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First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
New York will lead in responsible innovation while protecting families and communities. Today, I’m signing a first-in-the-nation Executive Order to hit…
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Hochul, AG James: Kalshi lost lawsuit against New York Gaming Commission
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission and vowed continued enforcement of state gambling laws.
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Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
Crime & Courts
Man charged federally with illegal possession of a machine gun in Buffalo
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 20-year-old Lorenzo Harris of Buffalo was arrested on July 9 and charged federally with illegal possession of a machinegun; he was detained pending a July 20 detention hearing.
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Russia’s private military force, explained
Inside the Wagner Group’s playbook. On January 10, 2023, the Ukrainian town of Soledar was reportedly captured. But it wasn’t captured by the Russian army under Vladimir Putin’s command. The announcement came from a relatively u...
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Why the balloon and UFO affairs are a Sputnik moment
A suspected Chinese spy balloon flies above Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 4, 2023. | Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
As all these objects fall, a new space race is rising. Now that the US militar...
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The nonchalant spectacle of Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show
Rihanna performs at the Super Bowl halftime show. | Cooper Neill/Getty Images
A baby bump, casual dancing, and the superstar’s greatest hits made for a memorable performance. To love Rihanna, the musical superstar, billi...
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What’s going on with the unidentified objects that US fighter planes keep taking down?
Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of NORAD, arrives for a closed-door briefing for senators on about the Chinese spy balloon, on February 9, in Washington, DC. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images
A third object in as many days was t...
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Why don’t we have vaccines for fungal infections?
An image from the HBO show, The Last Of Us. | Liane Hentscher/HBO
The alarming rise of Candida auris highlights the need for better protection. The second episode of the HBO hit The Last Of Us opens with a scene in Jakar...
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Biden finally makes a case for Democrats that doesn’t involve Trump
President Joe Biden discusses speaks at the University of Florida on February 9, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. | Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Since the Trump era, Democrats have relied heavily on oppositional...
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First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul
New York will lead in responsible innovation while protecting families and communities. Today, I’m signing a first-in-the-nation Executive Order to hit…
Top Stories
Hochul, AG James: Kalshi lost lawsuit against New York Gaming Commission
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission and vowed continued enforcement of state gambling laws.
Local
Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
Crime & Courts
Man charged federally with illegal possession of a machine gun in Buffalo
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 20-year-old Lorenzo Harris of Buffalo was arrested on July 9 and charged federally with illegal possession of a machinegun; he was detained pending a July 20 detention hearing.
Politics & Government
Pascal Mubenga’s Brief Buffalo Schools Tenure
Dr. Pascal Mubenga’s tenure as Buffalo Public Schools superintendent lasted about one year, ending with his immediate resignation after a period marked by early reform efforts, budget pressure and renewed scrutiny over his departure from Durham Public Schools.
