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Incumbent Tom DiNapoli has been in office for almost 20 years, he's facing his first primary challenge for the office.
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A journey commemorating the Underground Railroad is passing through Rochester this week. Along the way, the participants are hearing the personal stories of today's freedom seekers. -
A number of state legislative primaries are on the ballot next Tuesday, and some shine a light on some of the Democratic Party’s generational and ideological divides. -
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing New York and Public Partnerships LLC, alleging fraud in the contract, bidding process, and transition of the CDPAP home care program. -
The county is spending $500,000 on the study, which will analyze land, water, and energy use, as well as noise and environmental issues. -
With the return of the weekly market to Clinton Square, vendors and organizers emphasize the importance of agricultural transparency and community building in downtown Syracuse. -
New high-speed I-81 interchanges are now open, permanently shifting Syracuse commutes and marking a major milestone before the downtown viaduct comes down.
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The Hispanic Heritage Foundation president and CEO spoke with BTPM NPR in advance of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York’s celebration breakfast. -
An infusion of state aid means the city doesn't have to borrow from its reserve fund. -
The United States defeated Australia in an important group match at the World Cup. The 2-0 victory means the U.S. will advance to the tournament's knockout round.
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In this space news roundup, Berly McCoy and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about tiny autonomous "transformers" that can explore the moon, a debate about the expanding universe, and more.
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Opal Lee is known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talked with her in 2024 about her activism, and her hopes for the future.
