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“I appreciate the ambition, but we want to see what the science says, what the facts say on the application and ultimately we'll make a determination on that and that alone."

Williams said he’s not against cryptocurrency mining altogether, but wants companies to reevaluate their mining process so it doesn’t use as much electricity.

A debate over cryptocurrency mining on Seneca Lake turned into a broader test of the state’s climate law. That test is likely to come to a head in 2022.

The move comes as the DEC is considering renewal of the air pollution permits for Greenidge Generation, a power plant and cryptocurrency mining operation in Yates County.

“And looking at the resolution that was presented I looked and said 'well this is a much bigger issue here than just a particular project.'”

A few dozen protestors stood outside the meeting holding signs as members of the planning board entered the building.

The school originally moved online this month.

Officials made the decision after a rise in cases of COVID-19 included 11 new cases in a 24-hour period.

There's a mental health crisis in Yates County, and a school superintendent adds her students can’t get the services they need. Dundee Central School superintendent Kelly Houck says mental health is decreasing while she sees the need for them increasing.