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ALBANY — The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for use in young children provided substantial protection against hospitalization, b...

There are many words that fit this moment, but I will choose the simple and the obvious: “finally.” Finally, the statewide mask mandate on students in...

ALBANY (TNS) — Republicans drew red targets on Democratic backs Monday as state party leaders gathered on Long Island to hold their nominating convent...

State Sen. George Borrello said Monday that “strong and vocal advocacy” helped convince the governor to end the mask mandate in New York’s schools, be...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (TNS) — Single-payer health care didn’t stand a chance in California this year. Even in this deep-blue bastion, Democratic lawmaker...

SYRACUSE (TNS) — Senior citizens are baring their financial affairs in town halls across New York state in a frustrating effort to prove their incomes...

NEW YORK (TNS) — Mayor Eric Adams vowed Friday to take down every single homeless encampment in New York City’s subway system, arguing they’re not onl...

NEW YORK (TNS) — Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that Ukrainian refugees from the Russian invasion would be welcomed with open arms in New York state. “...

With omicron fading and pressure growing to ease mask rules and other pandemic restrictions, there is growing debate among health officials and expert...

VALHALLA (TNS) — Two weeks after New York ended its indoor mask mandate for businesses, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have continued to fall. “W...

CUBA — U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney is a newcomer to what will be the 23rd Congressional District — but she points out to people she meets in its expected...

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s marijuana agency is working toward a swift launch for a proposed $200 million fund to help people of color, women and certa...

OLEAN — Still curious how state aid will affect next year’s budget, Olean City School District officials had their first look at a preliminary spendin...

NEW YORK (TNS) — New York Republicans are reportedly seeking to raise up to $3 million to fight the state’s just enacted Democratic redistricting map ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday $8.6 million to replace the bridge carrying Allegany County Route 26 over the Genesee River in Belfast. The brid...

SAUGERTIES (TNS) — A 6-year-old girl who disappeared in 2019 was found Monday hidden under a staircase with her biological mother in Upstate New York....

IRVING — The Seneca Nation Council passed a resolution Saturday requiring a review and final determination by the National Indian Gaming Commission on...

There was grim news out ofWashingtonfor high-income earners in blue states like New York, as talks over increasing the deductibility of state and loca...