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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:45:22 GMT
    The National Weather Service has allowed a tornado warning for northwestern Sullivan County in central New York to expire.
    The National Weather Service has allowed a tornado warning for northwestern Sullivan County in central New York to expire.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:10:21 GMT
    Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
    Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:42:24 GMT
    The National Weather Service is looking into whether a tornado touched down in a rural eastern New York county during a series of severe thunderstorms that rumbled across the upstate region.
    The National Weather Service is looking into whether a tornado touched down in a rural eastern New York county during a series of severe thunderstorms that rumbled across the upstate region.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:25:20 GMT
    Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling
    Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:15:24 GMT
    An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers. Edwin Vargas was arrested Tuesday outside his home in Bronxville.
    An NYPD detective is accused of hacking into department computers and obtaining information about dozens of people including co-workers.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:58:10 GMT
    The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
    The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:05:54 GMT
    Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
    Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:32:08 GMT
    U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) calls on major airlines to reverse a new policy that has increased change-fees to $200 per ticket.
    U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) calls on major airlines to reverse a new policy that has increased change-fees to $200 per ticket.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:42:18 GMT
    U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced a new legislation to reduce debt on federal loans. Gillibrand is proposing the "Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act"
    U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced a new legislation to reduce debt on federal loans. Gillibrand is proposing the "Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act"
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:16:49 GMT
    The winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot were announced Saturday night.
    The winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot were announced Saturday night.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
    Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
    Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:20:18 GMT
    A moderate earthquake hit eastern Canada on Friday morning.
    A moderate earthquake hit eastern Canada on Friday morning.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:06:34 GMT
    A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said.
    A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:49:22 GMT
    Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to $550 Million dollars for Saturday's drawing after none of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday evening matched all six numbers drawn.
    Powerball's estimated jackpot has soared to $550 Million dollars for Saturday's drawing after none of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday evening matched all six numbers drawn.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:42:27 GMT
    Authorities say they plan to resume the search for an upstate man now that a body found in the Hudson River earlier this week has been identified as his companion in a canoe that capsized last December.
    Authorities say they plan to resume the search for an upstate man now that a body found in the Hudson River earlier this week has been identified as his companion in a canoe that capsized last December.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:54:39 GMT
    FBI agents cleared employees from a suburban town hall Wednesday, then began a search related to a federal investigation, a bureau spokesman said.
    FBI agents cleared employees from a suburban town hall Wednesday, then began a search related to a federal investigation, a bureau spokesman said.
  • Friday, March 29 2013 7:04 AM EDT2013-03-29 11:04:43 GMT
    Yonkers police say a pit bull puppy found with severe bite wounds and abrasions had to be euthanized.
    Yonkers police say a pit bull puppy found with severe bite wounds and abrasions had to be euthanized.
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 3:33 PM EST2013-01-16 20:33:01 GMT
    The New York Yankees will take on cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in an exhibition game this spring, MLB.com reported.
    The New York Yankees will take on cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in an exhibition game this spring, MLB.com reported.
  • Authorities say more than two dozen cats and dogs have died in a fire at a dog breeder's home in western New York.
    Authorities say more than two dozen cats and dogs have died in a fire at a dog breeder's home in western New York.
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