Spring is officially here.
The vernal equinox arrived todayy, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere.
But what does that actually mean? Here’s what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth’s orbit.
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What is the equinox?
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As the ...
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — An ailing alligator was seized from an upstate New York home where it was being kept illegally, state officials said.
Environmental conservation police officers seized the 750-pound, 11-foot-long alligator on Wednesday from a home in Hamburg, south of Buffalo.
The ...
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing forward with her plan to tackle crime in New York, and on Tuesday rallied with small business owners to promote her $45 million plan to curb retail theft.
In the Red Room of the state Capitol on Tuesday, Hochul stood with a few dozen bodega and small ...
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Schumer, the first ...
BUFFALO (AP) — A New York state trooper who was charged with manslaughter after shooting an unarmed motorist to death following a high-speed chase was acquitted on Wednesday.
Trooper Anthony Nigro testified during his nonjury trial this week that he feared for his life when he fired two ...
New York state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced on Tuesday the start of the 2024 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities.
The challenge provides opportunities to identify birds and learn about birdlife and awards program ...