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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...
Pat Ryan says ‘no doubt’ Harris on top of ticket boosts Democrats’ chance at House majority
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Sunday expressed confidence that Vice President Harris’s ascension to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket will boost the party’s chance at taking back the House majority this fall. “Definitely, no doubt,” Ryan said when asked by CBS News’s “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan if Democrats have a better…
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
NFL Players from Central Islip H.S. (Central Islip, NY)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Central Islip High School in Central Islip, NY. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from Central Islip HS. Player Pos...
Cops identify Joe DeLucia Jr. as killer in Syosset shotgun murder-suicide of 5 and confirm ‘past psychological issues’
A DISTRESSED gunman who killed three of his siblings and his niece before turning the gun on himself has been identified. Joseph DeLucia Jr., 59, used a loaded 12-gauge shotgun to carry out the horrific act after he believed he was being cut out of his family’s will and without a home after the death […]
Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing; and why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy: coming up on "Connections," Monday, August 26, 2024
12:00: Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing. 1:00: Why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy. The minority bloc on Rochester City Council is focused on housing, and they want Rochester to opt-in to legislation known as the Good Cause Eviction Law. The law is meant to make sure that landlords have a justified reason for evicting a tenant. They discuss how they view the housing crisis, and what city government can do to make housing more affordable and accessible. Our guests:
Lottery ticket winner sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Check your tickets, you may be a winner. The New York Lottery announced that a recent TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. In the August 25 TAKE 5 evening drawing, a winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. The winning ticket came from the B-Rite Food Market Inc. store located on Clinton Street. The ticket was worth $28,542.
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the projects. The funding is coming from the federal Infrastructure Law. Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “Improving our water infrastructure is essential for building safe and healthy New York communities. This financial assistance...
Man pulled from water after driving car into Long Island Sound at Norwalk's Bayley Beach
NORWALK — A man was pulled from the Long Island Sound on Sunday afternoon after he drove his car into the water off Bayley Beach in Rowayton, according to witnesses. Witnesses say they saw a sedan go into the water off the jetty near the Roton Point Association in Norwalk. They said men jumped into the water and got a man out of the vehicle and back to shore, adding that he was able to walk to a stretcher before he was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Riverhead Police blotter: Aug. 25, 2024
A total of 53 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on Aug. 25, 2024. Among them:. 8:32 a.m. Town code violation, 2nd Street, South Jamesport. 8:35 a.m. Town code violation, East Main Street and Union Avenue, Riverhead. 8:42 a.m. Warrant Investigation, Riverhead Railroad Station, Railroad Avenue, Riverhead. 9:40 a.m....
Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
Connecticut Families: Pandemic forces Fairfield teen to adapt invention to comfort sick kids
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The pandemic forced a teen inventor to change her product that helps kids in the hospital and now it’s doing better than ever. “I was in my room and I took a stuffed penguin and I cut it up and glued some mesh on,” Ella Casano said during an interview with […]
This Morning’s Bulletin — 8.26.24
• We’re expecting sunny skies this morning, with a high near 83 and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a west wind 5 to 7 miles per hour. It will be mostly clear overnight, with a low around 62. Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 81, and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Planet Pizza in Norwalk up and running following last week's flood
A local business is now back on its feet after the flooding last week. The owner of Planet Pizza, Dave Kuban, says the Norwalk River flooded and came up into his store. He says the community came out to help. News 12 Connecticut's Mark Sudol is at Planet Pizza in...
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
Yankees sign struggling former first-round pick
The Yankees announced that Phil Bickford has rejoined the team on a new Major League contract, and the veteran righty has been selected to the club’s active roster. In the corresponding move, right-hander Michael Tonkin was designated for assignment. Bickford first joined the Yankees on a minor league deal...
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