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What could a school smartphone ban look like in NY?
NEW YORK (PIX11) – As NYC students return to school next week, Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a statewide school smartphone ban. Chalkbeat reporter Alex Zimmerman joins PIX11 to discuss what a possible cellphone ban could look like, how other states implement this type of ban, and potential pushback from school administration. Watch the video […]
‘We’re Not There Yet,’ Eric Adams Says of NYC-Wide School Cell Phone Ban
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Mayor Eric Adams poured cold water Tuesday on an imminent citywide school cell phone ban, citing a number of remaining obstacles and saying the city is “not there yet.“ “There will be some action in the upcoming school year, but the […] The post ‘We’re Not There Yet,’ Eric Adams Says of NYC-Wide School Cell Phone Ban appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
How New York State Deer Hunters Can Help The Bald Eagle Population
New York State deer hunters have the opportunity to assist in a project that focuses on improving "the health of bald and golden eagle populations in NY." What is Slowing Down The Eagle Population Growth in New York State?. While the Bald Eagle population has been on the rise, the...
NYS Fair forecast for Day 8: Test your luck with the weather (and consider a jacket)
Update as of 7 a.m. Wednesday: The chance of precipitation has decreased to 30% and the rain was most likely before 7 a.m.. Geddes, N.Y. — If you’re heading to the New York State Fair for Day 8 you will be testing your luck - and not just with the games.
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
STOP-DWI Labor Day weekend campaign begins soon
Local law enforcement agencies will participate in the STOP-DWI Labor Day weekend high visibility engagement campaign. The campaign will begin on Friday (Aug. 30) and go until Monday (Sept. 2). The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Cortland Police Department, the Village of Homer Police Department and the New...
Upstate NY woman wins $1 million prize in drink competition
Jillian McCarthy, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. (TNS) An Upstate New York woman won $1 million in a promotional treasure hunt for influencer and professional wrestler Logan Paul’s drink, Prime Hydration. The treasure hunt, which was a promotional competition for a new flavor called Prime X, began June 10...
Major Funding Boost for Water Infrastructure: Westfield and 29 Other Communities Benefit
(WNY News Now) – New York – New York’s water infrastructure received a significant boost as the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved $265 million in financial assistance for critical water infrastructure projects across the state. This includes $30 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants for lead service line inventories in 30 communities, including the Village of Westfield.
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
Police in a suburban New York county have made their first arrest under a new law banning face masks
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in the suburbs of New York City made the first arrest under a new local law banning face masks, officials announced Tuesday. Nassau County Police say officers on Sunday night responded to reports of a suspicious person on a street near the Levittown and Hicksville town line, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Manhattan.
Hofstra Welcomes Providence Thursday Night
Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University men's soccer team, which is receiving votes in the current United Soccer Coaches Poll, returns home Thursday night for a 7 p.m. matchup against Providence at Hofstra Soccer Stadium. The game will be streamed live on FloFC with live statistics also available. An audio-only broadcast will air live on WRHU-FM (88.7). Links for all can be found above or on the men's soccer schedule page of GoHofstra.com.
Red Lobster to close more locations, including two additional sites in NY. Find out where
Three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is set to close 23 additional locations nationwide. These closures bring the total number of shut-down restaurants to at least 129 across the U.S. The new closures include three locations each in Florida, Illinois, and Virginia; two in Minnesota and New York; and...
No. 17 Hofstra begins season with scoreless draw against Fordham
The Hofstra University men’s soccer team opened their 2024 season with a 0-0 draw against Fordham University at Hofstra Soccer Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 22. “It was a back-and-forth game,” said Hofstra head coach Richard Nuttall. “We didn’t really get the ball down and [kept] playing in the last 20. We panicked a little bit. Early season game, a lot of good pieces. We’ve got a lot to learn from.”
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