Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City's suburbs, announced Tuesday that he's running for governor, setting up a primary clash with fellow Trump ally U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.

It’s the long-time star of many living rooms during the holidays, but the Christmas tree could be facing one of its biggest challenges yet.

Dave Knapp has served on the Onondaga County Legislature since 2012, and will run for the 126th State Assembly District seat next year.

Lawmakers say the fight continues to preserve federal SNAP, or food assistance, benefits, amid budget battles and efforts to limit them.

The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump.

As they mark the first anniversary of toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.

The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

A firebrand fundamentalist is stabbed to death at church in Rian Johnson's new film, Wake Up Dead Man. This over-the-top whodunit uses mystery conventions to open up a spiritual inquiry.

Shannon brings James Garfield's brief presidency to the screen in a new Netflix series. Maureen Corrigan lists the best books of 2025. Seehorn says no thanks to a world dictated by group think.

Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.

Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.

Was Judge Hannah Dugan trying to obstruct a proceeding or trying to run her courtroom when ICE agents came to arrest an undocumented immigrant? A federal jury will decide

You won't arrive on time and may not even get a seat. Your booking might get lost. Things have gotten so dire that a foreigner has been brought in to shake things up.