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New York State's Unclaimed Dry Cleaning Law
How long does a dry cleaner have to keep your clothes before they can toss them? Do dry cleaners in New York State have to donate unclaimed clothes? There is a law for just about everything here in New York and dry cleaning is no exception. Most...
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36 Starbucks Stores Closing in New York State: See the List
It feels like there’s a Starbucks on every corner—especially in New York City—but even the coffee giant is making big changes. The company recently announced a $1 billion restructuring plan, which will lay off nearly 900 non-retail employees and...
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2 of the Best Haunted Hotels In America Are In New York State
Two of the Most Haunted Hotels in America are right here in New York State. October is the month for fall foliage, apple picking, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and of course as many haunted Halloween happenings you can pack into 31 days....
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$50,000 Powerball Winner In New York State
The first Powerball drawing of October was a lucky one for Powerball players in New York State. The New York State Lottery announced that there was one "Big Money" winning ticket sold in New York from last night's Powerball drawing. Powerball...
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New York’s New Probation Consent Law Starts November 1
If you or someone you love has ever been on probation, you know how much authority a probation officer has. They can decide when you check in, what conditions you follow, and even report violations that could land you back in court. Now, New York...
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Biggest Changes in Years Now Required For New York Hunters
Deer season in New York State is coming with some of the biggest changes hunters have seen in years. In June, the Department of Environmental Conservation hinted at some technology advances that hunters would need to adjust to. Now, those changes...
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Editorial | Trump’s funding cuts to New York are penny-dumb and pound-foolish
In the last 25 years, New York has faced more terrorism than any other city in the country. So naturally, President Trump, himself a former New Yorker, wants to cut $187 million in federal funding for counterterrorism efforts in New York....
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Data center developers descend on upstate New York
ALBANY, New York — Artificial intelligence’s thirst for more power is wreaking havoc with New York’s energy reliability plans and environmental goals. The state’s grid operator is seeing a surge in large AI projects that need a significant amount...
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Find Out What Haunts New York's Capitol Building With Ghost Tour
'Tis the season for ghost tours and haunts in the Capital Region. The New York Capitol building is rich in history, but do ghosts also haunt it? Many who have worked there claim to have felt their spirits, and the walls and halls are said to be...
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New York weather: Exact time warmer weather is expected after 'killing frost' sweeps city
New York is predicted to experience some early snowfall this year (Image: Getty Images) A frost advisory has been issued over the chance a 'killing frost' could hit parts of New York state. Despite the abrupt cold weather, there's hope on the...
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Albany Barn’s FUSION Anti-Gala 2025 to Spotlight Art and Technology in Albany
Albany Barn’s signature fundraiser embraces that intersection ALBANY — Art has always reflected the world around it, but in today’s landscape, the line between brushstroke and circuit board grows thinner by the day. This fall, Albany Barn’s...
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Buffalo seeks to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit involving firefighter Jason Arno
The City of Buffalo is pushing for an end to proceedings in the wrongful death lawsuit for firefighter Jason Arno. The city has filed a motion to dismiss, along with a motion for summary judgment, which would resolve at least part of the case...
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The Strange Trophy That New York Hunters Must Hand Over
It may not be the trophy that most hunters think of when they head to the woods to hunt bears, but it is an important one. New York State is asking hunters to send them a tooth from the bear that they shoot this season. It is part of the ongoing...
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Western New York Festival Named One Of Best In US
Leaf Peeping season is upon us, and once again, Western New York is getting national attention for how pretty the 716 becomes during the fall. Country Living recently named the top Fall Festivals in the country, and one local festival cracked the...
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Judge Connie Mallafre-Melendez, the first and only Cuban-American elected to the New York State Supreme Court, honored at Hispanic Heritage celebration
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, the Brooklyn Bar Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Puerto Rican Bar Association, the Latino Judges Association and the Dominican Bar Association collectively...
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New York State All-Star Alliance Showcase 2025: Where Spirit Meets Service in the Empire State
Mark your calendars: the NYS All-Star Alliance Showcase returns on November 15, 2025, bringing together athletes, rec teams, college recruiters, and the cheer community for a statewide celebration of skill, connection, and purpose. Guided by its...
Supermoon/Super Harvest Moon to Shine Over New York State
The next Supermoon is coming, and this year the extra bright full moon will be a rare Super Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon is always the full moon that falls closest to the Autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. This will also be the first...
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New York DMV didn't issue 'no name given' commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants
In the fall of 2025, a rumor began to spread online that the state of New York was issuing "no name given" commercial driver's licenses. The claim began to circulate after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, posted a photograph of such a...
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New York Gov. Hochul announces $300M investment to launch Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at Stony Brook
New York Gov. Hochul posing with state and Stony Brook University officials at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) on Sept. 17. Hochul announced a $300 million investment from New York State in order to...
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Press Release: Pace University Awarded Over $3 Million New York State…
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New initiative will expand access, strengthen pre-health advising, and prepare advanced healthcare students to address workforce shortages in the Lower and Mid-Hudson Valley Pace University has been awarded more than $3 million from the New York...
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