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Competitive Scrabble players find community at Albany tournament
Scrabble players from near and far convened in Albany for a tournament this month. WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports on some of the newbies and nationally-ranked players searching for a BINGO. Hundreds of letter tiles clack together in their pouches as the first players kicked off a five-day Fourth of...
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
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.
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.
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...
Despite Concerns, ArenaBowl XXXIII set to be Played this Friday in New Jersey
Albany, N.Y. — Well as the saying goes, where there's smoke, there's fire. But in this case, the Albany Firebirds are still going to New Jersey. The indoor football rumor mill was swirling all day on Wednesday, lots going on behind the scenes, but what we can confirm: ArenaBowl XXXIII at the American Dream Mall this Friday is a go. Firebirds Team President Jeff Levack and AFL officials confirming this championship game will take place no matter what.
Cannabis Association of New York to hold cornhole tournament Saturday: What to know
Fans of the backyard game cornhole will have a chance to showcase their skills in the High Toss Cornhole Tournament on Saturday. The tournament, hosted through a collaboration between the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY), the Broome County Urban League and Just Breathe Tomorrows, will be held at noon on Collier Street in downtown Binghamton. Organizers said smoking will be allowed at the event.
Massive Amount of Tickets Handed Out In New York State
The summer is at the halfway point and already the New York State police have handed out a large amount of tickets to drivers. The heat and humidity are going to start to subside and the fun is just beginning. If you are planning a road trip anytime soon, there are some things to remember. Watch for kids on bicycles and keep your speed in check. On those clear, sunny days it is easy to get distracted.
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
(FORT COLLINS, CO) Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Hatch and Leonard honored by Heldeberg Workshop
NEW SCOTLAND — Two archers are being honored at the Heldeberg Worshop’s July 18 open house. The renovated Art Hatch and Mike Leonard Archery Building is being named after two men who helped found and expand the workshop’s archery program. Arthur E. “Art” Hatch, who won a...
Buy Tickets Here For Concert On The Course THIS SATURDAY!
It has become a Capital Region tradition - golf and live Country music! Concert on the Course 2024 is THIS SATURDAY IN GUILDERLAND!. When the Twin Bridges Championship returns to Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland this July, so will a great Country concert starring some Nashville risers!. Over the years...
Ballston Spa Zoning Advisory Committee moves toward gathering public input on code updates
Ballstoon Spa officials are calling on the public input to help re-draw the village’s zoning codes. The first of two public educational sessions will be held in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium Thursday at 7 p.m. The village’s comprehensive plan was redrawn last year, after going untouched for more...
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