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Additional charges filed against Ex-Wall High School teacher
FREEHOLD — Former Wall High School teacher Julie Rizzitello will return to court next Tuesday to face charges related to a sexual relationship she is accused of having with her former student after she was brought up on two new charges when she appeared in court today. Rizzitello, 36, of Brick Township, who resigned from her teaching position before her arrest, was charged with two counts of sexual assault, witness tampering and three counts of criminal sexual contact when arrested at her home by Wall Township Police on July 3.
NY weather update: New York under a heat advisory until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 3:59 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Wednesday between noon and 6 p.m. for Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected." "Hot...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Severe Storms Claim One Life in Central New York
A community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the severe storms that ripped through Central New York claimed a life. One person was killed in Canastota from the storm on Tuesday, July, according to village administrator Jeremy Ryan, who said most of the damage was along Barlow Street where a mandatory evacuation was issued. No word on what happened or who was killed.
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Golf: Newburgh's Josh Yan, 16, sets tournament record to win Dutchess County Amateur
Josh Yan was most passionate about hockey as a small child and an interest golf only came about for him and his older brother when their stepfather got into the sport. And that wasn't all that long ago. Josh competed in his first tournament as a 9-year-old and that, too, was only a few years ago. Even he admitted that his success in golf does often “surprise me,” and he still is wrapping his mind around how...
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