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Pet of the Week: Meet Fiona
Characteristics: Fiona was trapped and brought to the shelter and no owner claimed her. She is so photogenic! She also loves to be pet and chase her toy.! Fiona is looking for her new forever home. Coat Length: Short, brown-colored. House-trained: Contact the shelter. Health: Contact the shelter. Good in...
Documentary Detailing the History of Cannabis Screening at Narrowsburg Union
Cannabis has been cultivated around the world for centuries; however, the plant has been politicized and stigmatized in the US for the last 100 years. In 1970, a young lawyer named Frank Fioramonti was hired by NORML the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. In 1977 because of NORML’s work, marijuana was decriminalized in New York.
Barn Fire in Bethel New York Bring Community Together
Last week when the call came in that there was a fire at Russell Farm a community came together to fight that fire and be there for each other. Initially what I saw on social media were videos of the flames and smoke which quickly became posts of a community coming together to help each other.
Barn Sale and Holiday Cottage Sale on Saturday
A Barn Sale and Holiday Cottage Sale are planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at Lusscroft Farm, 50 Neilson Road, Wantage. The Lusscroft Barn is filled with tools, toys, jewelry, books, lamps, wall art, sporting goods, decorative items for the home, glassware, kitchen items, craft and pet items, and vintage and collectible items.
Brendan Murray transitions to CEO of North Branch-based provider of construction services
Vollers, a North Branch-based full-service provider of construction services, on Monday said Brendan Murray, the current president of Vollers Excavating and Construction Inc., HVI Services LLC and Layout Inc., has transitioned to the role of CEO, effective immediately. Murray brings over two decades of leadership experience in the construction industry...
KEEPING OUR SCHOOLS – AND OUR KIDS – COOL
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) We’re in the midst of another great heat wave at the start of our summer, and like last year’s hottest-summer-ever, meteorologists are anticipating another scorcher for 2024. With these kinds of hot days being the reality we live in, I’ve been looking for ways to ensure people are allowed to stay comfortable and cool. One of the measures I’m proud to have supported was the passing of a bill that establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities. Many schools throughout our state are unfortunately built on older architectural principles, meaning many of them were meant to keep elements out, rather than accommodate the elements within the building itself. Central air and air flow in general were not always considered in the construction of these schools, and individual air conditioning units can only do so much, especially in larger schools. Several studies have found that heat affects students’ ability to learn and perform academically, with one from New York City finding that 4.5 million students tested on a hot 90-degree Fahrenheit day tested lower than those that tested on a 72-degree Fahrenheit day. Our students, teachers and faculty work hard throughout their day, and they deserve to learn and work in tolerable, if not comfortable, conditions. New York has always had a minimum temperature in school buildings, a necessary function when we live through harsh winters. But this new cap for a maximum safe temperature for students will protect our schools’ population during the hottest of days. I know when I’m stuck in a hot room running north of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, I find it challenging to work. I imagine students would find themselves similarly challenged. Our kids deserve a comfortable space to learn in, our teachers need it to do their jobs effectively. I am grateful this bipartisan legislation passed the Assembly and Senate, and I hope the governor will sign it into law soon. Assemblyman Brabenec represents the 98th District, which includes the city of Port Jervis, the towns of Deerpark, Greenville, Mount Hope, Wawayanda, Minisink, Warwick, Tuxedo and portions of the towns of Goshen, Monroe and Ramapo. For more information, please visit his Official Website at www.yourfavoriteassemblyman.com.
Rebate program a lifeline for seniors
DUNMORE — Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Robert Dougherty Dunmore High Rise Monday morning to announce rebates on property taxes and rent paid last year are now being distributed and to remind seniors there is still time to apply for relief. The initial distribution through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate...
WWII veteran from Honesdale, 100, tells of being a battlefield medic in Aleutian Islands
Just a few days after turning 100, Tony Battaglia shared his recollections as a U.S. Army medic serving in the embattled Aleutian Islands during World War II. "It was a long time ago," the Honesdale resident said, freely recalling that time over 80 years past. ...
Local gymnasts bring home the hardware from prestigious meets
WHITE MILLS — This past weekend, Simone Biles locked up her third trip to the Olympic Games with a scintillating performance at the U.S. Gymnastic Trials in Minneapolis. At 27, Biles is now one of the oldest gymnasts ever to qualify for Team USA. She'll join Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
Cora J. Maginsky
Born in 1938 of strong stock and rocky soil, Cora J. Maginsky of Sparrowbush, NY was liberated from this earth on June 22, 2024. Cora’s small stature belied her high standards, deep adherence to duty, keen sense of humor, and love for family and wayward animals.
'A dark day for America:' Shapiro blasts immunity ruling, vows support for Biden
Gov. Josh Shapiro gave full-throated backing Monday to President Joe Biden’s reelection while sharply criticizing a Supreme Court ruling that offers President Donald Trump limited immunity from his Jan. 6 riot charges. Shapiro was asked about Biden’s shaky debate performance and the court ruling during an appearance at a...
Western Wayne's Ford claims another title in ring
There seemed to be little doubt. As the referee raised her arm in the middle of the ring, her coach stood in the corner smiling, raising his. Olivia Ford left that little to chance at the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival last week, and she came home a champion once again.
Lakers continuing to press for Klay Thompson
Marc Stein: The Lakers continue to press in their pursuit of Klay Thompson, league sources say, trying to close a perceived gap on the Mavericks. As @TheSteinLine reported below Friday, strong mutual interest between Thompson and Dallas has already been established: marcstein.substack.com/p/more-new-twi…. Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine. What’s the buzz on Twitter?...
N.J. man, 24, drowns during weekend swim in Delaware River Water Gap
A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off of a beach at a national park in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers retrieved the body of 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, of Jackson Township in Ocean County, off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap, National Park Service officials said.
New Jersey swimmer drowns near Delaware Water Gap
A New Jersey swimmer was found dead Saturday evening after drowning near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, 24, was found at 7 p.m. near Milford Beach in Pike County, according to National Park Service officials. He was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses saw Osorio-Reyes swimming mid-channel in the river before he disappeared under ...
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