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A new nature trail in Dunkirk, New York is calling for volunteers to help build music and play areas designed by local kids. Next week, up to 60 helpers per day will create outdoor activity spaces inspired by an autism-friendly trail at Letchworth State Park.
Scientists have discovered one of the largest known populations of native bees living beneath a New York cemetery, potentially for over a century. The find could help save struggling pollinator populations worldwide.
The New York Yankees turned a sleepy start into baseball history after Aaron Judge delivered a fiery pep talk that sparked a 13-run third inning. The team responded with 11 hits and four stolen bases in one of the franchise's greatest offensive explosions.
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When flash floods trapped a school principal in her submerged car, firefighter Travis Langan smashed through her sunroof with a Yeti cup and his bare hands. Days later, their emotional reunion reminded New York City what everyday heroism looks like.
A New York Times editor who once waited in line for new iPhones wrote a book about why we should pause before clicking "buy now." His advice could help us all spend smarter and feel less cluttered.
Karl-Anthony Towns credits Jeremy Lin's 2012 "Linsanity" moment for turning him into a lifelong Knicks fan. Now he's playing for that same team in their first NBA Finals since 1999.
Scientists discovered one of the world's largest wild bee colonies thriving beneath a New York cemetery since the early 1900s. The 5.5 million mining bees are pollinating nearby orchards and proving that old cemeteries can be vital urban wildlife sanctuaries.
The Utica Zoo has welcomed two baby white-handed gibbons, an endangered species facing extinction in the wild. The births are part of a Species Survival Plan helping protect threatened animals through careful breeding programs.
Eight high school juniors, most of them volunteer firefighters themselves, are lobbying state senators to pass a bill expanding tax relief for New York's dwindling volunteer emergency responders. With just days left in the legislative session, these teens are racing against the clock to protect the future of volunteer fire and ambulance services.
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Two New Jersey artists spent 60 days transforming dog food into stunning recreations of masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Girl With a Pearl Earring. The whimsical exhibition at NYC's Museum of the Dog proves art can celebrate our love for four-legged friends in the most creative ways.
A Cornell researcher taking a shortcut through an Ithaca cemetery stumbled upon one of the world's largest documented bee colonies. More than 5.5 million wild bees have been thriving in the undisturbed sandy soil for over a century.
New York City is moving forward with a plan to add a fifth firefighter to 86 engine companies, a safety improvement firefighters have requested for decades. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is backing the $91.7 million proposal that could save more lives and speed up response times.
Nearly 30 battery storage systems across New York City are proving clean energy can save money while fighting climate change. These neighborhood power banks are replacing dirty peaker plants and could save residents $500 million yearly.
An international research team just confirmed one of Earth's largest hidden aquifers stretching beneath the Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to Maine. This underground freshwater reserve could supply New York City for centuries and hints at a potential solution for our planet's growing water crisis.
New York's youngest mayor in over a century combined his Muslim faith and Premier League fandom in the most joyful way. Zohran Mamdani showed up to Eid al-Adha prayers wearing a custom kurta designed after Arsenal's jersey.
Eileen Collins went from a traumatic childhood in upstate New York to commanding a space shuttle, and her story just became an inspiring documentary. The film shows how she shattered barriers while balancing motherhood and the emotional weight of dangerous missions.
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A new Revolutionary War exhibit lets visitors recreate one of history's most rebellious moments: pulling down King George III's statue in 1776. The Museum of the City of New York brings the American Revolution to life with interactive experiences that show how the fight for independence unfolded right in Manhattan's streets.
Two-time Olympic champion Helen Maroulis is heading to Yorktown Heights this June to inspire the next generation of wrestlers and support a brand new girls wrestling program. The clinic will help fund both her 2028 Olympic training and equipment for Yorktown's first-ever girls varsity wrestling team.
Two beluga whales at the New York Aquarium passed the mirror test, joining an exclusive group of animals who recognize their own reflections. The discovery, filmed in 2001 but just published, challenges what we thought we knew about animal consciousness.
Cancer survivors in Watertown, New York, will gather for a special celebration honoring their strength and resilience. The Hope Grows Here event creates space for connection, healing, and hope.
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