National Buzz

As reported by News 10 abc, Under Armour has just announced this week a data breach to 'MyFitnessPal' affecting about 150 million users.  For those who aren't familiar, MyFitnessPal is a smartphone App and website aimed at health.  From calorie-counting to exercise-tracking, MyFitnessPal is run by Under Armour, and has been written about in all sorts of health and wellness magazines...

The Southern Pine Beetle, an extremely destructive beetle that kills trees and forests, has been found for the first time in Albany according to the Times Union.  The beetle was trapped in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve near Rapp Road, and the Times Union reports that this is the farthest North the beetle has been found...

News 10 abc has reported about a warning by the CDC of a new wave of the flu virus happening now.  For people who aren't aware (as some aren't), the flu virus has multiple different strains.  As reported by News 10 abc, the A-strain had been more dominant in the beginning of flu season...

It's no secret that drug addiction is an issue, and a pervasive one at that.  Overdoses and opiates are constantly in the news, and to me this epidemic doesn't seem to be slowing down.  New York is working to try to bring some accountability to the dealers however, with the New York Senate passing a Bill to charge drug dealers with homicide in the event that opiates they sold cause an overdose dea

Schenectady Police have scheduled two upcoming active shooter trainings for the public to attend.  News 10 abc reports that after numerous requests from the community, Schenectady Police have arranged to hold two training classes which will cover strategies and survival plans in the event of an active shooter ...

Troy City School District has announced publicly that there will be an active shooter training exercise held this Friday, 3/16/18, at Troy High School.  No students will be involved in this drill, and school is going to be closed that day...

In like a lion!  We’re not quite at Spring yet, but the way the month is going, the Spring is coming in like a lion (and hopefully out like a lamb).  According to the News 10 abc Storm Tracker, there’s another Winter Storm Watch posted for Monday evening through Wednesday...

Apparently, according to News Channel 13, Vermont lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that would allow towns to classify marijuana odor as a public nuisance. That would then make it a legal offense for which you could receive a ticket...

Uber is known for it's ridesharing services.  Need a ride home from Crossgates? Get an Uber.  Need a ride home from the track? Grab an Uber.  Need a ride home from the Pearl Street Pub? Snag an Uber. Well, now Uber is bringing it's services to healthcare, and provided transportation for doctor's appointments...

This year is the last full cross-country run for Vans Warped Tour.  The show has been on the road for over twenty years, and has long been a staple for 'scene kids' and rock fans alike.  It's undeniable that Vans Warped Tour has built a community of rock, provided a plethora of self-help resources (if you've ever been to one, you know the villages of tents and support organizations), helped young

For the first time in over a decade, the American Acedemy of Pediatrics- the governing body of medical guidelines for children and adolescents- has updated its guidelines on teen depression screenings.  According to an article posted by WNYT, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now saying that any child above 12 should be screened for depression at their regular check ups...

The 2018 Winter Olympics were filled with moments of triumph, moments of disaster, moments of celebration, and moments of heartbreak.  From Mikaela Shiffrin winning a giant slalom gold in Alpine Skiing, to the upset of her losing a podium spot in her celebrated event- slalom, just one sport had a spectrum of emotions for Team USA...