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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.
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Elmira Express Hall of Fame to add 5 members. Take a look at this year's inductees
Five former standout athletes will be added to the Elmira Express Hall of Fame before the school's season-opening varsity football game at the school's Thomas J. Hurley Athletic Complex. This year's inductees are Luke Baldwin, Zach Nierstedt, Allaah Sessions, Zaria Thomas and Lindsey (Seymour) Weaver. ...
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...
Trump slams New York governor’s speech at DNC: ‘Nastiest speaker’
Former President Trump ripped into New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday, calling her the “nastiest speaker” at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, after she slammed him as a “fraud” in her speech Monday. “Kathy Hochul, the very unpopular Governor of New York, was the nastiest speaker on Monday evening (at the…
Portion of Elmira's Clemens Center Bridge Remains Closed, Officials Explain Why
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- If you live in Elmira, you might be wondering, 'What's taking so long to fix the northbound lane of the Clemens Center Bridge?' Elmira City Manager Michael Collins said due to the remnants of Debby, DOT workers' focus had to shift elsewhere. "Due to Hurricane Debby...
’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...
Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
Public Hearing Held for Proposed Solar Panel Site in Lindley, NY
LINDLEY, NY (WENY) -- A 27-acre solar farm could soon be coming to the Town of Lindley. A public hearing was held by the Lindley Town Planning Board and almost everyone at the meeting opposed it. "[It's a] proposed solar energy field at the Presho exit area. It's been ongoing...
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