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State education officials propose changes to high school graduation requirements
State education officials are considering changing high school graduation requirements, including potentially eliminating the Regents exam as a mandatory component. The changes, which would directly impact Freeport School District, were presented to the Board of Regents by the State Education Department on June 10. Currently, students in the state can...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul monitoring global tech outage that canceled flights and forced banks offline
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A widespread technology outage that grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday is being closely monitored by N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s Joint Security Operations Center. “We are aware of an issue affecting Windows computers running a third-party...
Here is how that massive global IT outage is actually impacting New Yorkers
By now, you must have heard about the global IT outage that has got governments and individual businesses scrambling. Not to get too much into technical details but, to put it simply, the blackout has affected all of Microsoft 365's apps and services, which are used by a variety of different companies. As a result, transit agencies and local businesses can't seem to operate properly this morning.
Making Democracy Work: Let’s find more ways to encourage our youth to vote
Have you ever thought about the ways that our country might change if everybody voted? If all the citizens, young and old, could register their opinions by going to the polls? Where could we start to make that happen?. It has been estimated that by February 2024 a total of...
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.
Record number of tornadoes in July for NYS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On average New York State averages about 9 confirmed tornadoes per year. Seven tornadoes alone were confirmed on July 10, 2024, as the remnants of what was once Hurricane Beryl slid over New York State. Another 9 have been confirmed since then bringing the running total for July to 16 tornadoes, […]
Bad data, miscalculations behind NY’s lagging green energy goals
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Hochul adds 28 family and civil court judges across NYS in effort to decrease case backlog
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday which plans to reduce case backlog in both family and civil courts. The new law will add 28 judges across the state and 16 judges for New York City. "Civil and family courts adjudicate some of the most...
NWS Confirms Microburst with 90 MPH winds following survey in Montour Falls
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- We now know the full extent of the storms that struck earlier this week, causing significant damage in Schuyler County. Today, the National Weather Service confirmed that the damage in Montour Falls was caused by microburst winds topping out at 90 miles per hour. A...
Alzheimer’s symposium to be held August 15 in Wellsville
BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 18, 2024) — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a symposium for Allegany County residents living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The free event will take place from 12:30 a.m. to...
Rochester trailblazer presented with New York State Women of Distinction award
Rochester, N.Y. - A trailblazer for the city's Latina community has received state recognition. Senator Jeremy Cooney announced on Friday that Daisy Rivera Algarin is the 2024 recipient of the New York State Women of Distinction Award. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Midge Thomas honored as 2023 New York State Senate...
Horseheads Village Fire Department in Need of Repairs, Upgrades
HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- A facility study of the Horseheads Village Fire Department shows the building is in need of significant repairs and improvements. The results of the facility study on the fire department, conducted by Hunt Engineers, Architects & Surveyors, was presented to the Horseheads Village Board of Trustees Thursday evening. The study found the fire department building was in need of mostly structural and architectural repairs. However, some other components are not up to current code standards, and would need to be updated.
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