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Train blamed for brush fire near railroad tracks in Schuyler County
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (163+ words) A passing train is being blamed for a brush fire that burned more than an acre in Schuyler County last week, according to state officials. The fire broke out March 25 around 3:58 p.m. near railroad tracks off Inwood Road in the Town…...
Ithaca urges caution as high water conditions persist after heavy rain
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (218+ words) City officials in Ithaca are warning residents to stay alert as waterways continue to fluctuate following heavy rainfall that overwhelmed some local stormwater systems earlier this week. Several inches of rain fell during a March 31 storm, sending runoff through creeks…...
FLCC to host free webinar on chatbots and AI basics
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (209+ words) CANANDAIGUA " Finger Lakes Community College will host a free public webinar this month aimed at helping participants better understand and use chatbot technology in everyday life. The webinar, titled "Chatbots: What They Are, How to Use Them, and How to…...
Flood watch takes effect this morning as heavy rain, storms target Finger Lakes
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (736+ words) A Flood Watch takes effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday across the Finger Lakes and much of Western and Central New York, as a slow-moving storm system brings multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms that could impact both the morning and evening commutes....
CONNECTIONS: Does the world need an AI pause? (podcast)
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (165+ words) On a recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson, the emerging debate over artificial intelligence takes center stage as some experts argue rapid development poses serious economic and existential risks. PauseAI US founder Holly Elmore says her group is urging…...
Flood watch issued for Finger Lakes as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible severe weather target region
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (537+ words) The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Finger Lakes and much of Western and Central New York from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, warning that a multi-day stretch of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible severe weather…...
Robots take over Corning museum
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (197+ words) Flying balls, battling bots, and hands-on tech filled the Corning Museum of Glass this weekend, according to WENY. Students from robotics teams across New York gathered for the museum's first-ever robotics weekend, competing in scrimmages and showing off their designs....
How AI Is Being Used to Strengthen Fire Safety Operations
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (1212+ words) Fire safety has always depended on speed, accuracy, and people who know what they're doing under pressure. That part hasn't changed. What has changed is the toolbox.AI. is no longer some distant add-on reserved for big tech or flashy…...
DEC plans prescribed burns across New York
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (158+ words) State environmental officials will conduct prescribed burns on public lands through early May. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the effort will take place on lands it manages across multiple regions. The burns are scheduled in Regions…...
How Interactive Games Are Becoming Everyday Online Utilities
1+ week, 3+ day ago (703+ words) For many years, online games were primarily associated with entertainment. They were something people turned to during their free time to relax, compete, or escape daily routines. However, the digital landscape has evolved dramatically. Today, elements once confined to gaming…...