Sitting behind George Washington’s desk, NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers remarks for America’s 250th

Why the Portland Fire’s strict substitution system is helping them win close games

The Fire are one of only a handful of WNBA teams that limits players to less than 30 minutes per game.

Oregon pear crop value collapses, prompting governor to seek federal aid

Sen. Christine Drazan is also ringing the alarm bell over what growers call a "beyond dire" situation.

Boston breaks decades-old weather records making current heatwave historic

Boston endured its first pair of 100-degree days this year — setting two new records at the same time.

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals — and he’s not alone

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday's brawl. Cade Cavalli got a ban of the same length, according to MLB.

Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit Southern Tier, Central NY Friday

The National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 4:31 p.m. on Friday in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Cayuga, Cortland and Tompkins counties.