter T. Mosley, New York state Secretary of State Like most New Yorkers, I started my workday…
NYS Senate, Assembly Democrats propose tax increase on wealthiest earners, corporations
NYS Capital — The New York State legislature revealed their One House Budget proposals on Tuesday, setting up…
Hochul announces millions in funding for three North Country communities
OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that three North Country communities will receive a…
Oysters and clams in 9 states could be contaminated with norovirus, FDA warns
The FDA on Monday warned consumers about oysters and clams which could be contaminated with norovirus and were…
NY’s climate law clashes with Gov. Hochul’s affordability campaign
New York’s lofty goal to dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions has run into a major roadblock: Gov.…
New York state Senate’s one-house budget proposal
Both the New York state Senate and the Assembly’s one-house proposals increase taxes on the wealthy. The Senate’s…
Governor Hochul Announces North Country Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the City of Ogdensburg will receive $10 million in funding as the…
State Legislature Backs Tax Hikes on Wealthy, Adding…
At New York Focus, our central mission is to help readers better understand how New York really works.…
New York State’s Must‑Try Bites: The Dishes, Festivals & Trails Your Clients Will Love
Food has become an integral part of why people travel. From top‑rated restaurants to beloved local dishes and…
Fort Ann man faces charges after investigators find illegal weapons at home
Fort Ann, NY (WRGB) — A Fort Ann man is facing weapons charges after investigators said they found…