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Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for a race that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and help decide control of the Senate next year.
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Earth Day brought a wave of activity across Ithaca and Tompkins County Monday as students and community groups led demonstrations calling on universities and elected officials to act with urgency to address climate change.
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Thousands of police and first responders gathered at the State Fairgrounds Monday, to pay respects to Michael Hoosock, an Onondaga County Sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty last week.
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The New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition supports family caregivers through training, education and access to respite resources. It also offers reimbursement up to $600 for respite care, aiming to provide financial relief and a break for some of the 4.1 million family caregivers statewide.
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A new Siena College poll finds that Gov. Kathy Hochul has her worst-ever favorability and job approval ratings.
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The Corning-Painted Post school board voted to approve a more than $139 million budget proposal for the next school year. It includes a more than 1% increase to the tax levy. Voters can approve or reject the proposal in May.
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The $237 billion spending plan includes restored funding for school aid, and a housing package to encourage the growth of affordable housing in New York.
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Jensen was laid to rest Saturday in his hometown of Rome, after being shot and killed in the line of duty last weekend.
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As state lawmakers pass final budget measures, the head of New York’s public university system is hoping for more tuition assistance for college students.
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New York lawmakers planned to work into the weekend to complete the state budget, now 19 days late.
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Earth Day is on Monday, September 22. Events to celebrate will begin over the weekend.
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The Senate and Assembly planned to remain at the Capitol until Saturday, in order to complete the bills and finish getting a budget in place.