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Drivers who crash into the rail bridge will receive an automatic 8 points on their license beginning February 16th.
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State senators in New York are celebrating the passage of two bills that would regulate toxic "forever" chemicals. -
County Executive Ryan McMahon will give students until March 20 to submit names for the new Inner Harbor attraction. -
Citizens for Affordable Rates used a Super Bowl TV ad to bring more attention to their fight against high car insurance rates in New York State. They propose reducing fraud & insurers' profits. -
A Syracuse University professor, who took the ice over thirty years ago, took the ice in Lake Placid, where she inspired young fans at the 2026 Empire State Winter Games. -
Rising grocery prices have some Central New Yorkers considering growing their own food, but starting can seem daunting in the freezing winter months. -
Party lays out a MAGA-like agenda they hope will energize their base and send the Nassau County executive to the governor’s office.
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The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out. -
Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development. -
An Islamist party has become Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time in the country's history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party's policies on women. -
Lawmakers no closer to a deal as partial government shutdown continues, officials to meet for more talks as Ukraine war nears 4th anniversary, what is it about Olympics that gives athletes "the yips"?
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Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical.
