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Did You Realize How Long It Takes to Grow a Christmas Tree?
It’s surprising how long it takes for those perfect Christmas trees to grow, just waiting for the right moment to shine during the holidays.

New York State Approves Permanent Holocaust Memorial
New York approved a permanent Holocaust memorial at Empire State Plaza, honoring victims and educating visitors about antisemitism, intolerance and the history of the genocide.

See The New York House That Recreates ‘Christmas Vacation
A Long Island family recreated a full “Christmas Vacation” house with 25,000 lights, mannequins, and holiday displays.

NY State Resident Witnesses Object Near NYS Thruway
The alleged incident once sheds light on New York state's long history of unidentified flying phenomena.

New York’s Minimum Wage Set for Another Boost in 2026
The minimum wage is going up again in 2026 across New York.

The Top 15 Diamond-Selling Hard Rock and Metal Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Few albums reach the coveted 10-million sales mark. All of these are darn good.

Chain Restaurants That Closed Multiple Locations in 2025
Take a look back at the big-name chain restaurants that we said goodbye to in 2025.

Top Thanksgiving Pumpkin Uses for New Yorkers Other Than Pie
Forget the pie! We've got the top uses for pumpkin other than pie for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Popular Retail Chains That Shuttered Stores in 2025
Some of these well-known chains will end the year with way fewer locations than they had at the start of 2025.

25 Items You Should Never Recycle in New York
Not everything belongs in your recycling bin — and in New York, some items are outright illegal to toss in curbside recycling.

New York State Police Investigate Fatal Crash Caused By Slush
An investigation determined that a Freightliner tractor-trailer was traveling east on when the driver lost control due to slush on the roadway.

Arrests: $2K Worth of Victoria’s Secret Merch Concealed, Stolen
Two Utica women were arrested after police say they concealed nearly $2,000 worth of Victoria's Secret merchandise at Sangtertown Square in New Hartford, and then allegedly fled the store without paying.
