05/05/2026

Hochul Unveils $3.75B Water Modernization Plan as NY Leads Climate Fight

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a sweeping five-year, $3.75 billion commitment to modernize New York's water systems and combat climate impacts, marking the state's most aggressive environmental investment to date. The plan allocates $750 million annually for clean water infrastructure while addressing flooding, contamination, and extreme weather resilience across the state.

May 5

Central NY Drug Ring Dismantled: 17 Charged in Historic Fentanyl Seizure

New York authorities have dismantled a major drug trafficking network operating across five upstate counties, charging 17 people with 125 crimes. The takedown resulted in the seizure of more than 23 pounds of fentanyl—the largest single fentanyl powder bust in the Organized Crime Task Force's history—along with cocaine, methamphetamine, three firearms, and $880,000 in cash.

May 5

12 Firefighters Hurt in Massive Queens Blaze, Probe Underway

May 5

Buffalo Police Nab Parolee in 9-Home Burglary Spree

May 5