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Plattsburgh's Institute of Advanced Manufacturing building gets new tenants
PLATTSBURGH. N.Y. (WCAX) - New tenants will soon move into the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, or IAM building, in Plattsburgh. Clinton County’s Director of Economic Development Molly Ryan says the school district, CVES-BOCES, is in the process of drafting a lease agreement with the county. The future of the...
Conference Gives Faculty Skills to Enhance Understanding of Diverse Student Body
Faculty and staff in the School of Health and Human Services gathered earlier this summer for a conference aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding how best to support SUNY Plattsburgh BIPOC students in the field. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean, EHHS, the conference held at the Valcour Inn...
Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Charlton Remains Mystery 31 Years On
The Saratoga County murder happened in the town of Charlton, at the Xtra Mart on State Route 67, at around 3 a.m. on July 8, 1993. Sheriff’s officials said the 37-year-old Conley was working an overnight shift when someone shot her once in the head, killing her. The shooter then stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing.
Neptune’s Club in Lake George, now high end condos, ready to sell
Last Friday Sean and Melissa Quirk debuted The Anchor, their new five-unit waterfront condominum at the former King Neptune’s Lounge in the center of Lake George Village. Monday they received the go-ahead from the State Attorney General: The condos are on the market. “We’re going live,” Mr. Quirk told...
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...
Two arrested for early-morning assault, robbery in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two people were arrested after an early morning assault and robbery in downtown Burlington on Friday. Police said they were notified of the assault just after 3 a.m. on Main Street. Investigators determined that multiple suspects attacked two victims, leaving them with significant injuries. The suspects...
Global glitch hits Vermont airport, hospitals
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It was an update that paused the world. Businesses and governments worldwide experienced disruptions Friday as a widespread technology outage affected services across industries. At the heart of it all was CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to companies worldwide. The company says the problem...
The Cannons will be Firing this Weekend at Fort Ticonderoga
One of the most historic places in America is right in our backyard. If you've never experienced Fort Ticonderoga, you may want to take the family this weekend for an incredible re-enactment of the 1758 Battle of Carillon, when a greatly outnumbered French battalion held off a mighty force of 16,000 British troops.
Governor Hochul unveils new digital portal to boost affordable child care in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul Friday announced the launch of New York's new digital portal that will help improve access to affordable child care. Alongside NY Senator Kristen Gillibrand at the Club Fed Childcare center on Clinton Avenue in Albany, made the announcement.
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
The Deadliest Tornados In New York State History
Nearly 30 New Yorkers have passed away due to a tornado. New York State just set a record for the most tornados in one month. According to NY Databases.com nearly 30 people have been killed in tornados since 1950. With all these tornados touching down, we looked into the deadliest...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
New Yorkers Warned About So-Called ‘Parent Replacement Act’
A new California law is being described by some as a "warning" to parents about a proposal that New Yorkers will be voting on in November. Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that some New Yorkers fear will soon impact the Empire State. California Law Described...
Better Business Bureau warns of storm scammers
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Homeowners and businesses continue to clean up after severe storms swept through parts of the central New York region. For those left with extensive damage, the Better Business Bureau is warning you to not fall victim to scammers. Many Central New Yorkers are still picking up the pieces after severe […]
Microsoft outage hits airlines, banks and more in New York
A major cybersecurity firm has blamed a faulty system update amid a Friday morning technology outage that disrupted the operations of major airlines, media companies, banks, medical facilities and telecoms firms around the globe. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." ...
Reshaping the future of learning
State education officials could potentially do away with the Regents exam, as part of its vision to provide multiple pathways to a high school diploma. The changes, if implemented, could alter the existing graduation requirements for public schools across the state — including in Rockville Centre, where alternative pathways such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate diplomas are already offered.
Want a free air conditioner? Today is the last day for New Yorkers to apply
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Time is running out, New York — today is the last day to get a free air conditioner, courtesy of the state. With the sticky heat casting a sweaty shadow over New Yorkers far and wide, Gov. Kathy Hochul is helping low-income New Yorkers get air conditioners via a $22 million addition to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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