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Catskills Fire Tower Challenge adds 2 towers

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park. Launched in 2019, the Challenge has drawn participants ...

Hochul wants to update state laws on drones

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a plan to update the state’s laws on drones, aligning New York with new federal regulations and opening up opportunities for the drone manufacturing industry. As part of her 2026 State of the State agenda, Hochul is proposing a three-pronged ...

SUNY renewing efforts to provide student housing, food, transportation

The SUNY system is renewing its efforts to help students in need get access to the basic necessities and tools to help them succeed, with efforts at 17 campuses statewide in the upcoming semester. Across the State University of New York system, campuses offer individual programs aimed at ...

Constantino, Smullen swap criticism in NY-21 race

The Republican primary for an open seat in the 21st Congressional District has quickly become testy, with Anthony Constantino criticizing Robert Smullen over Smullen’s arrest in 2018 for tax evasion. “We can’t replace Elise Stefanik with someone who was arrested for felony tax ...