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The deputy mayor said she's finding there's still plenty of work to do as she transitions to the top post.
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AAA of Western & Central New York predicts more than 122 million people will travel 50 miles or more. They suggest early arrival, car safety prep, planning travel routes & times, and patience. -
Ben Walsh reflects on his 8 years as mayor as he wraps up his final two weeks in office. -
New York has a plan to plant 25 million trees to help with greenhouse emissions. SUNY ESF professor Colin Beier says it can work, but takes time. He notes other challenges and benefits as well. -
After one of the driest falls on record, climatologists say that the intensity and frequency of droughts will continue to grow as the region gets warmer and drier in the years to come, increasing the risk of wildfires. -
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that helps make costs for solar power projects in New York more transparent. Advocates of renewable power say it will help finance projects and retain green jobs. -
She says she's requested some changes from state lawmakers before she signs off on the measure.
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This week, we've got annoying holiday movies, chatty White House insiders, and cheese. -
The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions. -
If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists. -
NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic. -
An unpredictable and exciting college football season is coming to a close. This weekend's first-round slate is set up for two tight games and two blowouts — but in the playoffs, anything goes.
