Officials said containment on the New Jersey side jumped to 75%, but in Orange County, New York, the terrain has proved to be more challenging.

An alligator was found in a chilly New York City lake on Sunday, far from the subtropical and tropical climates where such ...

On Thursday, officials said containment on the New Jersey side jumped to 75%, but in Orange County, New York, the terrain has ...

Thanks to very low winds and controlled burns, the wildfires that have burned close to 5,000 acres across New York and New Jersey is now 69% contained in the New York side.

At a Tuesday news conference addressing ongoing efforts to battle the Jennings Creek wildfire in New York and New Jersey, Gov ...

The Town of Tuxedo announced Thursday that "smoke jumpers," trained experts who specialize in wildfires, will be brought in ...

Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police said Thursday. The fire is ...

Missing kids take a toll on teachers' morale, new research says. Here's how educators can cope with absenteeism.

But for those hoping for an end to the drought, or at least an easing-up on drought conditions, those clouds will bring no ...

There are two covered bridges remaining in Erie County. The recently rebuilt and reopened Brotherton bridge in Waterford ...

A parcel owned by the city of Jamestown has been sold in order to facilitate a local business’ development. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and ...