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Columbia University students ask what's next after Shafik resigns
NEW YORK -- Columbia University students are reacting to President Minouche Shafik's decision to resign from the university Thursday, the first full day on campus after she stepped down. Shafik's 13-month tenure as Columbia University's president was marred by controversy over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests during the spring semester. "There's definitely a lot of relief" Students waited in line Thursday to enter the Upper Manhattan campus, which just implemented a new ID requirement -- one of Shafik's final moves as president. In response to reports of possible protests at colleges across the U.S. as the fall semester begins, students and staff must...
Leveling the Playing Field Expands Outreach, Distributes Free Sports Equipment Across Western New York
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – After expanding to Western New York in 2023, Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) is excited to announce today that it will begin distributing gently used sports equipment collected over the past year to organizations benefitting children across Western New York. LPF aims to bridge the gap...
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
She Sings Café Owner Honored as New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year
(WNY News Now) – Mayville, NY — On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community.
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically
Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has...
Massive Old School Biker Event Set For Hudson Valley
Biker Fest to feature food, drinks, live music and an awesome display of bikes. Here's a fun event that you won't want to miss! Paul Maloney, founder of Outback Choppers Custom Cycles is hosting an amazing event for old school bike lovers. There's a big biker community in the Hudson...
Junior police academy cadets receive first aid/CPR training
The Town of Warwick Junior Police Academy’s second class of cadets for Summer 2024 are in their final week of training. On Tuesday, the cadets received CPR and first aid training led by an instructor from the Hudson Valley CPR Learning Center, Kelly Lee Pikul. Ms. Pikul is the EMS-14 District 4 Coordinator and volunteers with local volunteer ambulance corps.
Great Meadow leaders accuse state leaders of misrepresenting staff troubles
The leaders of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association accuse New York state of misrepresenting the staffing situation at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. It’s the first time since the state announced it’s closing Great Meadow that NewsChannel 13 is hearing from the union representing corrections officers....
ANTON GOES TO HEAVEN (?) Comes to the Theater For The New City This September
"Anton Goes To Heaven (?)", the newest play from Swiss playwright Stefan Diethelm is coming to Theater for the New City's Cabaret Theater this September. The show is being directed by Andy Reiff, who is making their directing debut following an illustrious career as a costume designer and stylist. The cast includes both mainstays and new voices in the New York theater scene, featuring *Chris Cornwell as Anton, Amari Flynn as Id, Cynthia Levin as Meredith and *Kevin Duffy as Martin. The show will feature fight choreography by Abby Messina, Alma Del Campo serves as Stage Manager.
US Military Academy at West Point
Students accepted to the Army's U.S. Military Academy at West Point often demonstrate leadership and excel in athletics and academics in high school, and they get their choice of Army assignments when they graduate from the academy. While attending West Point, tuition is free along with room, board, medical care...
Upstate New York Welfare Fraud Task Force Arrests 3 Women
Three Hudson Valley women are accused of welfare fraud. On Thursday, the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force announced another round of arrests. The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud alleges 49-year-old Rachel M. Muniz, 49, of Woodridge, stole $2,000 in SNAP benefits from the Sullivan County Department of Social Services between October 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.
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