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Here’s Why Some Massachusetts Residents May Lose Their Cable
Massachusetts residents know all too well how the cost of everyday items has been skyrocketing over the last few years. When you have to stay on a tight budget to make ends meet you may have to cut out a few services so you can pay your other priority bills.
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller left $34m in debt behind and had just $8k in bank account before he died by suicide
NEW York City real estate tycoon Brandon Miller had almost $34 million in debt before he died by suicide. Miller had only $8,000 in his bank account when he died in July, legal documents show. Miller was married to the influencer Candice Miller, who runs the popular lifestyle blog Mama and Tata. The second-generation businessman […]
"Hail Mary": Trump's latest attempt to delay his hush money sentence "will likely fail," experts say
Donald Trump’s lawyers don’t necessarily believe, deep down in their hearts, that his New York felony conviction for fraudulently covering up hush payments to an adult film star is really a matter of official, presidential business — one that demands the federal courts intervene to uphold “the balanced power structure of our Republic.” But what they know is that making the argument could at least delay the former president’s sentencing in the case, currently scheduled for Sept. 18.
New York state law banning sale of 'ghost plates' set to go into effect this weekend
A new law banning the sale of "ghost plates" in New York State is set to go into effect this weekend.The obscured or unreadable plates help drivers bypass tolls.According to reports, the illegal tactic costs New York City up to $200 million annually.The sale of the plates and products to obscure them has become rampant on platforms like Craigslist and TikTok, according to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.The MTA and NYPD have performed several crackdowns on toll evaders and ghost cars dating back to May.READ MORE: MTA, NYPD seize over 50 cars in toll evasion operation----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding Keeps Aiming Higher
Adam Quenneville will soon open a new building next door to his South Hadley headquarters and move all the office functions there. One benefit will be an expansion of warehouse space in the current building that currently stores about $500,000 worth of materials — basically, everything but the shingles that get delivered directly to project sites.
Massachusetts Health Department warns residents about Triple E and West Nile Virus Concerns this Labor Day Weekend
LUDLOW, Mass. – (WWLP) Western Massachusetts is in the low and moderate risk levels for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Baystater’s are expected to head outdoors this weekend to enjoy the last bit of summer, and there are a few ways you can protect yourself during peak mosquito season.
More gamblers tell UMass survey they see more harms than good to betting
An increasing number of Massachusetts residents who gamble regularly say they are pessimistic on the practice’s effect on society, according to a recent survey conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts. On Thursday, UMass researchers presented their findings to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission of three online surveys of...
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Trump’s $563 million in civil penalties could come due before year’s end
Former President Donald Trump stands a substantial risk of having to pay more than half a billion dollars in civil penalties before 2025 — whether he wins or loses the 2024 presidential election. Against the backdrop of Trump’s four criminal cases, which bring with them the threat of years of prison time, the former president […]
Dangerous Damaging Storms Possible Across New York
If you are traveling this weekend ahead of the long Labor Day holiday, you might run into some severe weather across New York State. READ MORE: THIS YEAR THERE HAVE BEEN A RECORD AMOUNT OF TORNADOS THAT TOUCHED DOWN IN NEW YORK STATE. The National Weather Service has issued a...
Sexton Roofing & Siding Thrives Under New, ‘Extreme’ Ownership
After almost 40 years operating the small roofing company that bears his name, Everett Sexton was looking to retire. At the same time, Sasha and Tim Wilde, who had spent about a decade as project managers in the corporate world, were looking for a new, entrepreneurial challenge. They found it...
Wary of Big Cuts Ahead, Superintendent Timm Briefs Pine Plains School Board
Fearing the possibility of drastic budget cuts in 2025-2026, school superintendent Brian Timm presented the first in a series of three workshops to the Pine Plains Board of Education on Wednesday, Aug. 21. “This will be a monthly conversation in preparation for budget planning in November,” he said. “This way, we’ll be fully knowledgeable, have time to talk and think about things before we have to make our decisions.”
Time Running Out to Contribute to Pine Plains Bicentennial Time Capsule
The Pine Plains Bicentennial Time Capsule, managed by the Little Nine Partners Historical Society, sits partially filled, awaiting more contributions from the community before its scheduled burial later this year. Originally housed at the Pine Plains Free Library to collect observations, photos and small mementos from students and residents, the...
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
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