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The New Republic
What It’s Like to Live in a Small Town Polluted by a Cryptomine
The Finger Lakes region of New York is known for its green forests, limestone cliffs, miles of wineries, and, of course, the 11 uniquely shaped lakes said to have been formed, in Native American legend , by the hand of the Great Spirit. The area is a refuge from the state’s bustling lower half, and driving through it is quiet and serene—that is, until you reach the northwest shores of Seneca Lake, where you’ll start to hear a low humming sound. Right next to the town of Dresden, New York, lies Greenidge Generation, a power plant turned bitcoin mine that operates 24/7 and emitted more than 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2024, in an otherwise immaculate region known for its agriculture and tourism. Local environmental advocacy groups have been engaged in a never-ending lawsuit with the cryptomine over its air pollution, which they claim isn’t consistent with New York’s 2019 climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act , or CLCPA. The CLCPA commits the state to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040 and to being entirely off fossil fuels by 2050. “We have deep ties to the region, and I’ve always considered it the one constant I’ve
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Armed And Dangerous Man Captured In New York State
Police arrested a dangerous man who was on the run and hiding in New York. The man was in violation of the terms of his parole in Vermont. New York State Police are assisting Vermont State Police with the arrest of the suspect. New York State Police were seeking the...
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ICYMI: New York Border BUST—Canadians’ Cocaine Caper Goes WRONG!
MASSENA, NY — A Sunday drive to New York took an unexpected detour for two Canadian citizens when U.S. border agents spotted suspicious cargo in their vehicle — over 40 grams of what officials say tested positive for cocaine. BORDER BUNGLE. Alexander Herbert, 35, and Logan Mackenzie Dyer-Charlebois,...
Daily Voice
13-Year-Old Subway Surfer Critically Injured After Falling Under Train
A teenager was gravely injured after falling under an MTA train while “subway surfing,” authorities said. The incident happened in Queens, at the 111st Street station in Corona, at around 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 14, fire officials confirmed to Daily Voice. A 13-year-old boy was riding on the...
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UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in New York manhunt
WESTPORT, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York State Police have confirmed that the suspect who started a manhunt Friday evening has been arrested without issue. Police arrested Collen Gardner, of Sheldon, Vermont. They say he absconded his parole in Vermont. Gardner was believed to be in a wooded area off Mountain...