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New York fall foliage report: See where leaves are changing this week

New York fall foliage report: See where leaves are changing this week

Fall colors are nearing peak in parts of the Adirondacks, while foliage continues to change across the Catskills and Capital Region.
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Teen Accused of Stealing Vehicles and Dirt Bike from Farmington and Victor Properties

Teen Accused of Stealing Vehicles and Dirt Bike from Farmington and Victor Properties

Bryant Byrd, an 18-year-old from Irondequoit, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and grand larceny in Ontario County, New York. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, Byrd unlawfully entered two homes on Ackerman Way in Farmington, stealing vehicle keys and other items. He subsequently stole three vehicles from these locations. Additionally, Byrd is accused of entering a property in Victor and stealing a dirt bike. He was arrested on Tuesday and is currently held at the Ontario County Jail on $5,000 cash bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, and the sheriff's office stated that the investigation is ongoing, with additional arrests anticipated.
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Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends

Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends

The end of daylight saving time is approaching. Here's when Americans will turn clocks back an hour and gain an extra hour of sleep.
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U.S. Department of Justice Sues New York to Block Enforcement of Local Cops, Local Crimes Act

U.S. Department of Justice Sues New York to Block Enforcement of Local Cops, Local Crimes Act

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, seeking to prevent the enforcement of the recently enacted Local Cops, Local Crimes Act (N.Y. Exec. Law § 170-k). This state law prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks and, more significantly, bars New York law enforcement agencies from entering into or maintaining 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The DOJ's complaint alleges that this New York state law violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit also seeks a preliminary injunction to halt the law's enforcement. In July 2026, New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sent letters to 12 New York law enforcement agencies with existing 287(g) agreements, notifying them that the new act requires these agreements to be terminated by August 25, 2026. A federal judge later granted the DOJ's request for a preliminary injunction against the mask ban provision but denied enj...
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DHS Funds New Tent Facility for Detained Women in New York Following State Law Changes

DHS Funds New Tent Facility for Detained Women in New York Following State Law Changes

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allocating $7.2 million to Akima Infrastructure Protection to construct a 'soft-sided tent facility' for detained women near Buffalo, New York. This development comes after New York State implemented a law prohibiting county jails from holding individuals for immigration authorities. The funding was added to an existing $9.4 million order that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of DHS, signed in July for routine detention and transportation services at the Buffalo Service Processing Center in Batavia. Akima Infrastructure Protection is also involved in migrant detention operations at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The federal contracting record, reviewed by Project Salt Box, specifies the money is for 'the establishment of a soft-sided tent facility for housing female aliens.' Details regarding the capacity of the tent camp, its exact location on the property, or the construction timeline have not been disclosed.
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Hochul campaign raises millions ahead of Election Day. See how much

Hochul campaign raises millions ahead of Election Day. See how much

It's the most the state's Democratic Party has had in this point in the election cycle, according to Hochul's campaign.
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Roger Waters’ Son Harry to Lead Touring ‘Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show’ Celebrating Dad’s Music

Roger Waters’ Son Harry to Lead Touring ‘Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show’ Celebrating Dad’s Music

"Harry has assembled a terrific band, and I can't wait for fans around the world to see the special show we've created together," Roger says
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Costco shoppers may qualify for up to $60 in Shop Cards. Here's how to claim it

Costco shoppers may qualify for up to $60 in Shop Cards. Here's how to claim it

Costco shoppers who bought qualifying Procter & Gamble products may be eligible for up to $60 in Costco Shop Cards. Here's how to claim the rebate before the deadline.
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The MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ fellows: The full 2026 class list

The MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ fellows: The full 2026 class list

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Patriots arrive desperate as Bills try to avoid 2025 repeat

Patriots arrive desperate as Bills try to avoid 2025 repeat

Once again, the Bills will be hosting a team desperate for a victory when the Patriots come to town Sunday. Here's an early look ahead to the game.
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Spirit Christmas stores finally coming to Florida, here's where

Spirit Christmas stores finally coming to Florida, here's where

Florida is getting its first Spirit Christmas stores. Find out where they'll open and when.
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Lawler, Conley spar over Trump, data centers, ICE in NY-17 debate

Lawler, Conley spar over Trump, data centers, ICE in NY-17 debate

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley clashed in a heated News 12 debate that marked their first TV faceoff in New York's 17th District race.