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NYC Among 10 Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Study Says: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast.
WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026.
"St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
AccuWeather Winter Outlook: Early, Late Nor’easter Risks, Rising Bills Projected
Bundle up and budget up.
AccuWeather’s new winter outlook, released Thursday morning, Oct. 2, points to a stormy season in the Northeast and pricier heating for millions.
"It looks to be an intense and stormy winter for certain areas of the country, particularly across the Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Northeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said.
For the Upper East Coast, forecasters see a “bookend” winter with the biggest storms favored near the start and close of the season.
Early systems are likely to sweep from Cana…
Gun Violence Drops In This Dutchess County City, Hochul Says: Here's Why
Gun violence is on the decline in several Hudson Valley cities, with officials crediting a new initiative for the progress.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that across the 28 municipalities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, including Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Poughkeepsie, shooting incidents with injury fell 14 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
The number of people shot dropped 22 percent, and gun-related deaths decreased by nearly a third, Hochul ad…
These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds
As the Trump administration scraps a plan forcing airlines to compensate travelers for disrupted flights, a new study reveals which airports see the most delays.
Travel insurance agency InsureMyTrip released a list of the nation's 10 most delay-prone airports on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rhode Island company used Department of Transportation data from the first five months of 2025.
Here are the 10 most delay-prone airports, according to InsureMyTrip:
Washington, DC (DCA)
West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
Newark, NJ (EWR)
San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Knoxville, TN (TYS)
Cincinnati (CVG)
Buffalo, NY (BU…
5 Dead, Dozens Injured After Tour Bus Returning From Niagara Falls Overturns In Western NY
Five people were killed and dozens more injured when a tour bus overturned on the Thruway in western New York.
The Genesee County crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-90 in the town of Pembroke, between exits 48A and 49, at around 12:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, according to New York State Police.
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A preliminary investigation found that the bus, owned by M&Y Tour Inc., was returning to New York City from Niagara Falls when it lost control, crossed the median, then overturned on the s…
Woman Found Dead, Boat Operator Still Missing After Niagara River Crash: Nysp
A Western New York woman was found dead in the Niagara River, and the man believed to be driving the boat that crashed is still missing, according to state police.
Troopers say Natalie Sansivero, 46, of Grand Island, was recovered from the water on Friday, July 25, about a mile from where the crash happened.
She was last seen aboard a 35-foot 2015 Scout Boat that collided in the river on Tuesday night, July 23, around 9:38 p.m., according to New York State Police.
State police said that the multi-agency effort to recover Jerome Williams' body is ongoing.
The Buffalo resident, 66, has not …
'Happy Trails': Beloved BBQ Joint Closing After 42 Years In Region
After more than four decades of pulled pork, pit-smoked ribs, and memories steeped in barbecue sauce, a Saratoga Springs institution has closed its doors for good.
PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, the family-run barbecue joint on Kaydeross Avenue West, has officially closed after 42 years in business, owners PJ and Carolyn Davis announced on Facebook Friday, July 4.
“It is with a mix of sadness, gratitude, and pride that we share this news,” the couple wrote. “We are closing this cherished chapter of our lives.”
The decision follows months of quiet speculation after the restaurant shuttered for the winter …
Adam Sandler To Play NY Shows On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight.
Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.”
The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats.
Here’s when and where you can catch him:
Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD
Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY
Friday, Sept. 1…
Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Prison In Dutchess County: Nysp
A woman is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs and laced papers into a Dutchess County correctional facility, police said.
The incident happened on Saturday, June 14, when a trooper responded to a report of contraband being introduced into Greenhaven Correctional Facility in Beekman, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 16.
Following an investigation, authorities said Dawn M. Jones-Mills, age 60, of Buffalo, was found to have smuggled over 200 pills and approximately 26 pieces of legal paper treated with an unknown substance into th…
These NY Locales Among Top 100 Best Places To Live In America, Brand-New Ranking Says
When it comes to putting down your roots, these New York locales are among the best in the nation, according to a brand-new ranking.
Four cities in the Empire State made the top 100 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in the US” ranking.
Researchers pulled data from a variety of sources, including thousands of public survey responses, the US Census Bureau, FBI crime statistics, and school and hospital rankings to come up with the top 150 American cities.
Cities were ranked using four key indicators: value, desirability, job market, and quality of life.
The followi…
