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Bitcoin miner sues to keep plant running
In a bid to block a regulatory order to close its Finger Lakes power plant used for bitcoin mining, Greenidge Generation LLC has filed suit against the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The DEC gave the company an early September deadline to shut down the Greenidge Generating Station in the...
How Improving Self-Esteem Can Help Your Hudson Valley Student
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, Chief Mater Gerald Dunn from Karate 4 Excellence returns! In the past, we have focused on martial arts being a tool to help promote bullying prevention, build self-esteem, give opportunities to those with special needs, and to strengthen the family dynamic. Gerald Dunn returns to give us more insight on the difference between confidence and self-esteem, and how having strong self-esteem leads to a solid foundation of success.
NY promotes use of non-lead ammunition for hunting
State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced the DEC is expanding a multi-year cooperative study of how increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting can improve the survival of bald and golden eagles. Hunters statewide are now eligible for a rebate up to $60 for...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Horseracing Wrongs protests at Travers: 'You wouldn't do this to your dog'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — With every major race in New York, there is always a group stationed outside the main gate protesting the sport, and how horses are treated. The Horseracing Wrongs group has been advocating for rules and laws against horse racing, saying that it's abuse. They tell fans as they walk in, how many horses die each year due to racing.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Saratoga Springs to hold candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day
A candlelight vigil will be held at the Spirit of Life fountain in Congress Park in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28, will begin at 7 p.m.
Tong approves CT hospital merger, forcing Sharon Hospital to keep its birthing center open
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has approved a merger between the Long Island-based Northwell Hospital system and Nuvance Health, provided that Sharon Hospital in Western Connecticut keeps its birthing center open. Sharon is one of four hospitals owned by Nuvance Health. It had applied to close its birthing center in...
Massena couple indicted for murder of toddler
CANTON, New York (WWNY) - A Massena couple has been indicted on murder charges in connection with the beating death of a three-year-old child. The toddler’s mother, Kaitlin Cyrus, and her boyfriend, Jovannie Vega, both 24 years old, were arrested last November. A St. Lawrence County grand jury indicted...
Boonville PD: Local resident charged for allegedly assaulting female during dispute
BOONVILLE- A village resident is accused of assaulting a female victim during a dispute earlier this month, authorities say. Nicholas B. Pohoreskey, 34, of Boonville, NY was arrested Monday by the Village Police Department. Pohoreskey was formally charged with misdemeanor assault in the third-degree. According to Officer in Charge, Fred...
Baird gets redemption on St. Lawrence River with Strike King co-angler win
MASSENA, N.Y. — Lenny Baird found himself in a familiar spot Saturday morning. After totaling 40 pounds, 6 ounces through the first two days of competition of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Northern Division finale on the St. Lawrence River, Baird held a slim lead in the Strike King co-angler competition entering the event’s final day.
New York Thruway sues Cuomo bridge contractors
(The Center Square) — The builders of the $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo bridge in upstate New York are being sued by the state, which alleges that the consortium of companies behind the project used substandard materials. The New York State Thruway Authority filed the lawsuit in the state Superior Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, alleging breach of contract for allegedly refusing to replace anchor pipes that connect the cables to the three-mile-long bridge that had previously been flagged by state officials for not meeting...
State Agriculture Department urges vaccination for mosquito-borne virus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
N.Y. Lottery: 2 lucky winners take home $50K in third-prize Powerball tickets
There were two lucky winners recently in New York state who recently scored $50,000 with third-prize Powerball tickets. The New York Lottery announced the two winning tickets for the Aug. 21 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. One prize-winning ticket each was sold at Moreno Brother’s, located at 9415 Astoria Blvd., in East Elmhurst, and at Weis Markets, located at 1109-11 Main Union Center Hwy, in Endicott.
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