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How to research every candidate on your New York ballot in 2026
With Election Day less than three months away, here’s how to find out who’s on your ballot, where they stand, and who’s funding their campaigns.
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9/11 link to heart disease rejected as responders cry foul
In response to petitions seeking coverage through the World Trade Center Health Program for ischemic heart disease, a recent ruling cited “insufficient evidence.”
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NY to fund over $7M of legal bills for immigrant kids after feds balk
New York plans to cover legal bills for about 1,400 children with pending immigration cases who could lose their representation in court if the Trump administration stops paying for those services.
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How much Iran war gas prices are costing New Yorkers as midterms loom
The Iran war and the high gas prices it caused have now lasted more than five months and are looming as a potential factor in the approaching midterm elections.
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‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases rise in New York, with 65 new cases
New York reported 65 additional confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, known for causing frequent explosive diarrhea, in the latest weekly update from the state Department of Health.
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Rockland’s first ‘wind phone’ to help those grieving honors local teen
The wind phone is located in the southern portion of River Front Park, along the Hudson River.
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Old Farmer’s Almanac fall forecast: What New York can expect this season
The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers a look at what temperatures and precipitation could look like across the country, including New York.
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Gillibrand backs bill to protect Hudson Valley from spotted lanternflies
The bill would designate the invasive spotted lanternflies as a high-priority research initiative for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Medicare costs could soon increase for 1.3M New Yorkers. Here’s why
Millions of New Yorkers could start seeing Medicare costs rise through higher monthly premiums if the Trump administration gets its way.
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Icy caffeine, Italian flair: How to find Crema di Caffè in Westchester County
Crema di Caffè is a silky cream-based mousse that’s a cross between soft serve and espresso.
