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Bruce Blakeman slams Kathy Hochul's $1.5B pledge for NYC as a 'bailout'
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (99+ words) Hochul's GOP challenger Blakeman ripped the governor's decision to use $1.5 billion for New York City instead of lowering school taxes. Bruce Blakeman slams Kathy Hochul's $1.5B pledge for NYC as a 'bailout' Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, Gov. Kathy Hochul's Republican…...
How much snow will NY get? See totals by region
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (106+ words) A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the Northeast on Friday, Feb. 20, bringing a mix of rain, snow and freezing precipitation to much of New York. Gusty winds along the Great Lakes and milder temperatures in some areas are creating…...
Westchester students headed to prestigious NY girls' conference
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (110+ words) Two Masters School students are headed to the 2026 Empire Girls State conference this summer representing Westchester County. Westchester students headed to prestigious NY girls' conference Two Masters School juniors were nominated by separate American Legion posts to represent Westchester at…...
Three of the longest U.S. flights depart from New York
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (252+ words) It's no secret many New Yorkers dream of traveling, especially during the state's bitter winter months. But how long are travelers willing to sit on a plane? According to Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, three of the 10 longest departures…...
Hochul pledges another $150M for NY cities in financial stress
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (372+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget balancing act has begun as the governor attempts to spread the wealth to upstate New York following her pledge to give additional funding to New York City earlier this week. Hochul announced an additional $150 million in…...
Home heating oil prices jump again in NY. See the cost in your region
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (108+ words) Weekly home heating price data for New York show spikes in many regions in early February 2026. Check out all the price information here. Home heating oil prices jump again in NY. See the cost in your region Home heating oil…...
Cold weather caused a water main break in Yonkers. See what happened
2+ day, 45+ min ago (126+ words) A water main break in a vacant Yonkers building caused more than 8 feet of water to accumulate in the building's basement. Cold weather caused a water main break in Yonkers. See what happened The city of Yonkers experienced a water…...
43 missing children found in Westchester during major rescue operation
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (102+ words) A three-day recovery operation in Westchester County located 43 missing children and teens, aged 8 to 17, who were considered runaways and at risk of exploitation. 43 missing children found in Westchester during major rescue operation More than three dozen children and teenagers reported…...
To survive and grow, NY's colleges must innovate. Here's why | Opinion
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (639+ words) To survive and grow, NY's colleges must innovate. Here's why | Opinion'Lohud To survive and grow, NY's colleges must innovate. Here's why | Opinion When Edelawit Fikru Yishak began her higher education journey, she carried with her more than just her academic…...
Lower Hudson Valley high school musicals put spotlight on creativity
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (192+ words) High school stages across Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties will light up this spring with musicals and student-led productions. From large ensemble shows to more intimate performances, local schools are bringing Broadway favorites to life for their communities. I am…...