New York Teens Arrested After Absurd TikTok Challenge
Five New York juveniles and one adult were arrested on Long Island this week after doing the "Kool-Aid Man" challenge on TikTok.
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SUNY Cortland Teaches a Course About Bigfoot and Other Pseudoscience Claims
SUNY Cortland has gained attention after offering a course on the psychology of pseudoscience, exploring things like why people think Bigfoot exists.
New York State Police is Increasing Social Media Surveillance
People live their lives online more than ever before, and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and State Police are ramping up their social media surveillance.
New Yorkers Warned To Watch for Christmas Puppy Scams
If you're thinking of getting a puppy for Christmas, experts warn that you should be aware of puppy scams and offer advice on what to watch out for.
Is It A Crime to Post Violent Videos in New York?
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State lawmakers are discussing making the distribution of violent videos a criminal act in New York State.
New York to Require Social Media Check for Gun Applicants
New York has passed a number of new gun control laws, including one that would require concealed carry gun applicants to submit their social media accounts.
Police: Sherman Man Stalked Woman After Seeing Social Media Pic
Andrew Graham (age 26) of Sherman, New York is facing charges after allegedly stalking a woman after seeing her picture on social media.
Police Presence After TikTok Threat to Sauquoit Valley HS
There is an increased police presence at Sauquoit Valley High School after the Oneida County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a non-direct threat to the school.
Six Ways to Spot a Fake Social Media Giveaway
Who doesn’t want $500 in gift cards, free groceries, or designer clothes? It’s easy to be tempted by social media giveaways. But before you like, comment or share a social post in hopes of winning some big prize, make sure that giveaway is the real deal.
What Is ‘Parler’ and How Do You Use It?
If you've spent any time on social media recently, you may have seen people exchanging Parler usernames. What is Parler, and how do you use it?