A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They ...

New York Burn Ban begins March 16 and runs through May 14 to reduce wildfire risks. Learn what’s prohibited, what’s allowed, and more tips.

Firefighters have managed to knock down wildfires in Westhampton Beach, NY, gateway to the Hamptons on New York’s Long Island ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – Three Central New York villages will receive a total of nearly $20 million from the state to revitalize ...

A severe weather system spawned intense, long-duration tornadoes that struck parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri, leaving some communities in tatters.

Childcare is an economic issue, and addressing it requires a multi-faceted approach. That’s the crux of the new Business Navigator program in New York State, aimed at helping employers recruit and ...

A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.

Suffolk County police and fire officials believe a series of brush fires on Long Island in New York over the weekend began accidentally.

The Oneida County Board of Legislators on Wednesday approved a resolution allowing them to sue New York state in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order that bars correction officers who were ...

Among the key initiatives discussed was a significant increase in funding for agriculture education programs and ...