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Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Wave of support for popular Long Island band singers injured in head-on wreck
The lead singers of a popular Long Island party band, who suffered devastating injuries in a car wreck this month, are receiving huge support from the community. Bryan Zamzam and his wife Chelsea of East Northport both face multiple surgeries and long roads to recovery in a wake of a head-on crash July 14 in West Islip. Both were hospitalized with serious injuries after their Jeep Grand Cherokee collided with an Audi A8 that was heading the wrong way on the Sunrise Highway Service Road about 9:35 p.m.
Brennan Center receives $30 million for Supreme Court reform
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law has announced a $30 million commitment from Jim Kohlberg in support of reform at the U.S. Supreme Court. The gift will establish the Kohlberg Center on the U.S. Supreme Court, the first named unit within the Brennan Center, a nonpartisan law and policy institute dedicated to democracy and justice issues. The Kohlberg Center will use the investment to support research, public education, and policy advocacy for changes such as Supreme Court term limits and ethics reform. In addition, the center will convene scholars, hold public symposia, publish policy reports and research, and advance proposals. According to recent polls, Supreme Court approval ratings have hit near-record lows.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Tunnel to Towers Fundraiser Honors Gold Star Family and Local Veterans
Cassidy Hill Farms in Manorville transformed into a vibrant hub of community and remembrance this past weekend as it hosted a Tunnel to Towers fundraiser. The event honored the legacy of fallen Air National Guard member Dashan Briggs and recognized the tireless efforts of Legislator Chad Lennon (C-Rocky Point), a current Marine reservist and advocate for Veterans’ rights.
9-Year-Old Suffers Injuries After Fall At Pool In North Woodmere
The incident happened around 5:10 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in North Woodmere. The 9-year-old suffered contusions to her head, neck pain, and a possible fractured left arm, Nassau County Police said. She was transported by Nassau County Police Helicopter to a local area hospital for treatment and is currently listed...
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