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Feds Seize Popular Sports Streaming Site Used by New Yorkers
A major streaming site that boasted over 15 million monthly visitors had its domain abruptly seized by Homeland Security. If you're a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the name Streameast. The website let fans watch live games for free, allowing them to bypass monthly subscription fees or paywalls.
Workers Continue to Strike as the University Attempts to Recruit Retirees
On the third full day of Cornell workers’ historic strike, negotiation efforts between the UAW and the University continued. Starting Sunday night, more than 1,000 Cornell custodians, food service workers, mechanics and other University employees announced a strike after failed negotiation efforts over a new contract. Over 1,200 University...
Cornell’s Ben Furnas on leadership: ‘See the humanity in everybody you meet’
As executive director of The 2030 Project at Cornell University, Ben Furnas is harnessing the university’s research and expertise to find solutions to the climate challenge. The 2030 Project is sponsoring research into reflecting sunlight, reducing methane from cows, capturing carbon and transitioning jobs to a low-carbon future, among other projects.
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
National Grid Gets “OK” from PSC on Rate Hike, Sparking Protests From Environmentalists
The Public Service Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for gas usage in the state on Aug 15, which will affect people in Brooklyn and parts of Queens. The PSC determined that the rate increases were necessary and consistent with Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. The three-year plan...
New York State Fair’s Tasty Tuesday: A Foodie’s Paradise
It's fair time! The New York State Fair is officially open. You can't go to any state fair, especially one of the biggest in the country, and not eat all that delicious food. There are over 100 vendors offering up all types of cuisine. For one day only you can enjoy it for less.
45 guns stolen in CNY, reward offered
SYRACUSE, NY (CortacaToday) – Federal authorities are trying to identify three suspects in a string of Central New York gun burglaries. The thefts occurred at four federally licensed retailers from July 27, 2024, through Friday, August 16, 2024. Authorities say 45 firearms were stolen in total from stores in Syracuse, Endicott, Cazenovia, and Watertown.
’90s Rewind brings funky cold nostalgia to NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
The 2024 New York State Fair’s opening day concerts leaned heavy on the nostalgia. That’s not a bad thing. Chubby Checker, the iconic voice of 1960s hits “The Twist,” “Let’s Twist Again,” and “Limbo Rock,” kicked things off this year’s free music lineup with a 1 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. Checker has played the NYS Fair many times before and always brings a great energy, though the day was marred by rainy weather that limited Wednesday’s crowds.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Rensselaer County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 5:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Berlin, or 14...
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