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The policy, created by the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District but required under law by New York State, would have students keep their smartphones and other internet-capable devices in their lockers during the school day, eschewing the more complicated systems developed by other districts. 

By the 2050s, New York City is expected to experience approximately 30 to 46 days annually with the heat index reaching 95°F or above, compared to an average of six such days per year between 1981 and 2010, says a state report on extreme heat.

Berne transfer-station employee Shawn Duncan says he was placed on a 30-day suspension by Highway Superintendent Randy Bashwinger on July 23, one day after Duncan spoke with The Enterprise about concerns he had about Bashwinger.

BETHLEHEM — A Massachusetts man was charged with five misdemeanors and several traffic infractions after, police say, he fled from a traffic stop, causing two crashes.

A heat dome that moved across southern states is bringing higher temperatures to parts of New York.

The forecasted baseline peak demand for today, July 25, is 29,000 megawatts.

New York Independent System Operator, known as NYISO, says it is ready for the demand.

Patty Kebea said of son’s team going to the World Series, “They are so deserving and they have the best coaches in the entire world. They volunteer their time. They don’t get paid for this. And they put in the work with our kids and they love our kids, like they’re their own. So it’s amazing and we really are like a family, which is really cool.”

ALBANY COUNTY — Phase two, affecting Albany County, of the School Tax Relief program known as STAR has started.

Eligible homeowners in communities with school tax due dates in August or September will start receiving their STAR benefit in the coming weeks, according to a release from the governor’s office.