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Metropolitan Church hosts back-to-school bash
The Back-to-School Bash held by Metropolitan NTM Baptist Church returns this year on Friday, Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community centered event will provide school supplies to children and will have free food and activities for all ages.
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...
New Yorkers Told To ‘Destroy & Discard’ Food Sold In New York
Nearly 450 people nationwide, including many New Yorkers, got very sick from vegetables. The CDC is warning of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cucumbers. Illnesses dates range from March 11, 2024, to June 4, 2024. Recalled cucumbers are being linked to at least...
Elmhurst Hospital’s expansion gets $27.5 million State funding
New York State has announced $27.5 million for a major expansion project at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens. More than $20 million will go to a project that includes expansion of the Women’s Pavilion from 16,000 to 35,000 sq. ft., a major overhaul will add three new floors and increase the facility’s capacity for high-quality prenatal care.
Assemblyman Doug Smith’s Fundraiser at Irish Times Draws Over 100 Supporters
Assemblyman Doug Smith (R-Holbrook) hosted a successful fundraiser at Irish Times in Holbrook, drawing over one hundred supporters for his re-election campaign. The event, dubbed a “No Suits, No Speeches” Summer BBQ, provided a relaxed setting where friends, supporters, and community members could gather and show their support for Smith as he seeks another term in the New York State Assembly.
Anti-abortion organizations claim N.Y. attorney general is violating First Amendment over info on treatment
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Options Care Center is a Jamestown-based pregnancy center that promotes alternatives to abortion and provides free services including pregnancy tests, parenting classes and material assistance. The organization used to provide literature regarding a progesterone treatment it suggested could reverse the effects of medication-based abortion. "We want to...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
Governor Hochul appoints three justices to Appellate Division, Second Department
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the appointment of three justices to the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, which is located in Brooklyn Heights. The appointments include Hon. Donna-Marie Golia, Hon. Phillip Hom, and Hon. James McCormack. “Our courts must be led by qualified, fair and impartial...
New York Resident Embroiled in Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Disney World
A legal battle is raging on between a New York man and the Walt Disney Corporation. The man, Jeffrey Piccolo of Rocky Point, NY, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney. Tragically, Piccolo lost his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, in 2023 while at Disney World in Florida. Florida Gov....
Trump attorneys ask to delay his sentencing in hush money case until after the election
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are asking the New York judge who presided over the trial where he was convicted on felony charges of falsifying business records to postpone his sentencing until after the election. "By adjourning the sentencing until after that election — which is of paramount importance...
The Rise and Fall of Outboard Racing on Northern Lake George
American Power Boat Association-sanctioned racing on Lake George did not end with the 1935 Gold Cup races. From 1954 to 1964, another class of boat (and racers, for that matter) competed for prizes and acclaim – as this summer’s exhibit at the Hague Community Center shows us in extravagant detail.
Local High School Implementing New Cell Phone Policy
BALLSTON LAKE — Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School will be implementing a new cell phone policy this year. When students return to school at the end of the summer, they’ll be required to place their phones in a “rack” or cubby near the door of each classroom. Students won’t be able to access their phones during class, but they can still use their phones during lunch and in the hallway between classes.
New York Weather: Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Across Buffalo This Weekend
Buffalo, NY — Residents in Buffalo and across Western New York should prepare for unsettled weather this weekend as a series of isolated thunderstorms and occasional showers are expected to sweep through the region. Starting today, clouds will increase from west to east, with a low chance of showers or a thunderstorm developing later in the day.
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Colonie Police investigating shooting that stemmed from Facebook Marketplace sale
Colonie Police are investigating a shooting they said was prompted by a Facebook Marketplace sale. Officers were called to the area of Frederick Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. They learned two vehicles crashed and a gun was fired from at least one, police said. Everyone left before police arrived. Officers...
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