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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Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing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.
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...
Tensions persist in Westerlo over planning board abolishment
WESTERLO — The debate over the chicken and the egg matters little if the egg is cracked and the chicken is hatched and both are here to stay. Such is the case in Westerlo where political tensions have been multiplied and potentially crystallized by the town board’s decision to pass Local Law #3 late last month, abolishing the town’s planning board over what were nominally concerns about efficiency, but which critics have said from the start was a means of punishing “rogue” planning board members, as Supervisor Matt Kryzak would later describe them.
Firefighters in Troy get new safety equipment
Troy, NY (WRGB) — Firefighters constantly put their lives on the line to keep the community safe, but their safety is equally crucial. On Friday, the Troy Deputy Fire Chief unveiled new equipment designed to enhance firefighter safety, thanks to a nearly $130,000 grant secured last year by Congressman Paul Tonko.
Troy police sergeant retires after 20 years on the force
Troy Police held a retirement walkout ceremony Friday for Detective Sgt. Ralph Southworth. He first joined the department back in July 2004. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in August 2018. Southworth served in many roles, including evidence technician, patrol sergeant and supervisor of the special victim’s unit....
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...
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