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Schumer Slams Trump Admin Ripping Away Millions For Nearly 50 Energy Projects Across New York Punishing Families & Businesses With Higher Costs And Fewer Jobs
New, York, N.Y. – Today, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the Department of Energy vindictively terminating nearly $8 billion for over 300 energy awards in nearly exclusively blue states during the Trump Shutdown,...

New York Canal relining project to resume
Published 11:23 am Friday, October 3, 2025 BOISE — A new phase of New York Canal relining work is slated to advance the project through another piece of growing Boise and closer to agricultural uses. “The challenge is that we’ve had so much...

New York issues temporary burn ban as fire danger rises across Southern Tier
The temporary ban comes in response to dry conditions, gusty winds, and rising fire danger across much of New York, including the Southern Tier. The order prohibits brush burning, debris fires, and most open flames. Small, contained campfires and...

New York’s largest cheese festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend, with more than 120 forms of fromage on offer
October in Upstate New York usually means leaf-peeping, but this weekend the action is decidedly more dairy-driven. On Saturday, October 4, the Little Falls Cheese Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary by taking over Main Street in Little...
New York Employers Next Up for ‘Secure Choice’
Certain New York employers that do not provide a retirement benefit will be required to enroll in the Empire State’s retirement savings program this fall, according to a fact sheet published by the New York state government. The New York State...

New York Times resumes legal war with Justin Baldoni in new lawsuit
The New York Times is firing back at Justin Baldoni in a new lawsuit, four months after the actor's "It Ends with Us" defamation case against the news outlet was dismissed. According to the complaint, filed in the New York County Supreme Court on...

Smith Hill, Bain Capital Receive $216M Refinancing of Westin New York Grand Central Hotel
4NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Smith Hill Capital, the commercial real estate debt investment management business of the Procaccianti Cos., and Boston-based Bain Capital has received a $216 million loan for the refinancing of the...

US government freezes New York project funding
THE US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued letters informing New York that two major rail infrastructure projects within the state, the Second Avenue Subway and the Hudson Tunnel, are under administrative review and that federal...

Percy Sutton, Eric Adams and the State of Black Political Power in New York
The abrupt end of Eric Adams’ mayoral campaign closes one of the most difficult chapters in recent New York politics. Voters had grown weary — embarrassed, even — by an administration marred by state and federal investigations, erratic messaging...

BCNY, NAMB announce Send Network New York partnership
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – During the Annual Gathering of the Baptist Convention of New York (BCNY) Sept. 26-27, executive director-treasurer Frank Williams shared news of Send Network New York, a new agreement between the North American Mission Board’s...

The New York Times: John Maher is joining the Book Review
John Maher Gilbert Cruz and Tina Jordan | The New York Times We’re delighted to announce that John Maher will join the Book Review as our news editor. John joins us from Publishers Weekly — the trade magazine that covers the book publishing world...

Rising vessel traffic fuels humpback mortalities in New York waters
Escalating vessel flow in New York waters has coincided with an alarming spike in humpback whale mortalities, underscoring a mounting… Escalating vessel flow in New York waters has coincided with an alarming spike in humpback whale mortalities,...

These Lawn Mowers Could Be Banned Across New York State
Some lawn mowers and leaf blowers could soon be banned in New York. If some New York State lawmakers get their wish, it's going to get a lot quieter across the state. Silence Of The Lawns Unsplash/ Daniel Watson Unsplash/ Daniel Watson LawnStarter...

Code.org CEO Criticizes New York Times
Code.org co-founder and CEO Hadi Partovi criticized The New York Times over a recent report, signaling a fresh clash between a major education nonprofit and one of the country’s most influential newsrooms. His comments highlight growing friction...

How New York Comic Con Is Using Data To Shape The Fan Experience
A general view of a New York Comic Con sign at the Javits Center on the first day of New York Comic Con, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. There is a lot you can...
Trump administration reversing counterterrorism funding cuts to New York
By Kaitlan Collins, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is reversing cuts to counterterrorism funding for New York after the president intervened, a person familiar with what happened told CNN. “I am pleased to advise that I...

Don’t let New York beta test socialism for the rest of America
“New York is too expensive. Zohran will lower costs and make life easier.” That’s the soft sell on Zohran Mamdani‘s campaign website, a pitch tailored to a generation priced out of the American dream. Mamdani remains the front-runner in the race...
What They Are Saying: Elected Officials, Advocates, And The Financial Services Industry Celebrate New York State Department Of Financial Services Superintendent Harris’s Accomplishments During Her Four Years Of Service
Following the announcement on Monday, September 29, that Superintendent Harris has decided to leave DFS, external stakeholders have reached out to congratulate the Superintendent and recognize the work of the Department in improving the lives of...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and President Javier Milei during the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards in New York on September 24, 2025.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s record as a powerful pacifier of unruly markets is now being put to the test in Argentina, where investors are questioning the value of his pledge of support last week for President Javier Milei. Barely a week...

Is RFK Jr. walking the walk? MAHA Report promises updates while New York acts on GRAS
This article originally appeared on Food Tank. You probably assume that before an ingredient ends up in your food, the US Food and Drug Administration has checked it for safety. After all, it’s their job—right? Here’s the reality: The FDA has...