How Winter Weather Continues to Shape Infrastructure Planning Across Upstate New YorkBy Rozalyn TannerJanuary 21, 2026 Winter in Upstate New York is famously harsh. Snowfall can exceed 100 inches in some areas, temperatures often plunge well…
What Defines Upstate New York TodayBy Frank EspositoJanuary 21, 2026 Upstate New York is a collection of small cities, towns, and rural landscapes distinct from the bustling New York City…
New York’s Vigilant Tax Enforcement Draws AttentionBy Natasha CarterJanuary 20, 2026 New York state has garnered attention for the intensity of its tax enforcement practices, especially as residents relocate to states…
Why Smart Meters Are Coming to BuffaloBy Frank EspositoJanuary 16, 2026 National Grid has begun replacing traditional electric and gas meters with new “smart” meters for customers across Buffalo and the…
Hochul Reasserts Affordability as Central Priority in State AddressBy Derrick WhitmoreJanuary 14, 2026 New York Governor Kathy Hochul used her 2026 State of the State speech to highlight an affordability agenda aimed at…
How Tourism-Driven Businesses Are Boosting Upstate EconomiesBy Natasha CarterJanuary 14, 2026 Upstate New York, a region known for its rolling hills, expansive forests, lakes, and historic towns, has long relied on…
Series of Storms Set to Disrupt Travel Across Great Lakes and NortheastBy Abigail TierneyJanuary 5, 2026 After a snowy December, forecasters are tracking a succession of winter weather systems poised to affect the Great Lakes region…
