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Heating Costs For New Yorkers Should Spike This Winter
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The increase expected in natural gas prices locally, and around the world is partly attributed to the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Surfer Takes On Great Lakes And Winter Storms
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“When I was around 12 years old, I lived far from the ocean,” he said. “So I surfed on my bed, on my pillow. I always imagined my pillow was a surf board and I was in the wave.”
Gillibrand Urges Peers To Boost Winter Heat Funds, Hold Trump Accountable
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The Senator is among lawmakers now calling for increased support for LIHEAP, including at least $10 million in emergency funding.
Government
Winter Storm Prompts Delays, Closures At State-Run COVID-19 Vaccinations Sites
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New Yorkers who have appointments at centers that closed because of the storm will receive new appointments by email or text.
Winter Storm Blankets Northeast U.S., Halting Travel And Vaccine Appointments
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As the nor’easter works its way along the East Coast, forecasters warn that parts of the region could see snowfall totals of one or even two feet.
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Additional State Aid Available For Home Heating Assistance Program
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Households can apply for a second emergency benefit through the Home Energy Assistance Program – or HEAP – if they are in danger of running out of fuel or having their utility service shut off and have already received assistance this winter.
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Sewing Group Helps Turn Medical Waste Into Blankets For Homeless
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The idea for the blankets was inspired by a hospital in Florida, but, in the winter weather of Upstate New York, the group is making theirs thicker and the need is greater.
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New York Counties Accepting HEAP Applications in Mid-November
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Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program meant to help low-income households pay for heat during the winter.
New York Man And His Golden Retriever Rescue 2 Dogs From Icy Lake
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Timofey Yuriev talks about his miraculous rescue of two other dogs that was captured on video.
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Frigid New Year’s Weather Calls For Caution On Roads
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New York state has already had bitterly cold temperatures this week. That includes the Southern Tier and the lates forecast say that will continue. This weekend will bring us more than a New Year. For those traveling, David Morford, Senior Forecaster for the National Weather Service in Binghamton, has advice about road conditions. He says temperatures during the day could be in the single digits or low teens and drop below zero at night. With the windchill, people should use extra caution.
Education
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | Holiday Specials
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Happy Holidays from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood! The holidays are just around the corner, so don’t forget that GRR-ific wintery episodes of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood are coming your way! Watch on WSKG TV Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th! Special episodes include: “Daniel’s Winter Adventure”, ”Neighborhood Nutcracker”, “Snowflake Day”, “A Snowy Day” and “Tutu All the Time”. Cozy up, drink some cocoa, and enjoy!