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.

The Onondaga County Water Authority is taking inventory of all 106,000 water service lines in its service territory.

New York’s High School Esports State Championship brought hundreds to Syracuse University in a case for teamwork, communication, and learning through competitive gaming.

He was appointed to succeed Brian Stratton, who's retiring after 14 years at the post.

Sen. Joe Griffo, R-Rome and Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon D-Utica are trying again to fill gaps in the rural "medical desert."

It’s a multi billion dollar plan that would include more casinos, a new theme park, an observation wheel and more arts and culture, and transforming the former Toronto Power Generating Station that overlooks the falls into a boutique hotel.

Fires shut down the hot mill at the Oswego County plant, which turns raw aluminum into rolls of sheets used by the auto industry. Ford is the plant's primary customer.

A new report from Groundworks Collaborative puts the blame largely on sweeping tariffs.