water

Did you know leaving a water bottle in the car during summer months is extremely dangerous?

Stock up your water. It's being shut off tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th.

Officials with the Poland Central School District say recent water sampling found that some water outlets in the district had elevated lead levels.

There is no question that New York State has some of the best lakes in the entire country. Whether it be as far north as the Adirondacks, or right in our own backyard there is no shortage of swimming, fishing, or boating destinations to enjoy. One of the best hidden gems sits tucked away in Syracuse, NY.

There are many things that co-workers in your office can do, or not do, that may irritate you. For instance not making a new pot of coffee after taking the last cup is one. Another is using the last of the water in the jug and not changing it. The jugs can indeed be heavy, but at the very least they can get someone to do it who is able to. This 'How To' video explains how to handle this very situa

The same crisis that devastated the water infrastructure in Flint, MI has already begun in Upstate, NY. Hoosick Falls is a little town in the Capitol region and their water source, in some instances, has been deemed unsafe. How serious is this situation?

What a beautiful visit to Trenton Falls. The weather was perfect. Admission was free, and no charge for parking. Delicious hot dogs were only $1.50. It was a fun and cheap day.

As National attention is getting focused on the water crisis in Flint Michigan, locally we are having problems of our own. Oneida County has the highest Lead Poisoning Rates in all of New York.

The water crisis in Flint, MI continues to be a huge problem as several people, including hundreds of children, have been diagnosed with lead poisoning due to its presence in the water supply. Our sister station WIBX 950 has organized a bottled water drive and several local businesses and organizations are involved. You can be as well.

What is being described as "a major water system upgrade" is underway in Ilion, New York today.

Imagine you are on a hike in the Adirondacks and you suddenly realize you are lost. Anticipating you would know how to get back to your vehicle, you drink all of your limited water supply. What do you do to avoid dehydration or worse? Well, that is an extreme example, but how about having a product that would allow you to drink directly from a stream, creek, or river?

Each year at the Great New York State Fair, there is a competition held to name the best tasting water in the state. The winner for 2015 is the Adirondack hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake.