New York advocates want the state to invest more in youth mental health. The proposed 2027 budget addresses families’ needs with universal child care and an expanded child tax credit but lacks funds to fill gaps from federal health care cuts.

Crashes involving multiple tractor trailers and private vehicles on the Thruway in Dunkirk city, Chautauqua County, have led to numerous lane closures that are currently being handled by the New

Late budgets have been a feature of New York politics for decades. Negotiations stretched into August during Gov. George Pataki’s last term. But the delayed budget became a proxy for government function during the tenures of Govs. Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo.

NEW YORK (WNYT) – The New York State Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to not crowd snowplows during the winter season. According to officials, crowding a snowplow can be dangerous, putting yourself and others at risk. Passing a plow could also lead to crashes due to low visibility, causing snow removal to slow down.

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Tuesday issued his yearly reminder to pistol permit holders to check their permits to see if they are due to recertify with New York State Police. Those with concealed carry permits must now recertify every three years.

The New York State Fair is bringing back “Concert Clues” for 2026. The NYS Fair teased the first concert announcement of this year’s music lineup with a photo of a cartoon baby boy who appears to be sick and running a fever.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Great New York State Fair revealed the first concert for the 2026 lineup. Sean Paul will perform at Suburban Park at 8 p.m. on Aug. 27. The Fair will run from Aug. 26 through Sept. 7, with 41 national recording acts scheduled for the Chevy Court and Suburban Park stages. All concerts are included with admission.

Drivers were stranded overnight Monday into Tuesday at the Angola Service Area on the New York State Thruway due to heavy snow.

The New York State Fair is heating up winter with its first concert announcement for the 2026 lineup. Sean Paul will perform at the NYS Fair’s Suburban Park stage on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. The concert is free to attend with fair admission.

Housing prices have gone up in New York for 29 months in a row, according to the New York State Association of Realtors.