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In early June, the USA Today Network surveyed readers asking for thoughts on what social etiquette should be regarding public consumption.

About 12.7% of New Yorkers ages 65 and older have dementia, ranking just behind Maryland, as a new drug is first proven to slow memory problems.

The inaugural PawFest on the Avenue will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on July 30 on Washington Avenue in Endicott.

A reality TV series found an 1879 shipwreck that no one alive has ever seen. The crew found the boat while looking for other wrecks in the Great Lakes

When does "Big Brother" start? What is it? Here's what to know about the popular CBS reality series ahead of its 25th season.

Mount Vernon mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Yonkers mayor Mike Spano were among many who celebrated Elise Finch's life.

A neighborhood in South Austin is fighting an arial enemy, hawks. The birds are attacking residents, causing injuries and disrupting mail services.

People are advised to limit strenuous outdoor physical activity due to an air quality advisory.

Sen. Chuck Schumer said West Point had $100 million in flood damages during a tour of Orange County areas devastated by torrential rains on July 9.

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar asks U.S. DOJ, Department of State to weigh in on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's buoy barrier.