New York passed a law in 2023 to require that elections for county executive, county legislator and town board seats be held in even-numbered years, along with state and federal races. The idea was to boost the turnout for local races, which is dismal in odd-numbered years when voter interest is lower.

Changes are coming to paid sick leave, insulin costs, restaurant reservations, gym membership cancellations and protections for fashion industry workers.

Forecasters are keeping an eye on a possible winter storm just days into 2025 that they believe could bring the first “significant” snowfall to our area. Kate Beckinsale posted a video on Instagram in which she detailed a handful of instances where she has suffered harassment and abuse on various sets.