New York Statesman

10/25/2021

Groups in support of renewable energy are pushing for legislation and other initiatives to accelerate complete electrification of buildings in the state, as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Groups in support of renewable energy are pushing for legislation and other initiatives to accelerate complete electrification of buildings in the state, as part of efforts to reduce ca ...

10/23/2021

If it becomes law, said Rob Hayes, director of clean water for Environmental Advocates NY, every state water utility would be required to test for certain contaminants in drinking water. He said testing for the suggested 40 chemicals would help prevent harm, such as the crisis detected in 2015 in Hoosick Falls.

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency also announced a roadmap for PFAS pollution

10/23/2021

Albany's St. Peter's Health Partners and Ellis Medicine in Schenectady first announced their intent to merge a year ago. Ellis Medicine posted a $33 million loss last year.

A proposed merger between two hospital systems in upstate New York has some residents and healthcare advocates concerned about the potential loss of certain types of medical care, inclu ...

10/23/2021

Evan Fournier scored 18 points against his former team -- and sank four of New York's 24 3-pointers -- as the Knicks spoiled the Orlando Magic's home opener on Friday with a 121-96 victory.

Evan Fournier scored 18 points against his former team -- and sank four of New York 24 3-pointers -- as the Knicks spoiled the Orlando Magic home opener on

10/23/2021

New York City FC no longer carries the burden of wondering when their next goal will occur, but the drought dropped them from a secure position in the Eastern Conference race to just below the cutoff line.

New York City FC no longer carries the burden of wondering when their next goal will occur, but the drought dropped them from a secure position in the Eastern C

09/28/2021

On Monday, Corporal Walter Smead was buried at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery near his rural upstate New York hometown of Hadley, some 70 years after he was killed in 1950 during the Korean War. His remains, however, were only recently identified through DNA analysis.

Corporal Walter Smead was buried in upstate New York hometown of Hadley, some 70 years after he was killed in 1950 during the Korean War.

09/26/2021

Some New Yorkers are voicing concerns about the creation of not one, but two draft maps for congressional, State Senate, and Assembly voting districts. The groups are asking the public to weigh in on the redistricting process, to ensure the revised maps properly represent constituents.

Some New Yorkers are voicing concerns about the creation of not one, but two draft maps for congressional, State Senate, and Assembly voting districts.

09/25/2021

For the second consecutive week the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series crowned a first-time winner. Christian Eckes, a 20-year old New York native, took the lead on a final restart with four laps remaining to claim his first trophy and lead a historic 1-2-3-4 finish for the ThorSport Racing team at the Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

For the second consecutive week the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series crowned a first-time winner. Christian Eckes, a 20-year old New York native, took the lead

09/25/2021

A weekend with the potential to be season-defining could not have gotten off to a better start for the New York Yankees. First, the club took care of its own business Friday night with an 8-3 victory over the host Boston Red Sox to kick off a high-stakes three-game series. With the win, the Yankees (87-67) moved within a game of the Red Sox (88-66) for the top wild card in the American League. As an added bonus, the Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Minnesota Twins later in the night, ensuring New York a two-game lead on the second wild card.

A weekend with the potential to be season-defining could not have gotten off to a better start for the New York Yankees.

09/25/2021

Members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the hotel in New York on Saturday (local time) where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staying. Keeping with the spirit of the visit, they chanted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Matram' slogans.

Members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the hotel in New York on Saturday (local time) where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is staying.

08/11/2021

During the earliest stages of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., he was widely applauded for his blunt discussions during almost daily televised news conferences of the advance of the infectious disease in New York.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been a fixture in U.S. Democratic Party circles for decades before his downfall and coming r

07/25/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Saturday announced 342irearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office and the city of Syracuse.