Upstate New York
Coverage of Upstate New York in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York
Heavy rains in upstate New York caused flash flooding, leading to water rescues and the destruction of a centuries-old grist mill. Cleanup efforts are currently underway in the affected areas.
- New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in upstate New York has paused plans to deploy an AI-powered humanoid robot in classrooms following backlash. The decision was made after public opposition to the technology in education.
- Upstate New York town memorializes Montreal girl allegedly killed by father
A nine-year-old girl from Montreal was found dead near a swamp in Upstate New York a year ago. Local resident Bridgette Cruz states that new road signs are helping to keep the girl's memory alive.
- Beaver that’s ‘out for blood’ terrorizes upstate NY swimmers as officials issue dire warning about rabid rodents
A beaver attacked two swimmers at Turtle Island, an upstate New York vacation spot, on July 4, prompting officials to warn about rabid rodents in the area. Brandon Shortsleeve and his friend were bitten during the incident, which has raised concerns about wildlife safety.
- Gov. Hochul accuses ICE of exploiting loopholes in her new sanctuary law with upstate NY detention facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul accuses ICE of exploiting loopholes in her new sanctuary law by planning to expand detention facilities in upstate New York. She claims federal immigration authorities are overreaching with these plans.
- Missing nonverbal 7-year-old Harbe Nagi, nephew of Hamtramck mayor, found dead
Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old nonverbal boy with autism and nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, was found dead two days after being reported missing in Menands, upstate New York. Authorities used search tactics including an ice cream truck to locate him, but the circumstances of his death remain unclear.
- Police search for missing nonverbal 7-year-old Harbe Nagi, nephew of Hamtramck mayor
Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old nonverbal boy with autism, went missing in Menands, upstate New York, on June 28. He is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, and authorities are using search tactics including an ice cream truck to locate him.
- Devastated dad reveals last time he spoke to his 4 ‘happy’ kids — before they were found apparently poisoned to death alongside mom, grandma
Four children, their mother, and grandmother were found dead in an upstate New York home. The father revealed they appeared 'happy' during their final conversation weeks before their deaths.
- Judge torches Upstate NY dad who laughed in court about executing young son, girlfriend with shotgun
A judge in Upstate New York strongly condemned a father who laughed in court about executing his young son, girlfriend, and himself with a shotgun. The judge stated, 'Even a sentence of life is not long enough for you,' highlighting the severity of the case.
- NY high schooler about to graduate stabbed to death less than an hour after final call with estranged dad
A high school senior in upstate New York was found dead in her apartment after a brief phone call with her estranged father, with a friend allegedly stabbing her shortly afterward.