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Will COVID-19 tests still be free in 2023?
In December, the White House released another batch of four free at-home COVID-19 tests per household. If you haven’t claimed them yet, you can still get them shipped to you courtesy of the U…
New York OKs human composting, becomes 6th state in US to do so
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Saturday to legalize natural organic reduction, making New York the sixth state in the nation to allow that method of burial.
Barbara Walters, trailblazing TV journalist, dies at 93
Late Friday evening, ABC News confirmed the death of one of its longtime pillars, broadcasting trailblazer Barbara Walters. The television icon was 93.
Mega Millions: See where NY ranks among states with most jackpots
Nearly 20 states have never sold a jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket – will that change Friday?
Will the supply chain troubles get any better in 2023?
We’ve dealt with supply chain struggles over the last couple of years. Will that finally change in 2023?
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies at 81
Westwood, who was also awarded damehood by the late Queen Elizabeth II, was born April 8, 1941.
Southwest Airlines meltdown: How your bags can fly, but you can't
It’s a situation many have found themselves in: How can my bag reach my destination when I couldn’t get on a flight?
NY volunteer firefighters and EMS to receive tax break
Legislation to give tax exemptions to volunteer firefighters and EMS workers was recently signed by Governor Hochul. Our Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige spoke with experts who explained why the l…
Starbucks is making these changes to the rewards program
The update to the rewards system goes live on Feb. 13, the report says.
Counties with the shortest life expectancy in New York
Life expectancy in the United States has generally been on the rise. Between 1960 and 2019, the life expectancy of Americans rose by roughly a decade to the age of 79. Greater longevity can be attr…
Pope asks for special prayers for 'very sick' Benedict XVI
Francis didn’t elaborate on the condition of Benedict, who resigned as pontiff in February 2013, the first pope to retire in 600 years.
Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $565M jackpot
Could we see another record-breaking lottery jackpot won this year?
Spinach mix, micro greens sold in NY, NJ recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling products with micro greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass because of possible salmonella contamination.
These states are raising their minimum wages in 2023
More than half of the states in the U.S. will raise their minimum wages next year. Will yours?
Frozen or broken pipes? Here's what to do
Frozen pipes keep plumbers and firefighters busy every year.