The Worst passwords of 2023 are also some of the most common. Learn more...
Introduction to the problem of common and weak passwords
Data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more and more common. In order to keep your online identity and private information safe, taking care of your passwords...
Governor Hochul Announces New York City Subway Hit One Billion Rides This Year
Governor Kathy Hochul has made an announcement that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority achieved a significant milestone on November 14, 2023, by recording one billion trips on the New York City subway. The billionth person...
I just discovered Geocaching and this is what I learned.
Introduction to Geocaching
Geocaching is an exciting outdoor treasure hunting activity that combines technology and adventure. In this blog, we will explore what geocaching is and how it works, as well as the benefits of...
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Making Diwali a School Holiday
Governor Kathy Hochul has approved a law that designates Diwali as a official holiday for New York City public schools. This legislation mandates the closure of all public schools in the city on Diwali,...
How to protect yourself from text scams
Introduction to Text Scams
Understanding what text scams are
Text scams have become increasingly prevalent, especially as more people have shifted to online shopping since the COVID-19 pandemic. These scams typically involve receiving unexpected communications such...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Framework for Student Loan Servicer Accountability To Protect Borrowers Nationwide
The Biden-Harris Administration is fully committed to supporting student loan borrowers as they navigate return to repayment and fixing problems in the student loan system. To further the goal of protecting borrowers nationwide, the...
Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $28 Million for Quality Improvements
Thirty-one upstate New York hospitals and health centers earned a combined $28 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield last year as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program....
Join the Movement – Help Grow the Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry
Seventy percent of African Americans who need a blood or bone marrow donor won’t find a match.
Each year in the U.S., more than 18,000 people are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers or other blood...
LWV-NAACP Mayoral Debate in Rome
By Tom Loughlin
Rome NY - The Utica Rome Metro League of Women Voters and Rome Branch of the NAACP combined for a Mayoral debate at the historic Capitol Theater, the third rd held at the Capitol...
Tsukayama Joins the Pediatric Department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
New Hartford, NY: Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is excited to announce that Elaine Tsukayama, MD will join the pediatric department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group on November 13, 2023.
Dr. Tsukayama, a board-certified pediatrician and member of...