Crews in midair crash included second-generation pilot and flight attendant ‘full of life’
Authorities say there were no survivors after the two aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River in the country's deadliest ...
Tensions flare in wake of Newburgh superintendent’s suspension
During a raucous Newburgh school board meeting following the superintendent’s suspension, the board approved seeking ...
Tomb of polarizing French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen vandalized just weeks after his burial
PARIS (AP) — The tomb housing the remains of Jean-Marie Le Pen was vandalized less than three weeks after the polarizing ...
Pennsylvania governor's budget is expected to seek more for schools and transit, emphasize frugality
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his third budget proposal to lawmakers next week, a plan ...
Black History Month explained: its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...
Ballston Spa trustee meetings continue confrontational tone
BALLSTON SPA — After a blow-up over when the yearly organizational meeting can be called, Democrats and Republicans in this ...
Growing anger in Greece over deadly rail disaster prompts plan by opposition to challenge government
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three Greek opposition parties vowed Friday to challenge the country’s center-right government with a ...
Five things to know about Section II basketball this weekend
The Columbia girls' basketball team can capture a 14th consecutive victory Friday with a Suburban Council victory at Albany ...
Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released Saturday, including the father of the ...
In Ulster County, an argument over fate of Catskill Mountain Railroad
The tourist attraction and advocates for rail trails in the county are clashing over what should happen to the final 1.8 ...
EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The European Union on Friday warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will ...
The epic Champions League rivalry between Real Madrid and Man City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s become a familiar sight in elite European soccer: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. The Champions League's most engrossing rivalry in recent years will resume in a ...