Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. conducted strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, New York leaders in Albany and Capitol Hill all responded to the strikes with mixed messages. “Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons,” Republican Rep. Mike Lawler said in part. “I fully supported Israel’s move to strike Iran,…
More than 10% of New York adults are living with diabetes. Outside of New York City, Orleans, Chautauqua, and Niagara counties are where diabetes is most prevalent, according to the New York State Department of Health. For some people with chronic conditions like diabetes, what they eat matters. How can healthier meals be incorporated into…
Thought to be the only one of its kind in the country, a winemaker in Voorheesville is using a centuries-old recipe for wine made from the sap of birch trees. New York is known today for its production of grapes and apples, however, that wasn’t always the case. John Sheehan, owner of Meadowdale Winery, said…
A recent decision by the United States to revoke all visas for South Sudanese citizens is raising concerns in Syracuse, which has a large community of people from South Sudan, including Chol Majok, who is running for mayor as the first refugee elected to the Syracuse City Council. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday announced the U.S. would…
The 2025 State of the Birds report indicates bird populations are dropping “across the board” in the United States. Of particular concern are waterfowl, which are usually a bright spot for conservation efforts. The report was put together by organizations within the North American Bird Conservation Initiative. What You Need To Know The 2025 State…
A total lunar eclipse will occur for all of North America Thursday night. What You Need To Know A total lunar eclipse will take place Thursday night into Friday morning All of North America will have the chance to see it The last total lunar eclipse on Earth was in 2022 A total lunar eclipse…
Leaders from the state Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) came out Wednesday appearing to feel isolated from its members and the state as the wildcat strike its members are partaking in hit its 17th day. Executive Vice President Matt Keough acknowleged that members at this point do not trust union leadership. “Have we acted in…
Shopping for a new home is not for the faint of heart. But new reports show that nationally, home listings are staying on the market longer. As we near the end of the first quarter of 2025, the New York housing market presents a complex landscape for both buyers and sellers. Real estate trends in…
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Darian Bryan owns the Plating Society in Buffalo, a private chef’s table that can seat up to 30. “I cook right here. People watch me. I sing, I dance, I entertain,” said Bryan. What You Need To Know February is Black History Month New York’s SNAP-Ed program works to educate and highlight many Black…
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Wednesday as the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator. The chamber voted 56-42 in favor of the former New York congressman. Zeldin was nominated by Donald Trump days after his election in November. Zeldin served in Congress for eight years, representing New York’s 1st…