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New York State DEC Rescues Man in Hudson Valley Stuck Near Waterfall
Hikers across New York state can get themselves in quite a bind, especially after getting lost or injured while on the trail. But while being unprepared or careless during a big hike can lead to trouble, sometimes it's Mother Nature that just doesn't want to cooperate. And with the state...
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce wants to drive down tuition increases by taxing university endowments
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Saying that wealthy, elite universities need to take responsibility for ballooning student debt, U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce has introduced legislation that would require them to pay more taxes on endowment profits, and increase the number of schools that pay such taxes. The South Russell Republican and...
Two-year-old Toddler Hit by Car in Corning and Driver Charged
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Corning City Police responded to an incident where it was reported a two-year-old child was hit by a car on Relihan Blvd. Authorities say the child was behind the vehicle when the driver, Zachary Whitney, 20, began to back up and accidentally hit the child. On...
What roads are still closed due to storm damage in Steuben County?
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Local and state highway crews have been working to clear and repair roads that were flooded during the storm last Friday, and some roads are still closed. The Steuben County Office of Emergency Management announced on Thursday, Aug. 15, that the following roads in Steuben County remain closed to traffic […]
Flood Relief Resource Events Continue This Week
As Woodhull and Southeast Steuben County continue cleanup after damaging flash flooding, relief resource events continue tomorrow and Friday to help those affected by Debby. As Woodhull and Southeast Steuben County continue cleanup after damaging flash flooding, relief resource events continue Thursday and Friday to help those affected by Debby.
Rally against proposed National Grid price increase
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Upstate National Grid customers could see an increase to their utility bills if a proposal gets approved by the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal was announced back in May. “It would impact customers on a monthly basis between 15 and 20 percent, depending on whether you’re an electricity customer or […]
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October. A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs, an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Florida owned by Disney. Disney is arguing that the lawsuit should be dropped because the plaintiff, the woman’s husband, once signed up for a trial subscription of the Disney+ streaming service. That service, they argue, includes a subscriber agreement in which the customer agrees to settle any lawsuits against Disney out of court through arbitration.
State legislators, law enforcement call on Hochul to suspend prison visitations in wake of repeat drug exposure incidents
State lawmakers, law enforcement agencies and families of correctional officers stood together on Thursday, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to improve working conditions for prison workers and suspend prison visitations. Read more from WBEN:
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and golf-ball-sized hail in Rensselaer and Saratoga counties Thursday
On Thursday at 5:05 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 5:15 p.m. for Rensselaer and Saratoga counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and golf-ball-sized hail (1.75 inches) are foreseen. "At 5:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Mechanicville,...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple Lanes Shut Down on 787
Important Reminder, if you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 to speak with a crisis counselor. Someone is there to help 24 hours a day. You can also start an online chat by visiting https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/crisis/988.html. Update 6:11pm: NewsChannel 13 says they have confirmed with police that a man...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
DraftKings Backs Down After Outrage In New York State
Since becoming legal in 2022, mobile sports betting has become extremely popular here in New York State. These days, you can rarely hit up a sports bar or watch a game with friends without someone checking their phone to see how their bets are doing. That’s why when one of...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Severe Weather Possible Across Western New York
Things are going to get dicey weather-wise across Western New York over the next 24-48 hours. There is a risk of severe weather moving into the area on Friday and continuing through the weekend. READ MORE: OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC TEASES WEATHER PREDICTION FOR WESTERN NEW YORK. It looks like we...
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