New state law will ban some hunting competitions
The law will prohibit hunting derbies for animals like rabbits, coyotes and crows. Competitions for fish, white-tailed deer, bears and turkeys will be exempt.
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As Trump closes in on nomination, Stefanik among vice presidential options
Many Republicans covet a spot on the presidential ticket with Trump as a chance to serve in a high-profile role.
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Celebrating 100 years of NY's unique state park systemIt oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, and recreational trails across New York.
It oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, and recreational trails across New York.
Jelly wrestling, roller derby, rodeo clowns and more on season 2 of the HOWL PodcastNew episodes of the show start on January 31st
New episodes of the show start on January 31st
Closing arguments set for Tuesday for fatal driveway shooting in Washington CountyA man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman after the car she was riding in mistakenly drove up his backcountry driveway said he now feels “like my soul is dead.”
A man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman after the car she was riding in mistakenly drove up his backcountry driveway said he now feels “like my soul is dead.”
A new Siena poll gives Governor Kathy Hochul a mixed reviewA new Siena College poll finds that Governor Kathy Hochul has her highest numbers in nearly a year, while Biden’s ranking falls to a new low in NY.
A new Siena College poll finds that Governor Kathy Hochul has her highest numbers in nearly a year, while Biden’s ranking falls to a new low in NY.
The news never gets oldHoarding my old stories for the right time.
Hoarding my old stories for the right time.
10 questions about the New Hampshire primary, including, 'Can anyone beat Trump?'
The state could be the last stand for Republicans who don't want Donald Trump to be their nominee again. There likely won't be another opportunity with such a moderate Republican electorate.
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'Oppenheimer' dominates the Oscar nominations, as Gerwig is left out for best directorChristopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic will be up for 13 awards, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie, the year's highest-grossing film, got 8 nominations.
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic will be up for 13 awards, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie, the year's highest-grossing film, got 8 nominations.
Why diphtheria is making a comebackWith an effective vaccine, cases of the potentially fatal disease plummeted. But West Africa is now seeing thousands of new cases and hundreds of deaths.
With an effective vaccine, cases of the potentially fatal disease plummeted. But West Africa is now seeing thousands of new cases and hundreds of deaths.
'We don't want to be first place.' Wyoming tries to address high gun suicide ratesFor years, Wyoming has had one of the highest suicide rates and one of the highest gun ownership rates in the United States. But until recently, it was taboo to draw a link between those two things.
For years, Wyoming has had one of the highest suicide rates and one of the highest gun ownership rates in the United States. But until recently, it was taboo to draw a link between those two things.
A school in Jerusalem brings Arab and Jewish kids together to boost understandingJewish and Arab children learn alongside each other at the Hand in Hand school. They're taught in Hebrew and Arabic, in a program unusual in Israel for integrating students of different backgrounds.
Jewish and Arab children learn alongside each other at the Hand in Hand school. They're taught in Hebrew and Arabic, in a program unusual in Israel for integrating students of different backgrounds.
An Ohio church is suing a city over not being allowed to house homeless peopleDad's Place in Bryan, Ohio, filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city of religious discrimination, arguing that providing food and shelter to those in need is a religious activity.
Dad's Place in Bryan, Ohio, filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city of religious discrimination, arguing that providing food and shelter to those in need is a religious activity.
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Watch: The Flying Lizards "Sex Machine"
Check out The Flying Lizards' 1984 cover of the James Brown classic. You'll never be the same." - Doyle Dean, host of The Dean's List, Mondays 3-5pm
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James Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it's really big for its age
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that a galaxy known as GN-z11 has a supermassive black hole at its center — one that's far more massive than astronomers expected.
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Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough?
The aircraft-maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed.
Artwork of the week
To the Beach, watercolor, Ron Rakowski, Old Forge, NY. Artwork of the Week ( #ncprartwork ) is supported by Downtown Artist Cellar: www.downtownartistcellar.com
Federal fix for rural hospitals gets few takers so far
Just 18 facilities were converted into Rural Emergency Hospitals so far. Advocates and lawmakers say tweaks to the law are needed to widen the reach and keep health care in rural communities.
North Country at Work Photo
This week's North Country at Work photo shows Samuel Starbuck moving firewood with a John Deere tractor during the winter of 1978. Donated by Caroline H. Fish.
U.S. cut climate pollution in 2023, but not fast enough to limit global warming
Climate-warming greenhouse gasses in the U.S. declined 1.9% last year, but that's only a third of what's needed to meet Paris climate change goals.
Tiger Woods and Nike have ended their partnership after 27 years
Woods signed a five-year deal worth $40 million when he turned pro in 1996 after his unprecedented third straight U.S. Amateur title. It was shocking money at the time.