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Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Governor Hochul Announces Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents, Overall Reported Crime on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and overall crime on Long Island. Shooting incidents with injury decreased 44 percent as reported by the Nassau, Suffolk and Hempstead Police Departments, which all participate in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination program. Across Long Island, statistics show a 15 percent overall decrease in index crimes, as well as a 16 percent reduction in property crimes, during the first quarter of 2024. Governor Hochul also announced the investment of more than $50 million for public safety in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the largest such State investment in history, which was included in this year's State Budget.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Rome declares state of emergency following strong thunderstorms. What to know
The Rome Police Department has declared a state of emergency following Tuesday afternoon's storms. Multiple media outlets are reporting a tornado touched down near the city, though nothing has yet been confirmed by the National Weather Service. ...
ANDRO CEO reappointed to federal cybersecurity council
ROME — Andrew L. Drozd, the president and CEO of ANDRO Computational Solutions in Rome, has been reappointed to the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council IX, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Drozd will serve for a 2-year term, which started at the end of May. He has...
Central Adirondack Kiwanis hosts annual Food Kart Day
OLD FORGE — The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks sponsored its 16th Annual Food Kart Day for the Webb Community Food Pantry, earlier this month. The event was very successful, organizers said, and provided the Webb Community Food Pantry, at St. Bartholomew’s Church, with many much needed non-perishable food items.
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Oneida County Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Weather Tuesday
UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County is currently under a state of emergency following storms that passed through the Mohawk Valley on Tuesday afternoon. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente declared the emergency this evening. A radar-confirmed tornado was announced by WKTV's StormTracker 2 Weather team at around 3:30 near the Rome...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and half-dollar-sized hail to hit Madison and Oneida counties Tuesday
On Tuesday at 2:57 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 3:30 p.m. for Madison and Oneida counties. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph and half-dollar-sized hail (1.25 inches) are foreseen. "At 2:57 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Verona...
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
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