Arts Nov 22 Adaptation of ‘The Hours’ becomes opera event of the year By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation Nov 21 New York issues 1st licenses for legal marijuana dispensaries New York has issued the state's first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana. By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press
Nation Nov 20 Watch 2:10 News Wrap: Climate summit wraps with promise of disaster fund for poor nations In our news wrap Sunday, COP27 came to a close with a breakthrough deal that will create a climate disaster fund for the world's poorest nations, new Twitter CEO Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's personal account on the platform, western…
World Nov 19 Watch 4:41 News Wrap: COP27 nations near deal for climate disaster fund In our news wrap Saturday, COP27 climate talks inched closer to a deal to create a disaster fund for vulnerable nations, FIFA's head scolded critics of World Cup host Qatar, APEC wrapped up meetings in Bangkok, heavy snow fell in…
Nation Nov 19 PHOTOS: Record snowstorm buries parts of upstate New York under 6 feet of snow Residents of northern New York state were digging out Saturday morning from a dangerous lake-effect snowstorm that had dropped more than 6 feet of snow in some areas and caused several deaths. By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press
Nov 17 Watch 6:31 Musician iLe condemns colonization and Puerto Rico’s political limbo on new album By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Puerto Rican musician iLe is addressing the challenges of her homeland as it is still suffering from the recent Hurricane Fiona and lacking true representation in U.S. politics. Jeffrey Brown spoke with the Latin Grammy winner about her new album… Continue watching
Nov 17 Buffalo, western New York brace for potentially dangerous storm By Associated Press The National Weather Service forecast up to 4 feet of snow or more through Sunday that "may paralyze" the hardest-hit communities, including Buffalo, with periods of near-zero visibility. Continue reading
Nov 11 Judge stops pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York By Michael Hill A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state's selection process is being considered. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 8:02 Republican Michael Lawler ousts Democratic House leader in blue New York district While the GOP underperformed expectations nationwide in the election, stronger than anticipated performances in New York could ultimately make the difference when it comes to the control of Congress. Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler won in a blue district just outside… Continue watching
Nov 09 Kathy Hochul wins governor’s race in New York By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned. Continue reading