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SUNY Oneonta to help develop fire-safe battery technology
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, July 24 that a local college will be helping develop new innovations in battery technology. SUNY Oneonta will be one of two places in New York State to receive funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for a long-duration energy storage project using fire-safe battery technology. According to the governor’s office, the technology will be able to be used in urban and rural places and demonstrate a stable energy supply during periods of high demand and extreme weather conditions.
Fisherman practicing for tournament breaks New York record for most popular species in the country
An angler was preparing for an upcoming bass tournament on Cayuga Lake. Practice made the perfect catch. James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania shattered a 37-year-old New York state record for...
Why haven’t we seen as much wildfire smoke as we did last year?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — During the summer of 2023, Rochester and much of the east coast of North America was bathed in wildfire smoke and saw huge reductions in air quality on multiple occasions. This year outside of some hazy skies and some light air quality issues only affecting those most sensitive to it, there […]
Vegas man arrested for making threats to federal, state officials
A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment charging a Las Vegas man with threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including federal judges, and state employees in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana.
Sheriff Schiff asks Governor to reconsider closure of Sullivan Correctional (VIDEO)
WOODBOURNE – Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff is upset about the closing of Sullivan Correctional Facility in Woodbourne and is making a plea to Governor Kathy Hochul to reconsider her decision to close the facility. Hochul announced last Thursday that Sullivan Correctional in Woodbourne was one of several...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Steamers advance to Western Finals
The Hornell Steamers earned a 6-3 victory over the Olean Oilers to advance to the NYCBL Western Division Championship series. The Steamers will take on Dansville in a best of three series starting tomorrow (7/24). Hornell got going quickly in the 1st inning. Elijah Nichols (Arkansas State) singled on the...
August 8 Ribbon Cutting set for new Hornell Neurology, Rheumatology and Infusion Center
The new clinic includes a state of the art infusion suite, with 6 infusion chairs, nutrition center and lots of natural light, improving the patient experience for those needing long infusions. From UR Jones Memorial Hospital,. Jones Memorial Hospital is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 8 at...
UC San Diego Study Warns of Increased Irresponsible Online Gambling, Notably Among Low-Income Individuals
The debate over legalized online gambling is heating up as UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management has released a study showing the complex implications of this phenomenon, not just a simple roll of the dice regarding policy outcomes. The study, as reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, points to an uptick in state revenue thanks to the legalization of online gaming but flags an alarming increase in irresponsible betting behavior, particularly among individuals with lower incomes.
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
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