Flu Hospitalizations Increase 54% This Week

According to the New York State Department of Health, cases of influenza rose by 54 percent over the past week. As of January 13th, 5,267 people have been hospitalized with influenza in New York State this season.During last year's flu season, there were... Read More.

Danica Patrick and GoDaddy Team Up Once Again

Danica Patrick announced yesterday that Go Daddy will be her primary sponsor for the ‘Danica Double’ this coming racing season. Danica will be racing in the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 to end her career. Danica will soon announce the name of the... Read More.

Sheldon Silver to be Retried on Corruption Charges

Former New York State assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will face retrial on corruption charges this coming April. The United States Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal in the case. Silver was convicted in 2015, but his conviction was overturned by the Second... Read More.

Montrose Pizzeria Fire Not Suspicious

A fire Saturday night at a Montrose pizzeria does not appear suspicious in nature. The fire, at Original Italian Pizzeria on South Main Street, was reported by an upstairs tenant of the building, who heard popping noises and felt heat in the walls. Firefighters... Read More.

New York City Woman Fatally Injured by Shark

A New York City woman was fatally injured by a tiger shark, while on vacation in Costa Rica. The victim was 49-year-old Rohina Bhandari, a Director of the private equity company WL Ross & Company. WL Ross & Company was founded by the current... Read More.

Assemblyman Sanctioned for Soliciting Nude Photos

A New York State Assemblyman was sanctioned on Wednesday by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Steve McLaughlin, from Rensselaer County is alleged to have sought nude photos from an Assembly employee and lying about the incident to investigators. McLaughlin is now barred from hiring interns.... Read More.