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Consolidated Edison is pouring $72 billion into energy infrastructure over the next decade to build a cleaner, more reliable power grid for New York. The massive investment aims to meet growing demand for clean electricity while working toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
After a successful pilot program prevented home charging fires, New York City is rolling out 25 battery swapping stations across all five boroughs for delivery riders. The program stopped hundreds of dangerous home charging sessions while making delivery workers safer and more productive.
A New York county just became the state's only community to win a major federal clean energy grant. The $250,000 will jumpstart projects that cut emissions while creating local jobs.
A Columbia University student detained by federal agents was released the same day after New York's mayor personally appealed to President Trump during a White House visit. The swift resolution shows how direct communication can resolve immigration cases quickly.
A Columbia University student detained by immigration agents was freed just hours later after New York's mayor personally raised her case with President Trump. The swift resolution shows how direct advocacy can make an immediate difference.
After two decades of waiting, Lehman College's men's basketball team dominated their championship game 101-56, earning their first conference title since 2004. The Lightning's 15-game winning streak carried them to the NCAA Division III tournament.
Democrats and Republicans are finding common ground on major tech issues while Congress stays gridlocked. Governors from Florida to New York are pushing remarkably similar proposals to regulate artificial intelligence and rein in power-hungry data centers.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled 12 high-speed electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station is designed to serve over 100 rideshare drivers daily, making it easier than ever to go electric at one of America's busiest airports.
Ryan Lambert went from being dropped by his college baseball team to becoming the hardest-throwing pitcher in the New York Mets organization. His secret weapon? A radical diet that once included 30 raw eggs a day.
A New York county's mental health department just moved into a renovated facility designed to better serve residents and staff. The upgrade solves years of space and connectivity problems that limited care.
Penn State Behrend's men's swimming and diving team captured their first State University of New York Athletic Conference championship, defeating the defending champions by 117 points. Sophomore Isaac Stoeckle set a team record and earned Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors.
Scientists at New York University discovered how to use light like a remote control to build microscopic crystals, melt them, and rebuild them again. This breakthrough could lead to displays that change color on command and sensors that adapt instantly to their environment.
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During one of NYC's worst blizzards in 150 years, a stranger got on her hands and knees to shovel a path through the snow for an elderly woman with a cane. The touching moment, captured on video, has gone viral as a reminder of kindness in difficult times.
New York City is pushing buildings off natural gas by 2050, a climate win that could make electric heating cheaper than ever. The shift avoids locking residents into paying for aging gas pipes that won't be needed in a clean energy future.
When a New York fire department asked kids to help shovel hydrants during a snow day, they expected maybe five volunteers. Over 40 children grabbed their shovels instead, turning a simple safety request into a community celebration.
When a spring training pitch call sparked debate, New York Mets slugger Juan Soto and pitcher Nolan McLean settled it the old-fashioned way: rock-paper-scissors. The playful moment shows how baseball's new tech era hasn't dimmed the sport's competitive spirit.
LaGuardia Airport just unveiled New York's largest public fast-charging station with 12 new electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station targets ride-share drivers and travelers, making it easier for the over 100,000 EV owners in New York City and Long Island to stay charged at one of America's busiest airports.
An elementary school in New York turned reading into an adventure with a week-long Wizard of Oz-themed literacy event. Students crushed their 50,000-minute reading goal while meeting a beloved children's author and celebrating books together.
A driver accidentally rolled down a boat ramp into freezing water during dense fog early Wednesday morning, but local firefighters pulled off a successful rescue. Everyone walked away safe thanks to the quick response of the Islip Fire Department.
Scientists are now proving what many have felt all along: creative activities like music, dance, and art actually change your brain and body in measurable ways. A groundbreaking summit in New York will teach people how to use art as a wellness tool.
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