3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (679+ words) The charges Tuesday focused on two leaders of the nonprofit, BHRAGS Home Care Corp., who are accused of stealing more than $1.3 million from the taxpayer-backed organization, and two subcontractors who the indictment says paid bribes and kickbacks to the men…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (424+ words) The target of the plot was Nerdeen Kiswani, an outspoken Brooklyn-based Palestinian activist who co-founded the group Within Our Lifetime. Kiswani, 31, said she received a call from a law enforcement official late Thursday informing her that "a threat on my…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (637+ words) "Being a pediatrician is not just about taking care of one kiddo at a time.It'sabout taking care of a population of kiddos,Hannasaid. In 2015, sheexposedan infamous environmental disaster " the Flint Water Crisis.Hanna had conducted a study that revealed…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (164+ words) After four years of operation, Catholic Central School in Latham is set to end its high school program. School and Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany officials say they made the decision due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties. High school…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (281+ words) New proposed legislation aims to create a state tax credit to convert vacant office buildings into residential space. "We must continue to strengthen the core," said New York state Sen. Pat Fahy, D-Albany. "The core of our urban areas whether…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (275+ words) Monroe County Legislature's vice president is now running for state government. Mercedes Vazquez Simmons is launching her bid for the 137th New York state Assembly District. It covers downtown Rochester, the northeast and west side of the city and the town…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (92+ words) SKOWHEGAN "Police in Skowhegan shot and killed a New York man Saturday night after officers said the man pointed a gun at police. Police responded to a callaboutsuspicious activity on Water Street at about 6:33 p.m., accordingto Skowhegan Police Chief DavidBucknam. Bucknamsaid…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (171+ words) The City of Buffalo is expanding its composting program. The small brown totes, intended for food scraps, will soon be available to an additional 2,000 residents, thanks to a new grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. "In…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (198+ words) DA's Office won't pursue charges in janitor's death at Syracuse charter school'Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More DA's Office won't pursue charges in janitor's death at Syracuse…...