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South Glens Falls Declares State of Emergency

Sewer main break prompts local emergency declaration

Albany Fire Displaces 8, Red Cross Provides Emergency Aid

Blaze at 20 Central Avenue leaves families in need of shelter, food, and clothing

Firefighters battle blaze in Binghamton

No injuries reported as crews respond to fire on South Washington Street

Ruptured Gas Line Reported in Troy

Authorities responding to incident in residential area

Small Plane Crashes Into Hudson River, Pilot and Student Swim to Safety

The single-engine Cessna 172 went down south of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge after the pilot reported engine trouble.

Plane Crashes into Hudson River, Pilot and Passenger Rescued

Emergency responders quickly locate and rescue the two people aboard the downed Cessna 172 aircraft.

Small Plane Crash-Lands in New York's Hudson River

Two people rescued with minor injuries after emergency landing near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

Lone Hiker Rescued from Adirondack High Peaks After Two Nights in Freezing Conditions

New York Forest Rangers coordinate daring airlift to save stranded hiker in remote backcountry

Chautauqua County Water Team Rescues 2 After Ice Fall

Fredonia fire captain and crew save lives in dangerous ice rescue operation

Plane Crashes into Hudson River During Emergency Landing

Pilot and passenger survive frigid waters after small plane goes down near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge

New Yorkers Earn $30/Hour Shoveling Snow After Historic Blizzard

City program sees record number of volunteers clear snow-covered streets and sidewalks

Poughkeepsie Home Destroyed in Massive Fire

Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze, but family escapes unharmed

Fire Breaks Out at Home on Montauk Highway in Moriches

No one was home at the time, police say

DEC Rangers Rescue Stranded Drivers in Snowy New York

Several vehicles, including a Mercedes Sprinter van, became stuck on snowmobile trails this past week.

House Fire in Glen Cove Leaves 3 Displaced, 1 Injured

No smoke alarms were present, according to fire marshals investigating the blaze.

Crews Respond to Exploding Manhole in Crown Heights

Incident occurred at the intersection of Crown Street and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn neighborhood.

State Police respond to over 200 crashes due to winter storm

Severe weather triggers Blizzard Warnings and travel disruptions across New York State

New York Blood Center Faces Donation Shortfall After Storm

Center projects nearly 3,000 lost donations due to weather-related closures.

NYC Mayor Discusses City's Response to Historic Blizzard

Mayor Mamdani speaks with NY1 anchor Shannan Ferry about school closures, snow removal efforts, and more.

New York Region Sees Slow Transit Recovery After Blizzard

Most trains and buses will face delays or limited schedules on Tuesday.