Imagine the ground beneath you suddenly giving way and swallowing everything around it. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), sinkholes are defined as “closed natural depressions in the ground surface caused by the removal of material below the ground, leading to either collapse or gradual subsidence of the surface into the resulting void.” Although…

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York State Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for Congress to implement warning labels on social media platforms. She supports Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s recent call for such labels, similar to those found on cigarettes and alcohol. James argues that these labels would serve as a reminder of the potential…

A bridge in New York state, notorious for being struck by vehicles too tall to pass under, was hit three more times this week, according to The Post Standard. Despite clear signage indicating a clearance of 12 feet 2 inches, the Park Street Bridge in Syracuse continues to be a frequent target for oversized trucks….

KETCHIKAN, Alaska — Eric Hafner, a fringe candidate currently incarcerated in federal prison in New York, is set to appear on the general election ballot for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat following a recent judge’s ruling. Hafner, who has never been to Alaska, is running as a Democrat in an attempt to unseat Democratic Rep….

Last week, the Democratic Assembly delegation from Westchester County submitted a letter to the panel reviewing New York’s Foundation Aid formula. This request, sent just before the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s deadline for public comments, advocates for changes to be included in the final report, expected by December 1, 2024. The seven Assemblymembers involved—Amy Paulin,…

A popular local chef from Western New York, Chef Darian Bryan, is making waves nationwide as he stars in a new RAM Truck commercial. Originally from Jamaica, Chef Darian Bryan found his culinary calling in Buffalo, New York. His journey into the culinary world began at the age of 12 when he helped his mother…

On September 9, 2024, New York State Troopers responded to a tense standoff in Central New York following a Criminal Mischief complaint. Troopers from the North Syracuse barracks were called to 8263 Trevi Lane around 4:14 p.m. after 68-year-old Thomas P. Kalenak of Clay, New York, allegedly used a 4 x 10 board to damage…

New York has been recognized as the best state for teen drivers, according to a recent analysis by WalletHub. The personal finance website evaluated 23 criteria related to teen driving safety, including fatality rates, insurance costs, and the presence of critical driving laws. Key Metrics and Rankings Fewest Teen Driver Fatalities: New York ranks second…

The fall season in New York State is renowned for its spectacular weather, and this year, residents from Buffalo to Albany have an exciting opportunity to enhance their experience even further. With summer weather lingering for a few more days and the last week of the season approaching, New Yorkers are poised to enjoy the…

MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A recent study published online on July 30 in BMC Primary Care reveals that contraindicated drug pairs are uncommon among youth with Medicaid coverage who are prescribed combinations of behavioral and mental health (BMH) medications. Laura M. Borgelt, Pharm.D., from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in…