File: Timothy Kennedy, D-Buffalo, speaks in the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol during the last day of the legislative session on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Hans Pennink / AP Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy on Tuesday won a special election for the New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins. …
Sydney’s bid to join the World Marathon Majors circuit has received a boost with the news that this year’s race had reached capacity at 24,000 runners, the largest field for any edition of the endurance classic held in Australia. The event, which traces its origins back to the 2000 Olympic Games, is in the second …
Hundreds of students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across the nation vowed to keep their demonstrations going despite some universities moving to shut down the encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among the protestors. As the death toll mounts in the war in Gaza, protesters nationwide are demanding that schools cut financial ties …
Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Instead, he became a symbol of disappointment. And now, the 2021 second overall draft pick will get the chance to rejuvenate his career with the Denver Broncos. The Jets traded Wilson to the Broncos on Monday, a person familiar …
A rooftop bar is always the most glamorous place to get a drink. An al fresco spritz with wish-you-were-here kind of views is precisely the energy we seek from a hospitality experience, particularly during the warmer months of the year when lingering outdoors enjoying a drink and small bites is a permanent fixture on the …
When I close my eyes and think of my favourite place in the world, I am on my porch in the mid-Hudson Valley, watching a fat groundhog peering out of his hole, wondering if he can nip on the roots of my Christmas trees before I chase him away. Or I am dipping my bread …
Trying new restaurants in New York City is part of the fun of being there: in 2023, there were 71 Michelin-starred eateries across the five boroughs, more than any other city in the United States. Each year, several more are nominated for (and often win) a James Beard award—a.k.a “the foodie Oscars.” And those are …
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso launched a tying home run leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season Thursday and a doubleheader split. “Obviously, …
An earthquake rattled much of the Northeast on Friday morning, with shaking felt across the New York City metropolitan area and in communities from Baltimore and Philadelphia up through New England. The quake had a magnitude of 4.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No major damage was reported as of midday Friday, officials said. Here’s how earthquake strength is measured …
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Notre Dame women’s basketball team lost 70-65 in the Sweet 16 to Oregon State on Friday afternoon in the Albany regional. The No. 2 seeded Fighting Irish couldn’t overcome an off night from their leading scorer Hannah Hidalgo, who had 10 points on 3 of 17 shooting and only two field …