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07/19/2024: Near-Perfection to End the Week
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie & Kevin Appleby:. You couldn’t ask for much nicer weather to round out the work week at this time of the year – seasonably cool temperatures, low levels of humidity, and bright sunshine. Dry conditions and low humidity carry us through most of the weekend, but storm chances increase next week.
Firefighters in Troy get new safety equipment
Troy, NY (WRGB) — Firefighters constantly put their lives on the line to keep the community safe, but their safety is equally crucial. On Friday, the Troy Deputy Fire Chief unveiled new equipment designed to enhance firefighter safety, thanks to a nearly $130,000 grant secured last year by Congressman Paul Tonko.
Roughly 60 cats rescued from Schenectady home
Around 60 cats were rescued from a Schenectady home. Investigators found the cats while at a medical emergency on Campbell Avenue late Thursday afternoon. The cats were taken to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. They will be up for adoption in the next few weeks, according to investigators. The person...
ValleyCats to host Veterans Day Out on July 24
Veterans can catch a free ballgame at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. Albany County and “The Joe” are honoring our local heroes with “Veterans Day Out.”. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the Tri-City ValleyCats baseball game happening on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. The special event offers free tickets and a meal voucher for anyone eligible.
Governor Hochul unveils new digital portal to boost affordable child care in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul Friday announced the launch of New York's new digital portal that will help improve access to affordable child care. Alongside NY Senator Kristen Gillibrand at the Club Fed Childcare center on Clinton Avenue in Albany, made the announcement.
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
The Deadliest Tornados In New York State History
Nearly 30 New Yorkers have passed away due to a tornado. New York State just set a record for the most tornados in one month. According to NY Databases.com nearly 30 people have been killed in tornados since 1950. With all these tornados touching down, we looked into the deadliest...
Microsoft outage impacting local service, business operations
Users worldwide are unable to access some Microsoft apps and services in a widespread outage beginning this morning, and that includes in central and northern New York. Airlines, DMVs and local government agencies are just some of the organizations being impacted. At Syracuse's Hancock Airport, many flights are delayed due to the outage.
New Yorkers Warned About So-Called ‘Parent Replacement Act’
A new California law is being described by some as a "warning" to parents about a proposal that New Yorkers will be voting on in November. Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that some New Yorkers fear will soon impact the Empire State. California Law Described...
Better Business Bureau warns of storm scammers
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Homeowners and businesses continue to clean up after severe storms swept through parts of the central New York region. For those left with extensive damage, the Better Business Bureau is warning you to not fall victim to scammers. Many Central New Yorkers are still picking up the pieces after severe […]
Microsoft outage hits airlines, banks and more in New York
A major cybersecurity firm has blamed a faulty system update amid a Friday morning technology outage that disrupted the operations of major airlines, media companies, banks, medical facilities and telecoms firms around the globe. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." ...
Reshaping the future of learning
State education officials could potentially do away with the Regents exam, as part of its vision to provide multiple pathways to a high school diploma. The changes, if implemented, could alter the existing graduation requirements for public schools across the state — including in Rockville Centre, where alternative pathways such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate diplomas are already offered.
Want a free air conditioner? Today is the last day for New Yorkers to apply
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Time is running out, New York — today is the last day to get a free air conditioner, courtesy of the state. With the sticky heat casting a sweaty shadow over New Yorkers far and wide, Gov. Kathy Hochul is helping low-income New Yorkers get air conditioners via a $22 million addition to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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