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This New York Walmart In the Capital Region Is Limiting Use Of Self-Checkout
Experts say that retail theft occurs every single day in the United States. According to Capital One Shopping, stores across the Nation lost an estimated $121 billion to retail theft in 2023. New York State stores reported a total loss of $9 billion in sales revenue last year. One New...
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
Two “Big Money” Powerball Winners In New York
There were another round of "Big Money" winners in New York from last night's Powerball drawing. The New York State Lottery announced that two "Big Money" tickets were sold from Wednesday's Powerbal drawing in New York. Both tickets matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which...
Undocumented NY resident accused of swindling $110K in Gold Bullion from Nelson Co. man, sheriff says
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Nelson County Sheriff says an undocumented man living in NYS, has been charged with racketeering after posing as a Federal Reserve employee to swindle over $100,000 of Gold Bullion from a Virginia resident. The sheriff says that on August 16, a Nelson County resident reported being the victim of […]
NYS Fair concert guide: Boy band icons perform on opening day (Wednesday, Aug. 21)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
Large Boa Constrictor Found Inside Home in New York State
Why did it have to be snakes? Recently, a person notified authorities over something unexpected they stumbled upon inside a vacant home in New York state. However, what officials found in this house was not anything you would normally see in New York. Boa Constrictors. Boa Constrictors are mostly found...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
What to know as REAL ID requirements go into effect less than nine months from now
A federal initiative years in the making and pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic is set to take full effect in less than nine months. One local county clerk is advising residents to be ready when the requirements take effect. More from WBEN:
Sayville's Cornucopia to open additional store in Ronkonkoma's Station Yards
TRITEC Real Estate Company announced the lease signing of Cornucopia Natural Foods at Station Yards, the 53-acre mixed-use development at the Ronkonkoma Train Station. "This exciting expansion marks the next chapter for Cornucopia, initially based in Sayville, renowned for providing the highest quality food and wellness items to enhance the health of individuals, the community, and the world at large," said Tritec.
Four-month medical odyssey reveals Rocky Point boy, 11, has brain tumors
The stomach pain and vomiting began in March — and so did the visits to the doctor for 11-year-old Hunter Larosa of Rocky Point. But it took nearly four months of worsening symptoms, numerous consultations, and misdiagnoses before Hunter’s condition was finally diagnosed on July 12 at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, family members said.
Shocker in Syosset: Police Respond to Shooting Report, Discover Victim with Gunshot Wound to Face
The Major Crimes Squad reports the details of a Shooting that occurred on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:10 AM in Syosset. According to Detectives, Officers responded to the vicinity of 225 Underhill Boulevard for a male in need of medical attention. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 34-year-old male had sustained a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Extra Extra: Some DNC setbacks for Mayor Adams (he missed his song, for starters)
In March 2023, Mayor Eric Adams spoke at rally in Times Square supporting New York Citys bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The convention is being held in Chicago instead, and the mayor plans to travel there Wednesday. Because leaving the Empire State is hard, here are some links. [ more › ]
NYC test scores: Math scores rose, while English scores declined, data shows
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.Math scores rose across New York City public schools last school year while English scores ticked down, according to state test results released Wednesday by city officials.Among students in grades 3-8, 53.4% were considered proficient or above in math, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. The share of children considered to be reading on grade level slipped to 49.1% — a 2.6 point decrease.The dip in English scores comes at a pivotal moment, as schools Chancellor David Banks’ top priority is to raise literacy rates....
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