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New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
Mayor Adams issues order to overrule law limiting solitary confinement at NYC jails
Mayor Eric Adams The move is the latest chapter in a back-and-forth battle between Adams and the City Council over pushes to ban most forms of solitary confinement at Rikers Island. [ more › ]
Borrello Urges Albany Leadership to Reassess Climate Act Plans
A recent audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that the state's Public Service Commission and NYSERDA lacked adequate planning, monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in its efforts to help the state meet its targets set forth in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). State Senator George Borrello says the results of the audit confirm his view that their effort is a "disaster in the making"...
Subsidized Housing Projects in New York City Repurposed for Immigrant Housing
NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers are reported that subsidized housing projects in New York City originally intended for local families in need have been repurposed to house immigrants exclusively.…
Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
‘Last warning,’ fumes homeowner forced to extreme measure after driveway was blocked repeatedly – cars ignored state law
ONE homeowner, who is at his wit's end, was forced to take drastic action to prevent people from blocking his driveway. While many people would see it as a common courtesy not to box someone's car in, it appears this social media user has finally had it with his neighbor's uncouth behavior.
Today in Rock History with Chris DeCarlo
IN 1973 ONE OF THE LARGEST ROCK FESTIVALS OF ALL TIME IS HELD AT THE WATKINS GLEN RACEWAY IN NEW YORK. MORE THAN 600,000 ATTEND A ONE-DAY SHOW FEATURING THE GRATEFUL DEAD, THE BAND AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS. TODAY IN 1976 KISS RELEASE ONE OF THE BAND’S MOST POPULAR SONGS...
East Orange Scholars Receive Honors at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus
East Orange, NJ-Fairleigh Dickinson University officials announced the Spring 2024 Dean's List and Honors List honorees. Five students from East Orange are being recognized among their peers for their academic achievements. Jarrett Smith, of East Orange, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). Four students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ have been named to the...
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says
A new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that approximately 77% of asylum seekers are living in hotel rooms, which will cost the city more than $980 million between September 2022 through August 2024. The report analyzes the the cost of approximately 9,500 rooms — nearly half...
Shaq Says 1 NBA City Is Built On Hype
The New York Knicks were one of the biggest winners of the offseason. Trading for Mikal Bridges came at a steep price, but it could end up having a massive impact on them for years to come. They also managed to re-sign OG Anunoby, all while Jalen Brunson agreed to...
Karl, T C I score easily in Hambletonian elims
East Rutherford, NJ — Karl and T C I won their respective $100,000 Hambletonian eliminations with relative ease at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (July 27). Karl’s career-best time of 1:50.3 was a strong rebound from his only loss of the season, in the Stanley Dancer Memorial two weeks ago.
Allegiant, Elista Hanover, R Melina win Oaks elims
East Rutherford, NJ — The $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks now has its 10 finalists following three $50,000 eliminations on Saturday night (July 27) at the Meadowlands, from which Allegiant, Elista Hanover and R Melina clinched gold and post protection. Vernon Beachy pupil Allegiant uncorked a slight surprise winning the first...
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