A new state program promises to supercharge New York’s industrial future — but it’s powering up with a budget that barely scratches the surface. On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul launched the “POWER UP ...

Toys, TVs, and computers are still solid buys this year, but jewelry, candy, and beef could bust your budget, according to the Times Union. Their analysis of inflation data shows prices remain uneven ...

Wayne County’s proposed 2026 budget tops $256.8 million, reflects major year-over-year spending growth, and keeps the property-tax rate flat for another year. Here are the five biggest takeaways for ...

A sedan slammed into a Dryden apartment complex Thursday morning, tearing down part of a wall, according to WBNG. The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Keats Way, just off Freeville Road. Emergency ...

Livingston County leaders just signed off on a $215 million budget for 2026 that bumps up taxes slightly while continuing to fund core services and local nonprofits. The Board of Supervisors approved ...

The Seneca County Arts Council is showcasing the imaginative work of local artist Roberta Nelson this December at the Artworks Gallery in Seneca Falls. The month-long exhibit runs from December 3 to ...

With its landfill set to close in 2028, Ontario County is taking early steps to cut food waste, according to the Finger Lakes Times. A county committee approved a plan Monday to contract with the ...

A federal housing program that helps thousands avoid homelessness is at the center of a major legal fight. More than 20 states are suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), ...

A Rochester man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a sweeping financial fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of victims and drained ...

A new episode of Connections with Evan Dawson looks at the growing loneliness crisis affecting American veterans and why so many say they feel invisible. The discussion centers on ROC Veterans, a ...

Two foreign-controlled companies have agreed to pay more than $1.7 million after federal officials said they weren’t eligible for the COVID relief loans they took. Setterstix Inc. and MAE-EITEL Inc.

Small Business Saturday is here, offering communities across the Finger Lakes and Upstate New York a chance to support the locally owned stores and restaurants that power the region’s economy. Small ...