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Hochul inks Indian Point bill but radiological waste debate rages on

The Indian Point bill signed by Gov. Hochul doesn't mention the impact to public health, leaving opponents to debate the dangers of radioactive waste.

 

Westchester, Rockland nonprofits team up to polish job skills for people with disabilities

Girl AGain, a White Plains-based American Girl resale shop, now has stock and staff at the Independence Café in the Palisades Center.

 

Nearly 250 kids from asylum-seeking families set to start school in four upstate counties

About 250 migrant children have enrolled so far in schools in four upstate counties as a result of New York City's transfers of asylum seekers.

 

Downstate counties have highest rates of students in private schools. Check your district

There's been growing national interest in school choice since the pandemic. Here's the rate of private school attendance in all NY schools districts.

 

Ford will issue software update to address 'ear piercing' noises coming from speakers on these models

In the coming weeks, Ford will issue an on-air software update to address the noise complaints made by about 100 customers.

 

Garth Brooks' sports-themed Tailgate Radio hits TuneIn in time for college football

Garth Brooks launched his second station on the TuneIn streaming service: Tailgate Radio. It's music for football fans' pre- and post-game parties.

 

Majority of Americans support labor unions, new poll finds. See what else the data shows.

88% percent of people younger than 30 say they support labor unions, according to recent poll. Here's what else the data shows.

 

Section 4 field hockey: Results, top performers 2023

Check here for the fall 2023 high school field hockey results from Section 4.

 

The historic banyan tree in Lahaina stands after Maui fires, but will it live?

Arborists in Maui are working on bringing Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree, which is still standing after the devastating wildfires, back to life.

 

Georgia, Carolinas declare states of emergency as Hurricane Idalia nears Florida

Hurricane Idalia intensified to a Category 2 storm Tuesday as it nears Florida's west coast, prompting emergency warnings throughout the region.

 

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