The governor’s budget plan would extend the state’s 75% tax on cigarettes to alternative nicotine products like the popular Zyn pouches.
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In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.
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The storm buried CNY in snow, but was deadly down south, coating entire states with ice and cutting power to as many as a million people.
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Pastor Ester Daniels attended her daughter's inauguration Jan. 3.
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As 34 people become U.S. citizens in a Syracuse courtroom, immigration attorneys and advocates say expanded enforcement continues to fuel fear across Central New York.
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After three straight ACC losses, Syracuse men's basketball heads down to Raleigh to take on NC State.Nick Zuppe previews the task ahead for the Orange and how they can get it done.
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Several states, including California and Texas, have already redrawn their maps in an arms race started by Republicans at President Donald Trump’s urging.
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If you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.
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Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.
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Apps that let people wager on current events have experienced explosive growth in Trump's second term. But one of the leading markets is tied up in lawsuits that cloud the industry's future.
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On the anniversary of the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are still working for laws to prevent future disasters. And they say they're ready for a long fight.
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In the wake of the Jan. 2025 plane crash, some young skaters weren't sure they could continue. A year later, many have found that's the best way to honor those they lost.