A burn ban is in effect for all of New York state through Oct. 15 due to dangerously dry conditions. The fire danger rating ...

There are 12 states that recognize the day as a paid holiday in its own right, according to Pew Research Center, which ...

New York plays host to a wide array of beautiful state parks perfect for a fall visit, including this underrated option for ...

According to the map, based on data from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), parts of the ...

Voting opened statewide Monday on whether to dramatically reshape California’s congressional districts to add as many as five ...

A drought watch or warning now covers the entire state except for New York City and Westchester County. The counties under the drought warning include Allegany, Cattaraugus, north ...

The longer it takes Republicans to reshape congressional districts, the more public opposition to Trump’s gambit may grow.

New vaccination coverage maps revealed eroding protection against measles outbreaks in much of the U.S. Check how NY's vaccination rates compare.

The 6-year-old son of Jodi Cook, a Brooklyn mother of two, had just resumed in-person classes at his local elementary — only to face the closure of his school again as coronavirus cases spiked nearby.

New York voters will weigh in on six ballot questions Nov. 4, including housing reform, an Olympic sports complex, and moving ...

Drought conditions continue to worsen in Central New York, with more areas transitioning to moderate drought stage, and 5-7.5 inches of rain in the next 30 days needed to end the drought.