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New York unveils proposed rules to improve safety of battery energy storage systems
New York State has proposed requiring battery storage facilities to have emergency response plans and increased coordination with local fire departments, according to proposed regulations released on Friday. The lithium-ion battery energy storage systems, also known as BESS facilities, must have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan in place,...
Ride Every Ride, All Day, For Less At New York State Fair
Get ready to ride all day for less at the New York State Fair. But you need to act fast. The flash sale for Ride All Day wristbands is for 22 hours, for $22 and its only available online. It's available until midnight Tuesday, July 30 or until they sell out.
Abortion, LGBTQ rights are on NY ballots this fall. But will the wording confuse voters?
New York officials on Monday turned down requests to add the words "abortion" and "LGBTQ" to a statewide ballot question so that voters clearly understand what they're being asked to decide. The state's four election commissioners unanimously approved the final ballot language for the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposal that would add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state constitution. They stuck with wording suggested by the Board of Elections staff, which uses terms such as "pregnancy...
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
Poll: Which South Shore player deserved MVP honors following the Little League N.Y. 12s baseball tourney?
The Little League New York State All-Star 12s baseball tournament was as good as advertised as there were not only a number of exciting games, but South Shore emerged victorious from the field of eight to advance to a regional tournament for the first time in 15 years. South Shore,...
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