Top 25 Stories Upstate New York Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2023Top 25 Stories Upstate New York Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2023As the year 2023 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the stories that captured the attention of Upstate New York throughout the year.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
New York Introduces Two Additional Holidays to Public SchoolsNew York Introduces Two Additional Holidays to Public SchoolsNew York public schools to add Lunar New Year and Diwali holidays starting in 2024, promoting cultural inclusion.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Bill To Stop Wildlife Killing Contests In New York Is Now Law Bill To Stop Wildlife Killing Contests In New York Is Now Law This law ends wildlife-killing contests for coyotes, foxes, bobcats, squirrels, raccoons, crows, and other species in New York.Don MorganDon Morgan
Himalayan Pain Relief Tea Found To Contain Hidden DrugsHimalayan Pain Relief Tea Found To Contain Hidden DrugsFDA warns against purchasing Himalayan pain relief tea due to undisclosed drug content.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Historic Upstate New York Gun Factory To Close After Almost 200 YearsHistoric Upstate New York Gun Factory To Close After Almost 200 YearsRemington Arms, a firearms company with roots in American manufacturing history dating back to 1816, is set to close its Ilion factory doors in March. This closure marks the end of a nearly 200-year-old chapter for the company.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
College Students in New York State Face Significant Mental Health ChallengesCollege Students in New York State Face Significant Mental Health ChallengesFrom anxiety to depression, survey results reveal a pressing mental health crisis among college students.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Upstate NY Cheese Wins USA Today Poll: Best Vegan Cheese In USAUpstate NY Cheese Wins USA Today Poll: Best Vegan Cheese In USAThis Upstate New York cheese company is being applauded by USA Today as having the very best vegan cheese in America. Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
How New York’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is SelectedHow New York’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is SelectedDiscover the journey that the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree takes to get to New York City, including how the tree is selected! Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Governor Hochul Helps New York Farms With $16 Million GrantGovernor Hochul Helps New York Farms With $16 Million GrantGovernor Hochul allocates $16M to 116 New York farms to promote soil health, and water quality.Glenn PitcherGlenn Pitcher
Brace Yourself, New York: How El Nino Will Impact WinterBrace Yourself, New York: How El Nino Will Impact WinterEl Nino, a weather phenomenon, may reach historically strong levels this year, impacting winter weather conditions in New York.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor