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Severe storms trigger flash flooding across New York City
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (36+ words) Flash flooding submerged vehicles in parts of Queens and Brooklyn after torrential rain swept across New York City. Flash flooding submerged vehicles in parts of Queens and Brooklyn after torrential rain swept across New York City....
Stephen Colbert Has Been a New York Institution for Years'but Will L. A. Beckon After His Late Night Show Is Packed Up?
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (971+ words) TV host Stephen Colbert is preparing to hang up his hat as one of the reigning kings of the late night talk show, when his eponymous series comes to an end on May 21, bringing CBS' aptly named "Late Night" franchise…...
I left my life in New York to move to London with my husband. The financial trade-offs made it the best decision for us.
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (970+ words) When my husband and I left New York for London, we didn't know how our finances would change. Although London can still be pricy, we're saving money on groceries and budgeting better. That said, our utility bills are around the…...
Lilac Festival 2026: What's happening on Thursday, May 14
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (97+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. (WROC) " Here's what is happening today at the Rochester Lilac Festival for Thursday, May 14. Le Roy Jazz Ensemble & Knights N' Gals at 12 p. m. Girls Rock! Pride Rock "Revolving House" at 1 p. m. Gates Chili High School Show Choir at 2 p. m. Jacob Asher at…...
New York's socialist mayor abandons property wealth tax
1+ week, 2+ day ago (412+ words) The mayor of New York City has scrapped his plans to raise property taxes on expensive second homes after angering local millionaires and billionaires. Zohran Mamdani had threatened to raise taxes on properties worth more than $5m (3. 7m), hitting 0. 4pc of the city's…...
New York Gov. Hochul Plans to Opt Into Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship
1+ week, 3+ day ago (716+ words) This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. The announcement represents a major win for supporters of private school choice who have been lobbying Democratic governors to participate in the program. However, Hochul's office said she intends to review the details…...
From Roses to Cruel Summer: Rochester musicians to pull double duty at Lilac Festival Monday
1+ week, 5+ day ago (433+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. (WROC) " Two Rochester musicians are getting ready for a big night at this year's Lilac Festival, and they're doing it twice. Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt will headline the festival on Monday, first with their original music project, Roses…...
Events happening this weekend in Rochester, May 8-10
1+ week, 6+ day ago (309+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. (WROC) " The Rochester area is preparing for an event-filled weekend with celebrations for Mother's Day, graduations, and the start of the Lilac Festival. If you're looking for something to do, we've got you covered. RIT Commencement set for 10 a. m. St....
New York anti-ICE policies face scrutiny as Blakeman challenges Hochul
2+ week, 2+ day ago (74+ words) New York's expansive anti-ICE policies are under intense scrutiny, with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman blasting Governor Kathy Hochul's stance. Blakeman highlights the removal of 2, 000 illegal migrants from Nassau County through cooperation with ICE. New York's expansive anti-ICE policies are…...
Timothee Chalamet Skips 2026 Met Gala With Kylie Jenner to Attend New York Knicks Game
2+ week, 2+ day ago (458+ words) Timoth'e Chalamet had somewhere else to be rather than attending the 2026 Met Gala with girlfriend Kylie Jenner. Chalamet, 30, was spotted in New York City attending the New York Knicks game versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, May 4. In a social media…...