Environmental groups look back at the New York state legislature session that wended earlier this month to rate bills that benefit clean water and air, protect lands and the climate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The county is spending $500,000 on the study, which will analyze land, water, and energy use, as well as noise and environmental issues.
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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.
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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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Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.
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An impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes.
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The Massapequa Park man who killed eight women from 1993 to 2010 will spend the rest of his days behind bars. Judge Timothy Mazzei sentenced 62-year-old Rex Heuermann to life in prison without the chance of parole on the top charge.
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In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.
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Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country.