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Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
NY appeals court to hear oral arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment next month
A New York appeals court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil judgment against him on September 26 – making it unlikely the appeals court will issue a decision by Election Day.
In campus-wide B-Line, administrators outline policies toward student activism
As the campus community returns just months after the largest student-led demonstrations in a generation, three high-level Binghamton University administrators, in a Monday afternoon B-Line, outlined the University’s approach to activism for the upcoming year. The letter was signed by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald...
Binghamton University Holds 3rd Annual Tower Glow
Binghamton University has welcomed its students back to campus over the last few days, and now the university is eager to begin the upcoming semester with their annual tower glow event. The event now in its third year kicks off usually with the library tower lighting up green the Monday...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
‘Really bad’: Severe storms are new normal, New York leaders say
STONY BROOK, Long Island (PIX11) — As Long Island residents and work crews spent Tuesday cleaning up after last weekend’s flood damage, officials said they now have to assume that major storm events like it will be more frequent. Suffolk County leaders laid out basic guidelines on Tuesday for making local infrastructure more resilient to […]
El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon was distributed to retail stores in New York starting on Jan. 14, 2024. The product comes in a 1.5-ounce...
Hochul doesn’t share alternative to congestion pricing plan she killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) did not exactly deliver a “barnburner” of a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, with an apparent applause line blasting former President Donald Trump falling flat. She also started her speech with an error, asking attendees if they were ready to “elect Kamala Harris, the first president of the […]
Senator Lea Webb Delivers $375,000 to WSKG Public Media for Infrastructure Upgrades
Binghamton, NY – Today, on National Radio Day, Senator Lea Webb announced that she has secured $375,000 in state funds to support vital infrastructure projects at WSKG Public Media. This significant investment will enable the organization to purchase generators for seven of their transmission towers. These infrastructure upgrades will bolster the organization's operational capabilities during extreme weather conditions and ensure their emergency broadcast services. This funding underscores Senator Webb's commitment to public safety and emergency response services in her district.
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