upstate New York

Upstate NY Winter Bills: Gas Dips $9, Electric Rises 3-5%

Upstate New York – October 14, 2026 -- A typical Upstate New York residential gas customer using 713 therms is expected to pay about $9 less this winter heating season, Nov. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, than last winter, according to National Grid. Electric bills are forecast to climb 3-5 percent, or $22-$39 over the five months, depending on the region.

Forecast rests on September data and normal weather

The estimates use market information available at the end of September and assume typical winter weather. Individual bills will vary with temperatures, household energy use and market conditions during the season.

Lucy Goods Launches First Non-Stimulant Energy Gum, Skips Caffeine

Las Vegas – September 24, 2026 -- Lucy Goods, Inc. has launched LUCY REVIVE, a chewing gum the company calls the first non-stimulant energy product, available now direct-to-consumer at lucy.co and on Amazon.

The gum skips caffeine entirely, targeting cellular energy instead of blocking fatigue signals

Unlike coffee, energy drinks, or energy shots, which work by masking tiredness, LUCY REVIVE uses a blend of micronutrients and nootropics designed to support the body's own energy production. It contains no caffeine and no nicotine. The company says users can take up to six pieces a day, spaced throughout as needed, and that it is meant to complement -- not replace -- a morning coffee.