Why environmental groups want a moratorium on cryptomining
For the last decade, the expansion of digital currencies like bitcoin have taken hold with some investors. But environmental advocates like Liz Moran of Earthjustice have concerns about the massive amount of energy used by some cryptocurrencies through continuously operating computers. Environmental groups are saying a moratorium is needed for the digital mining of bitcoin —…
Cornell cancels all in-person student gatherings
A rise in COVID-19 cases at Cornell University is prompting administrators to implement new restrictions. So far, the university says nearly 300 student cases have been identified on its Ithaca campus since Friday. The university says it also discovered its first case of the omicron variant. Administrators say most of the new cases are linked…
How an upstate-downstate fight kept a museum out of Albany
In 1923, the city of Albany almost became the home to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Museum. You'd be forgiven if you didn't recognize the name, though surely you'd recognize the museum. All that was needed was a spot in Albany for it to be built. That site was the former home to Landslide Park, and…
Onondaga County bringing in additional ambulances to help local hospitals
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced a contract to bring additional ambulance support into the area. The National Ambulance Contract has been activated for Syracuse and Onondaga County to ensure hospital capacity remains manageable for local hospitals. Beginning on Friday, ambulances and personnel will come to the New York State Fairgrounds. Additional ambulances will be…
Broome County 911 system updates to improve safety
The final tower in the new communications network for the Broome County 911 system is now complete. The network is scheduled to go online next year. It will replace the current equipment, which has elements that date back to the 70's. Under the current system police, EMS, fire and DPW departments in the county are…
Herkimer County reopens Child Advocacy Center with new updates
Herkimer County has a new place to take care of abused children. The county's Child Advocacy Center is open again in a new building. The center had been closed during the pandemic, and they were able to take the time to expand and update their offices. The center helps children and teens who have been…