Pool Supply Chain Closes 76 Stores, Three in New York State
Another national chain is closing New York stores, leaving Hudson Valley customers wondering whether their local shop is on the list.
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Browse the archiveNew York Conservation Grants to Protect Land, Recreation, Climate
New York has been allocated $2.7 Million in Conservation Partnership Program Grants, with nearly $900,000 headed to the Hudson Valley.
Apple and a Hacker’s Future
I was happy for years in Apple's walled garden; with AI, however, their protections feel like limitations.
AI Whistleblowers, Google, OpenAI, Meta to Face New York City Council
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who warned that artificial intelligence could become too powerful for humans to control, will testify Monday at a New York City Council hearing alongside representatives of some of the world’s biggest AI companies.
Lawmakers Are Canceling Data Center Tax Breaks. Developers Are Learning To Adapt
State and local governments are rolling back data center tax breaks as public opposition grows.
US Investors Drive Record Haul for European Defense Startups in 2026
European defense startups raised a record amount of capital this year, turning to US investors more than local funds for the first time.
AI Billionaires Drive $845 Billion Surge in Wealth This Year
AI brings a staggering new peak in wealth – and signs we just passed it.