Ulster, Dutchess and Greene counties were among 15 counties elevated to drought warning status by Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday, Nov. 18, due to a ...

Following a red flag warning that lasted nearly a week—a forecast issued by the National Weather Service to alert the public and land management agencies about the potential for fires and rapid spread ...

Firefighters in New York said a successful voluntary evacuation that remains in place Sunday helped them protect about 165 homes overnight from a wildfire.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years and paused major repairs to its main ...

State leaders on the Eastern Seaboard are scrambling to deal with something western governors know all too well — drought and fire. Governors in New York and New Jersey have begun warning their ...

The University of Massachusetts fired football coach Don Brown after he led the Minutemen to a 6-28 record over the last three seasons, the school announced Monday.

Massachusetts coach Don Brown has been fired and offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery will serve as interim coach starting ...

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.

Orange County residents in more than 120 homes were asked to voluntarily evacuate over the weekend, as firefighters continue ...

Firefighters faced a setback after dry and windy conditions reignited parts of the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which is now 90% contained.

The heaviest precipitation is expected in Central New York and the Finger Lakes, which could see some lake effect snow or ...