Category: New York State

A new coalition is protecting New Yorkers from online scams. The United to Stop Online Scams campaign is educating people about detecting online fraud, though artificial intelligence is making it harder for … more: New campaign educates New York about red flags of online scams

The Fairport Lift Bridge was among the New York landmarks the state planned to illuminate Oct. 13 for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The governor's announcement placed the Erie Canal bridge in a … more: Fairport Lift Bridge named in state breast cancer awareness display

New York is opening a competition for organizations that would run the first two accelerators in a more than $37 million clean-energy commercialization initiative. The current application is for program operators, not for … more: New York seeks operators for $37 million clean energy startup program

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is pressing Verizon for assurances that New Yorkers who rely on copper landlines will not lose reliable phone service or face higher costs as the company proposes a … more: Schumer presses Verizon on rural landline transition and 911 access

Seven people have pleaded guilty in a western New York drug-trafficking case, and six have been sentenced, according to an Oct. 13 announcement from Attorney General Letitia James. One defendant is still … more: Seven plead guilty in western New York drug ring, six sentenced

New York ranked third among 48 states in a new energy-efficiency comparison, helped by the fewest vehicle miles traveled per resident in the country. The state scored 80.71 out of 100 in … more: New York ranks third for energy efficiency in WalletHub study

New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Federal Trade Commission are asking a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in civil contempt, alleging that he traded pharmaceutical stocks and promoted related trades … more: New York, FTC seek contempt finding against Shkreli over drug-industry ban

High school seniors can apply to more than 130 New York colleges and universities without paying application fees during designated periods this fall, including at several Finger Lakes-area schools. Gov. Kathy Hochul … more: New York college application fee waivers open this fall, including Finger Lakes schools

A new poll found Puerto Rico's statehood is a decisive factor in the Hispanic vote in New York and nationwide. The McLaughlin and Associates survey showed more than two-thirds of Hispanic voters … more: Puerto Rico statehood a deciding issue for Hispanic NY, U.S. voters

Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection campaign released a new advertisement Tuesday featuring school cafeteria workers as it promotes her record on student cellphones, free school meals and prekindergarten. The campaign said the … more: Hochul campaign launches “Lunch Lady” ad ahead of Election Day

Finger Lakes families can prepare for flu season by booking vaccine appointments, checking children's dose histories and planning for sick days. Current health guidance also explains coverage options, everyday precautions and when to … more: Flu season preparation starts with October appointments and children’s vaccine records

On a recent episode of WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson, incumbent Joe Morelle discusses his campaign for New York's 25th Congressional District. The conversation covers election protection, inflation, jobs and artificial intelligence, with … more: CONNECTIONS: Joe Morelle discusses election protection, inflation, jobs and AI (podcast)

State Route 15 will be reduced to one lane in each direction near its bridge over the New York State Thruway in Henrietta beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, for bridge … more: Route 15 lane reductions begin Tuesday in Henrietta

Cornell University ranks second among New York colleges and universities in WalletHub’s 2027 study, with the University of Rochester and Binghamton University also placing in the state’s top 10. The WalletHub rankings … more: Cornell ranks No. 2 in New York in 2027 college study

Electric trucks are seen as a possible solution for New York truck drivers struggling with volatile diesel prices. Statewide diesel costs are more than $6 a gallon, up by almost $3 … more: Electric trucks touted as shield from rising diesel costs in NY

New Yorkers who bought certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may qualify for compensation following pharmaceutical settlements totaling $1.05 million. Attorney General Letitia James announced the agreements Oct. 8, … more: New Yorkers can seek payment in generic drug price settlement

Poison ivy around campsites at Letchworth State Park's Highbanks Campground would be treated over four or more years under a state parks proposal. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … more: Letchworth plans multiyear poison ivy control around Highbanks campsites

DEC proposes renewing Franziska Racker Centers' wastewater discharge permit in Ulysses without changing its existing discharge limits or monitoring and reporting requirements. Written comments and hearing requests are due Nov. 6 on the … more: DEC seeks comments on Racker’s Ulysses wastewater permit renewal

On a recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson on WXXI, medical experts and breast cancer advocates discussed how advances in screening, treatment and artificial intelligence are improving outcomes for patients. Guests … more: CONNECTIONS: How new tech and treatments are helping breast cancer patients thirve (podcast)