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Thousands of upstate New York families will soon see lower utility bills and more comfortable homes thanks to a new $125 million program. The initiative makes clean energy upgrades accessible to buildings where people need help most.
New York City just passed its first-ever tax on luxury second homes worth over $5 million, targeting ultra-wealthy absentee owners. The move is expected to raise $500 million annually for free childcare, cleaner streets, and safer neighborhoods.
A teenage cook named Dan has built a nearly half-million-strong social media following by doing something remarkably simple: making home-cooked meals and sharing them with people experiencing homelessness. His work caught the attention of KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky, who partnered with him to spread even more hope on New York City streets.
Mexican low-cost carrier Viva just became the first Latin American airline to secure flights at New York's massive new JFK terminal. The airline will connect the Big Apple with Mexico City and Monterrey starting when the terminal opens this year.
Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.
A New York community group delivered 500 hams to families in need this month, powered by 70 volunteers who show up every single month. It's part of a growing movement proving neighbors helping neighbors still works.
A giant hole in the sun's atmosphere is sending colorful auroras as far south as New York and Idaho Friday and Saturday night. The new moon means darker skies and better viewing conditions for one of nature's most stunning light shows.
The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers across Western New York ahead of National Volunteer Week. From disaster response to blood drives, volunteers can choose flexible roles that match their skills and schedules.
After years of complaints about sky-high fees and limited choices, a New York jury found Ticketmaster and Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events market. The verdict could force the entertainment giant to pay hundreds of millions in damages and open doors for competing ticket sellers.
New York City just passed a tax on ultra-luxury second homes worth $5 million or more, generating half a billion dollars annually for childcare, safer streets, and cleaner neighborhoods. The tax only affects ultra-wealthy non-residents who own property in the city but don't live there.
A New York jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws, delivering a major win for state attorneys general who continued fighting after the federal government settled. The victory could force the ticketing giant to pay damages and potentially split from its parent company.
Mohawk Valley Community College gave 15 employees a workday to serve their community, sending them to help local nonprofits including the Rome Humane Society. The college's fourth annual Days of Service turns gratitude into action across the Mohawk Valley.
A quiet cemetery in Ithaca, New York shelters up to 8 million solitary bees in one of the largest underground colonies ever discovered. These hardworking pollinators are secretly helping nearby farms thrive while teaching scientists how ordinary spaces can become vital wildlife havens.
Twelve innovative Israeli companies are bringing breakthrough technologies to New York this May, showcasing solutions from AI surgery tools to agricultural robots. The delegation represents Israel's tech resilience and innovation despite recent challenges.
Two fresh Olympic champions from Milano Cortina 2026 got to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Skier Breezy Johnson and Paralympic snowboarder Kate Delson brought their gold medals to Wall Street for the honor.
The Philippines transformed an area twice the size of New York City into new forests across Eastern Visayas, completing its ambitious National Greening Program target. What once was barren grassland now teems with trees, thanks to local communities who turned climate action into reality.
New York City just took a major step toward bringing river herring back to the Bronx River after decades of decline. State grants and federal plans aim to remove century-old dams that have blocked fish from reaching their spawning grounds.
Hundreds gathered in Perinton, New York for an annual breakfast spotlighting stories of resilience and hope in addiction recovery. Golden Gate Bridge survivor Kevin Hines delivered the keynote speech about his journey from crisis to healing. #
A New York pizzeria owner canceled his Easter plans to help a hospice patient thank his nurses one final time. The simple act of kindness brought joy during a family's most difficult moment.
More than 200 diplomats, elected officials, and community members gathered at a New York Eid celebration that showcased interfaith cooperation and cultural pride. The event brought together Indian American Muslims, government leaders, and representatives from multiple nations to mark the end of Ramadan.
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