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Central New Yorkers who rely on HEAP to pay winter heating bills will have to wait weeks longer as federal funding remains frozen by the shutdown.

Upstate NY lawmakers Elise Stefanik and Nick Langworthy urge Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to take stronger action against wildfires sending smoke into New York, sparking air quality alerts and health concerns.

The 2025 NY State Fair is launching a new emergency alert system to deliver real-time weather and security updates. Learn how to sign up and what new safety upgrades are in place.

The Goodman Mountain Trail remains closed after DEC euthanized a moose suffering from a severe illness.

Should we be investing in sirens—or are there better ways to stay safe?

Wildfire smoke continues to affect CNY, with air quality levels similar to smoking cigarettes.

No limo? No problem. Here’s how local teens are scoring free rides to prom.

A one-of-a-kind cake picnic is coming to New York! Bring a cake, join the sweetest event of the summer, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and frosting.

New laws aim to curb gun violence while $370 million in new funding targets prevention and community support

A global LEGO festival is coming near Central NY! Family fun, giant builds, and hands-on play await just a short drive away.

The Central New York Watchfire event, held annually at the New York State Fairgrounds to honor fallen service members, will not take place in 2025.

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