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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...
Homeschool Paperwork for NYS Requirements | Grades 9-12
Homeschooling a high-schooler is a big commitment with some big results! To help you through this stage of homeschooling, we’re here to make the paperwork aspect a bit easier for you. Below are some tips and templates to help you as you report for your child in grades 9-12.
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
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:
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...
Highway that divided city in New York set to be demolished
When Interstate 81 was built in the 1960s, it sliced right through Syracuse's Pioneer Homes — one of the nation's oldest public housing communities, which had been built some three decades earlier. But in a few years, the government is set to level a mile and a half of the highway and reconnect a neighborhood.Bishop Bernard Alex's church is just a few miles from Syracuse, where he grew up. He says the highway stretch of I-81 sits over where people from his hometown used to plant gardens. "You took away a thriving, vibrant community," he said "You took away the hope...
PATCHOGUE: Plaza Cinema Summer Movie Classics Series Ignites Robust Discussions
It’s the first time Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue is offering so many classic films, said Plaza Cinema executive director Catherine Oberg. Seven altogether, every Thursday, with the last one on September 5. Most of them have the added cachet of St. Joseph’s University film professor...
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.
Dead Infant Found In Bathtub Of Vacated CT Motel Room
Police in Connecticut are investigating after a dead infant was found in the bathroom of a motel room that had been vacated. Related: Arrest Made In Connection With Baby Found Dead At Milford MotelThe incident occurred in New Haven County around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Mayflower M…
Manhattan College rings in new semester as a university
RIVERDALE, The Bronx (PIX11) — One local college is changing its name for the first time in more than 100 years. Manhattan College in the Bronx will start the upcoming semester under the new name Manhattan University. It marks the first name change for the Catholic institution since 1861. The change is meant to recognize […]
City’s contract offer is unfair to career probation officers
Since our last contract expired in November 2020, New York City probation officers, members of the United Probation Officers Association, have undergone major changes. Work schedules for supervising probation officers, who make up the majority of officers, have been changed from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday, with one night until 7 p.m. We now work Tuesdays through Saturdays or Sundays through Thursdays, two of those days until 10 p.m.
Men’s Soccer to Open Season at No. 17 Hofstra
BRONX, N.Y. – The Fordham men's soccer team will officially begin its 2024 season on Thursday night when it visits No. 17 Hofstra for a meeting with the nationally ranked Pride. Kick-off from Hofstra Soccer Stadium is set for 7 p.m. on FloFC. Fordham, under the direction of sixth-year...
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