From moving useful genes between species to protecting us against bacteria, we owe our existence to viruses

Communities saddled with aging sewer systems now face harder and more frequent rainfalls that can lead to toxic spills of sewage.

New York state has identified at least five cases of the omicron variant, Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday, with more infections expected as the new virus mutation circulates.

The administration’s strategy will focus primarily on ramping up existing procedures without pursuing many of the restrictions being imposed in other parts of the world.

Several New Jersey Republican state Assembly members refused to comply with a new statehouse COVID-19 policy, walking past state police officers enforcing the rules and refusing to leave the Assembly floor.