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NJ community colleges facing budget cuts get $20 million in funds restored by state
HACKENSACK — The state's community colleges are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential $20 million state budget cut was restored. For Bergen Community College, the cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss, which would have led to a tuition increase for its students, said college President Eric M. Friedman. ...
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
Duo Nabbed After Robbery At Macy's Store On Long Island, Police Say
Nassau County Police were called to the Macy’s store in Manhasset, located at 1100 Northern Boulevard, for a robbery at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. A loss prevention employee told officers that two men stole items before fleeing in a black Kia. On their way out, one of the men was involved in a physical altercation with the worker.
Newburgh city councilman says cooler heads must prevail in community
NEWBURGH – In the wake of the rowdy Newburgh school board meeting this week, Newburgh City Councilman Rob McLymore called for people to respect one another. McLymore attended the session which saw other public officials including city council and school board members, making personal accusatory comments and being disruptive to the decorum.
Elderly man drowns at Fahnestock State Park
KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County died at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie late Tuesday after being airlifted by a medivac chopper from Fahnestock State Park in western Kent. Police were called to the park where they found the man, whose name was not released, in the...
Two charged with assaulting elderly cabbie
NEWBURGH – Two Newburgh men have been charged with the June 13 assault on a 78-year-old City of Newburgh livery driver. The man, who police did not publicly identify, was treated for a critical head injury. City detectives investigated and on July 11, they arrested Ulee Johnston, Jr., 25,...
West Point transforms to address future warfare challenges
WEST POINT, N.Y. – As the battlefield continues to rapidly evolve, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has launched two transformations to prepare graduates to lead now and through the next evolution of warfare. First, West Point established the Department of English and World Languages. How we communicate—in...
Multiple Injuries Reported in Airmont Accident at Route 59 and Airmont Road
A serious accident occurred at the intersection of Route 59 and Airmont Road, resulting in multiple injuries. Emergency personnel, including Hatzolah EMS, William P. Faist EMS, Tallman Fire Department, Suffern Fire Department, Rockland Paramedics, and the Ramapo Police Department, swiftly responded to the scene. The intersection remains closed as emergency personnel work to manage the situation and provide necessary aid.
City of Newburgh resident charged with attempted arson for Carpenter Ave. fire
CITY OF NEWBURGH - City of Newburgh police charged a resident with attempted arson in connection with a fire on Carpenter Avenue last month. Police said they located and arrested Ashley Jessup, 35, of the City of Newburgh on Monday. According to city police, Jessup was wanted on a charge...
Victim in fatal New Rochelle crash identified as 16-year-old Iona Prep student
The 16-year-old Iona Prep student who died in a fiery crash early Saturday only had a learner’s permit and was speeding before crashing into a light pole at a shopping center in New Rochelle, police said Wednesday. The victim was identified as Aidan Galeano, who recently finished his sophomore...
New drug reverses diabetes in mice, boosting insulin-making cells by 700%
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? While there are many therapies available to treat diabetes, none have proven to completely reverse this disease. That may change as research from the Mount Sinai Health System and the City of Hope continues to progress. Researchers from these institutions have demonstrated a treatment that increases human insulin-producing beta cells in vivo for the first time, normalizing glucose levels in diabetic mice models. "It's very exciting to be close to seeing this novel treatment used in patients," said one of the researchers. "There is nothing like this available to patients right now."
Get to know Rai Benjamin, McLain Ward, 6 other Hudson Valley athletes headed to Olympics
Three years ago, multiple Lower Hudson Valley athletes competed in the COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics. The same will be true at this year's Paris Olympics. Headlined by Mount Vernon's...
New study ranks worst states for drunk driving: Where do N.Y. and N.J. land on the list?
Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 37 people each day, accounting for over 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to a recent study. This research, conducted by the Simmrin Law Group, also showed that not all states are equal when it comes to the rate of drunk driving. Using...
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
Nathan’s Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 17th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Nathan’s Famous: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717161817/en/ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Offered for 5 cents on National Hot Dog Day! (Photo: Business Wire)
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