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Niskayuna warns of phishing scam targeting planning, zoning board applicants with fake fee
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (153+ words) Niskayuna, NY (WRGB) " A nationwide phishing scam targeting planning and zoning applicants has surfaced in Niskayuna after an incident tied to the Feb. 9, 2026, Planning Board and Zoning Commission meeting. Town officials said the scam targeted an applicant whose project appeared…...
Prioritize your online privacy
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (440+ words) (CR) " If you've ever worried whether your personal information is safe online, you're not alone. Whether you're scrolling social media or shopping online, your data may be at risk. But Consumer Reports says there are some easy steps you can…...
India considering age restrictions for social media
1+ week, 1+ day ago (439+ words) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) " India's top official for electronics and information technology announced Tuesday that he is considering age restrictions for social media users. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a press conference that his office is discussing potential restrictions and other…...
National Grid explains why your electric bills have gone up
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (205+ words) CAPITAL REGION (WRGB) " Many residents have noticed a spike in their electric bills this winter, and National Grid spokesperson Patrick Stella has provided some clarity on the issue, explaining the increase is due to three main factors: the cost of…...
Verizon users say phones 'stuck in SOS mode' as outage reported
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " One of the country's major cell phone providers appears to be experiencing big problems on Wednesday. DownDetector showed a large spike in reported issues just after 12 p.m. EST on Wednesday. An outage heat map shows at least 175,000 customers impacted…...
Parents rally behind 'Wait Until 8th' as NYS phone ban takes effect
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (257+ words) A growing movement of parents is pushing back against the pressure to give their children smartphones at increasingly younger ages. The initiative, known as the "Wait Until 8th" pledge, is gaining traction in schools nationwide. The pledge is a simple promise:…...
Broadband awards aim to close the 'digital divide' for New Yorkers
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (634+ words) NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) " Governor Kathy Hochul announced 15 broadband infrastructure awards through the Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP), Affordable Housing Connectivity Program (AHCP), and ... Broadband awards aim to close the 'digital divide' for New Yorkers NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) " Governor Kathy…...
Text message scams on the rise: How to protect yourself from fraudsters
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) NEW YORK (WRGB) " A surge in text message scams is targeting unsuspecting consumers with fake package delivery and toll payment alerts, according to Consumer Reports. These messages often appear urgent, urging recipients to act quickly, which is a common red…...
Be prepared for your National Grid bill to go up
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. " National Grid customers will soon see their bill go up. On Thursday, the New York State Public Service Commission approved a three-year electric and gas rate plan for National Grid, where customers will see their bill for gas and…...
New York schools face deadline for cellphone ban plans
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) " Today marks the deadline for New York state schools to submit their plans for implementing cellphone bans, following Governor Kathy Hochul's bell-to-bell initiative aimed at eliminating distractions in the classroom. Governor Hochul is encouraging schools to develop their…...