MyNBC5 WPTZ: Vermont, New York

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Last verified 7 Aug 2026

4.5 1655 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5Positive feedback.

   We are “snowbirds” and certainly enjoy being able to read and learn of happenings in our hometown area while we are away. You are to be commended on keeping us up to date in a reliable and enjoyable newscast. We send our thanks to you.

   Busco Lady · 7 Aug 2026

2. 2/5Issues

   The app is incredibly glitchy! I will click on a news story and suddenly the app switches back to the top of the news feed. This happens multiple times when trying to view one story until by the third or fourth time I can finally read a story. Also when scrolling down on the news feed, the app will pop back up to the top of the news feed, so I have to scroll back down again. I’m seriously considering switching to another local news app because this one is awful! Someone needs to do a better job editing/proofreading before posting stories. There’s been a number of times I have found spelling errors or misplaced words. It looks unprofessional. The app has often frozen when I’m trying to view a particular story. I’ve had to shut down the app and then open it back up. Otherwise it’s a decent app.

   VTlace5 · 7 Aug 2026

3. 2/5Ok app/ too many ads

   I hated this app when it first changed but it does give you limited North Country News. The format does not flow well and I still find myself having to work at finding local news. Way too many Ads that stay the same for months. Same video ad over and over each time you watch a video. Very annoying. Pages do not get updated enough, especially on weekends. Ex: after Kentucky Derby there was news about before the race for a week or two. Come on you can do better than that. Lately the Venus Williams story has been on there for ever! Please it's not news if it's weeks old.

   ADK girl · 7 Aug 2026

4. 2/5Big use of battery and space

   This app uses a lot of battery, and space, on my iPad... unnecessarily, in my opinion. I have tried to limit, or eliminate, background access to the app but have not been able to do that to my satisfaction. I still see 5-6 hours of battery usage when my iPad has been off for most of the day. As a northern New Yorker, I use the app only for its weather section (which is good, therefore some stars). It would be nice if there was a way of emptying the app and controlling the background usage. As it is, I delete the app regularly, then have to set it up again.

   Rain4444 · 7 Aug 2026

5. 3/5Weekends need help

   We often try to watch the 6pm news on the weekend. It is often the case that when we tune in at 6pm we get a recording of the morning broadcast or nothing at all. It’s disappointing but we can move on to another station to get the news. I also think you need to change the title of your lead ‘First Warning Weather.’ It always sounds like ‘First Morning Weather.’ Maybe make it ‘First Alert Forecast’ or ‘Your WPTZ Forecast.’ It needs a change.

   wptz review · 7 Aug 2026

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