For the first time, Cornell’s Employee Excellence Awards went global, recognizing top staff from Ithaca, NYC, and Qatar, according to Cornell Chronicle. More than 75 employees were celebrated Dec. 3 ...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on federal regulators to block what he describes as a “monopoly-like” railroad merger, accusing the Trump administration of siding with corporate giants ...

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order this week aimed at tackling price fixing and anti-competitive behavior in the U.S. food supply chain—an issue he says is driving up grocery prices ...

A Jamestown man faces life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him on a string of serious charges, including sex trafficking, kidnapping, and drug distribution. Edward E. Leeper, Jr., also ...

Two teachers who inspire local students were honored Saturday with the first-ever Clarence Award during a special panel at the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Festival in Seneca Falls. The Seneca County ...

Downtown Watkins Glen lit up Friday night as the 32nd annual Village Christmas turned Franklin Street into a festive playground, according to Watkins Glen Promotions. Santa and Mrs. Claus rolled in on ...

Rochester shoppers are sticking with real Christmas trees despite rising prices on artificial ones caused by tariffs, according to News10NBC. At the Troop 31 tree lot, prices range from $15 to $120, ...

Rising costs in housing, childcare, and energy took center stage at a roundtable hosted by Senator Pam Helming and Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt this week. Held with local business leaders, the ...

After years of audit backlogs, outdated software, and a missing finance leader, Ithaca officials are finally acting to fix the city’s shaky financial footing, according to The Ithaca Voice. The Common ...

Families packed The Bucket Bar & Grill in Odessa Saturday morning for “Breakfast with Santa,” raising over $900 for a growing local food pantry, according to the event organizers. The fundraiser, ...

The DeMarree family of Williamson has been named Good Fruit Growers of the Year for 2025 after decades of innovation and leadership in apple farming, according to Good Fruit Growers Magazine. Tom and ...

The New York Farm Bureau now opposes spreading sewage sludge on farmland unless it’s tested for PFAS and heavy metals, citing health concerns, according to Spectrum News. The policy shift follows ...