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Survivors, advocates rally across New York against sexual violence
A national day of action aimed to raise awareness of gender-based and sexual violence while calling for accountability from universities, institutions and government leaders.
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3 New York Halloween attractions named among the best in America
From haunted hotels with ghostly encounters in upstate New York to spooky trolley tours through Brooklyn’s neighborhoods, three New York Halloween attractions were named among the best in the US.
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Troy approves New York’s first local law regulating license plate readers
The council voted 6-0 Thursday, Oct. 1, to approve Local Law No. 3, which would establish standards governing the city’s use of automatic license plate readers.
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Winter forecast for New York? NOAA releases 2026-27 seasonal outlook
The Weather Service’s winter forecast for New York shows the state leaning toward above-normal temperatures.
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Lawyer in Cornell lawsuit sees parallels between student death, Jane Doe case
The recent Jane Doe case is drawing comparisons to a 2019 incident in which an 18-year-old student died after drinking at a party on campus.
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How New York measles disaster emergency compares to prior Rockland outbreak
The bulk of New York measles cases recorded by the New York State Department of Health as of Oct. 3, are in rural counties in central and western New York.
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Halloween, autumn spur boom to Westchester economy. What’s on tap
Visitors come in droves to immerse in a mix of Halloween and history, providing a boost to the Westchester economy every autumn.
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Local coalition launches weekend Newburgh ferry pilot to prove cross-Hudson demand
The Newburgh ferry to Beacon, shut down last year after years of ridership declines, will make a comeback the first two weekends of October thanks to a grassroots revival campaign on both sides of the Hudson River.
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Leaf peeping in New York | Where to see fall colors in the Southern Tier
Leaf peeping in New York offers overwhelming views and seasonal colors as leaves change, and after a slow start, they are starting to emerge.
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World Atlas names 9 best towns for retirees in upstate New York
World Atlas’ list of the best towns for retirees in New York includes nine smaller communities that offer a quiet lifestyle.
