Students running around the track at Cornell University’s Charles F. Berman field might not realize that about five stories down there’s another track sending atoms circling – a particle accelerator. It was shut down this week for massive upgrades.
Government
New York’s Public Service Commission Fines Spectrum Parent $2M
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The New York State Public Service Commission has laid down the law to Charter Communications – the parent company of Spectrum – in a scathing order, for failing to meet the terms set when Charter acquired Time Warner Cable in 2016.
American Museum Of Natural History In New York Grappling With A Board Member Dilemma
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Climate-change activists have launched a campaign to get the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to sever ties with board member Rebekah Mercer, whose family foundation has poured millions of dollars into funding climate change denial organizations.
Health
How A High School Concussion Inspired A Tech Startup
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Matt Roda of Lancaster County was a junior in high school when a single hockey game changed his entire life, putting him on a path to try and better identify and treat concussions.
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State AG Pushes For Stronger Date Protection Laws, 9 Million New Yorkers Hit In 2017
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SYRACUSE, NY (WSKG) – More than nine million New Yorkers had their personal data exposed last year according to a new report from state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. That is more than four times the number of New Yorkers impacted in 2016. The vast majority of the exposed data in 2017 came from the breach at consumer reporting agency Equifax.
Health
Finger Lakes Health Targeted By Ransomware Computer Attack
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – A health care system is dealing with an attack on its computer system. Finger Lakes Health, which includes hospitals in Geneva and Penn Yan, as well as long term care facilities, and primary care practices is dealing with a ransomware type attack.
All Things Considered
Cornell Researchers Discover Destructive Emerald Ash Borer In Tompkins County
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Ithaca, NY (WSKG) – Emerald ash borers have been found in Tompkins County. Researchers at Cornell University spotted the insects in one tree in the University’s Arnot Forest. The forest is 4,500 acres and stretches across Tompkins and Schuyler counties.
All Things Considered
Love Stinks During Skunk Mating Season
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Skunks may be roaming more freely these days as it’s skunk mating season.
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With Net Neutrality Decision, This Model Could Offer More Broadband Choices For Rural Customers
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Podcast: Play in new window
Opponents of Thursday’s FCC decision to roll back net neutrality rules are concerned about the effect on broadband internet access, especially in rural areas. Bringing broadband to these areas can be expensive. For the last couple years, the FCC had regulated the internet as a utility. Now, that’s changed and some fear providers won’t have the incentive to bring better access to rural areas. One solution could be open access networks. These supply the infrastructure for broadband internet; things like fiber are laid down.
Rural Companies Connect Neighbors Through New York Broadband Program
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New York’s Broadband for All program hopes to bring broadband speed internet to the entire state by the end of 2018. This has led to an opportunity for local companies in rural areas, who are taking advantage of the state funds to expand to underserved customers. “How Many of Us Are There?” Husband and wife duo Bill Gruber and Helen McLean live in Franklin, New York. Their home sits among the rolling hills of rural Delaware County.
How To Bring Broadband To Rural New Yorkers
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Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers lack what the FCC considers “broadband speed” internet. As part of our series on the issues at stake in this election, WSKG’s Sarah Gager and Gabe Altieri discuss the problem and possible solutions. Interview Highlights
On why is rural broadband important
Gabe Altieri: Well, this is a big problem for a lot of people. I took a trip to Windsor to meet Steve Herz. He’s a former Broome County Legislator and led a charge to get funding for rural broadband about a decade ago.