A bushfire threat to the west coast community of Queenstown has abated. Lightning strikes from the storms has caused a number of new outbreaks — some near areas which burnt in recent fires.

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weeks-long wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Correction officers greet each other during a shift change at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, N.Y ...

Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Commissioner Daniel Martuscello told reporters Monday evening the strike was “over” and revealed that the prison guards who failed to clock ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced Monday the prison guard strike has ended after 22 days. DOCCS commissioner Daniel Martuscello confirmed Monday ...

Hollywood A-list megastar Brad Pitt has been spotted filming his latest blockbuster movie in Queenstown today. A well-bearded Pitt was wearing full camouflage, including a green beanie ...

But he's trying to make history on the shooting side of those stats. As it stands, the guard is shooting 50.7 percent on shots from the field, 44.0 percent on his three points, and 90.1 percent ...

New York's wildcat prison guard strike is in its 19th day Friday. Thursday night, state officials had an offer for striking workers, along with a blunt warning. In a video message, Department of ...

Filming is underway for Brad Pitt’s (inset) new movie Heart of the Beast being filmed around Queenstown. Photo / George Heard The Herald understands a local helicopter company has been hired to ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul had some tough words for New York prison guards in danger of losing their jobs due to their ongoing illegal strike. The strike has ended at most downstate prisons, but it is ...