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New York State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday during the Moira town-wide yard sale. Troopers say the collision happened around 11:48 a.m. on County Route 95. Authorities report the driver of one vehicle failed field sobriety tests as the investigation continues.

New York’s power grid operator says the state’s energy system is facing increasing demand while available generating capacity continues to decline. The New York Independent System Operator says major infrastructure investments and careful planning will be needed to maintain reliability as the state works toward its long-term energy goals.

A planned child care center in Plattsburgh has received a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. The funding will help build a 10,000-square-foot facility expected to provide about 150 child care slots. The center will be located in the Air Industrial Park and is aimed at helping working families across Clinton County.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new restrictions affecting public demonstrations, including buffer zones around houses of worship and tougher penalties tied to some protest-related offenses. Supporters say the measures improve public safety, while critics argue they could limit free speech and peaceful protest activities.

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While it's been said that imitation is the best form of flattery, stealing intellectual property is quite another thing altogether.  

The repairs to the iconic Boy with the Boot statue are complete, and the town of Wallingford is moving forward with a plan to bring its old location back to life.

Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a protester accused of smashing a police van window and injuring a state trooper.

Roughly $3 billion is being added to the New York state budget for childcare assistance.

Ryan McLaren, a former top aide to Sen. Peter Welch, is running for lieutenant governor in Vermont.

The Postal Service is holding career fairs across Vermont to address staffing shortages that have left some residents waiting days for mail delivery.