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WVCSD EdTalk: August 21, 2024
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Seth Meyers Delights in Unhinged Interview With Conner OâMalley: âSeth Fired Me Years Ago for My Political Beliefsâ | Video
"Everything's so corporate here," the "Late Night" host's former writer says in a hilariously off-the-rails conversation The post Seth Meyers Delights in Unhinged Interview With Conner OâMalley: âSeth Fired Me Years Ago for My Political Beliefsâ | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Mandatory prison was key to George Santos deal, US prosecutor says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Santos' willingness to spend a minimum two years in prison was a critical part of his agreement to plead guilty to fraud and identity theft, the federal prosecutor who charged the scandal-plagued former U.S. congressman said on Tuesday.
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
National Grid Gets âOKâ from PSC on Rate Hike, Sparking Protests From Environmentalists
The Public Service Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for gas usage in the state on Aug 15, which will affect people in Brooklyn and parts of Queens. The PSC determined that the rate increases were necessary and consistent with Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. The three-year plan...
Horse Dies In Hudson Valley From Rare Brain Disease Spread By Mosquitoes
A horse has died in the region from a rare brain disease spread by mosquitoes that can also infect people.The Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) reports a horse in the town of Newburgh died late last week of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The diagnosis was confirmed in test resultsâŠ
ICE response to crimes committed by migrants in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) â Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Chicago on Wednesday to attend the Democratic National Convention, where heâll also meet with U.S. leaders to address the migrant crisis. Adams wants to change New York Cityâs so-called sanctuary city laws in the wake of recent violent crimes involving asylum seekers. Ken Genalo, the New [âŠ]
â90s Rewind brings funky cold nostalgia to NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
The 2024 New York State Fairâs opening day concerts leaned heavy on the nostalgia. Thatâs not a bad thing. Chubby Checker, the iconic voice of 1960s hits âThe Twist,â âLetâs Twist Again,â and âLimbo Rock,â kicked things off this yearâs free music lineup with a 1 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. Checker has played the NYS Fair many times before and always brings a great energy, though the day was marred by rainy weather that limited Wednesdayâs crowds.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Rensselaer County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 5:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Berlin, or 14...
Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
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