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Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in downtown Rochester.(Max Schulte/ WXXI News)

Hochul faces challenges as she gives first State of the State address

WSKG Radio and World Television broadcast Governor Hochul's first State of the State Address today at 1:00 P.M.

This image provided by the Virginia department of Transportation shows a closed section of Interstate 95 near Fredericksburg, Va. Monday Jan. 3, 2022. Both northbound and southbound sections of the highway were closed due to snow and ice. (Virginia Department of Transportation via AP)

Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95

There was plenty of outrage from motorists, some of whom were stranded overnight Monday into Tuesday, posting pleas for help on social media.

Study: Flood risk rising across Pennsylvania as climate changes

The team found that most cities and boroughs in the state are projected to face higher flood risks by the year 2099.

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand against Marin Cilic of Croatia during the Davis Cup Semi Final match between Croatia and Serbia at Madrid Arena pavilion on December 03, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images for Lexus)

Australian P.M. says Djokovic will be turned back if his vaccine exemption is bogus

"If he's not vaccinated, he must provide acceptable proof that he cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said of the top-ranked tennis player.

The container ship Hyundai Hope sits pier side as it is loaded at the Norfolk International Terminal Wednesday Dec 1, 2021, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

The global supply chain is amazingly efficient. So why did it break down?

"Americans went on a shopping spree as soon as lockdown started, and we haven't really stopped," journalist Christopher Mims says. His book, Arriving Today, goes inside the global supply chain.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 16: A view of a Grammy statue during a performance at the Chicago Chapter 60th Anniversary Concert at Millennium Park on September 16, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

The Grammys are postponed and Sundance is moved online because of omicron surge

A new date has not been announced for the Grammys. Sundance events begin Jan 20.

Despite high demand for snow plow drivers, NY officials say they’re equipped to handle winter

There's been a high demand for snow plow drivers this season, and the New York State Department of Transportation has had challenges finding enough of them.

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers 2022 State of the State Address in Assembly Chamber at the State Capitol. (Darren McGee- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)

Health care, climate change crux of Hochul's 2022 plan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address Wednesday, outlining an agenda for an economic comeback from the coronavirus pandemic and new government investments in health care, housing and renewable energy.

The New York state Capitol in Albany.(Vaughn Golden/WSKG)

Environmental advocates praise Hochul’s State of the State plan, point out areas to improve

"We are going to be urging in some cases that things go a little bit stronger and faster. But this is a really exciting start.”

Broome County officials distributed more than 10,000 at-home COVID tests, between pick-up sites at Otsiningo Park and local libraries, on Wednesday. (Jillian Forstadt/WSKG)

Broome County distributes over 10,000 at-home COVID tests

Thousands of cars lined the streets leading into Otsiningo Park on Wednesday. County officials had set up a drive-thru site to distribute 10,000 at-home COVID tests.

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