The election to fill the State Senate seat being vacated by Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan has another candidate. Dan Gagliardo is entering the race with the backing of the Republican Party.

Hochul negotiated agreements with state lawmakers over changes that would win her signature on pending legislation.

The victory comes after a tough year for climate priorities in New York.

Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced this week $54 million included under the National Defense Authorization Act for 2026 are heading to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.

Three Rochester police officers were shot Friday night after responding to a call on Chili Avenue.

Stefanik, 41, who also won’t seek re-election to Congress, said she reached the decision after spending time with her family before Christmas.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were in Buffalo Friday, signing a "landmark" deal to collaborate on nuclear energy development.

Niagara Regional Police say the suspect was taken into custody Saturday morning after an all-night standoff. The officer he allegedly shot was treated and released.