Auburn will use its remaining downtown revitalization funds to honor a hometown legend, according to The Citizen. City leaders announced plans for a new mural celebrating Tony Award-winning ...

A $20 billion telecom deal just got the green light in New York, according to WENY. State regulators approved Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications, clearing the way for a major shakeup in ...

A Town of Union burglary ended with a guilty verdict and a long prison term, according to WIVT/WBGH. Prosecutors say a man broke into a home in August, then ran from Broome County sheriff’s deputies ...

The Buffalo Bills are exploring a familiar AFC East option as they look to bolster their pass rush ahead of the postseason. Buffalo is expected to bring in veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon after the ...

As several states redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, new research shows the United States takes a uniquely political approach to drawing legislative districts compared with most ...

Clean energy advocates and top Democrats blasted a scaled-back renewable plan from the New York Power Authority, according to the Times Union. The authority finalized a strategy backing 45 renewable ...

A year after a fatal beating behind bars, New York is tightening oversight in its prisons, according to Spectrum News. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an amended prison reform package Friday, prompted by the ...

After years of fan demand, Taco Bell is bringing back the Quesarito nationwide, according to WSYR, citing WJW. The fast-food chain calls the burrito-wrapped quesadilla a “cult favorite” and says it’s ...

Syracuse women’s basketball closed non-conference play in emphatic fashion, rolling past Mercyhurst 106-40 to improve to 11-1 overall. Uche Izoje and Kiera Scott each recorded double-doubles as the ...

New York is entering a new cross-border partnership with Ontario to advance nuclear energy as part of a broader push for reliable, affordable, and carbon-free power. State officials announced a ...

Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced Friday that he will run for re-election in 2026, pointing to staffing gains, officer wellness efforts, and major drug and gun seizures during his ...

New York students planning to attend college this spring can now apply for tuition-free education through the Excelsior Scholarship. The state has opened applications for the Spring 2026 Excelsior ...