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These Capital Region schools are going phone-free
Several school districts in the Capital Region are changing their policies to restrict cell phones for students during the school day. As many districts have said, this will allow for a more focused, educational experience in the classroom.
Emergency Declaration Issued For 18 Upstate New York Counties
An "emergency declaration" was just issued to help 18 counties in New York "recover and rebuild." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue an "emergency declaration" in nearly 20 counties across New York State. Governor Hochul Directs Department Of Environmental Conservation...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Harvey Weinstein to remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California's request to extradite him there.But after the New York case is complete, he will return to California to serve his pending 16-year sentence for a separate rape conviction there first, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement."Today, defendant Harvey Weinstein was formally arraigned on a governor's warrant issued by Governor Kathy Hochul, who exercised her authority for him to...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: August 12-16
These are the inspections from August 12 to 16 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. "A short time ago, after years of telling lies, former Congressman George Santos stood in the courthouse behind me and finally, under oath, told the truth. And that truth is that he is a criminal," U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said. "Santos pled guilty to serious crimes involving fraud and identity theft. He also admitted to committing all other crimes he was...
2nd Lt. Callahan, World War II B-24 Liberator navigator, accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced this month that U.S. Army Air Force 2nd Lt. Francis E. Callahan, 22, of Staten Island, New York, killed during World War II, was accounted for.
Staten Island coach issues scathing remarks on Yankees’ Aaron Judge, mixed feelings about MLB’s Little League Classic
South Shore Little League skipper Bob Laterza isn’t one to mince words. Naturally, the longtime manager of the Staten Island loop isn’t holding back when it comes to Sunday night’s MLB Little League Classic game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers. For starters, Laterza’s squad...
Gymnastics Fans React to Suni Lee's Big Personal News Following 2024 Olympics
Suni Lee has a new home following her successful campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a social media post on Sunday, the 21-year-old Olympic gymnast announced that she's moving to New York City. Lee, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, is clearly excited about this major life change. "Life is crazy ...
Mets catcher does the biggest pimp job after walk-off home run vs. Orioles
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez had the entire borough of Queens rocking Monday with one swing of his bat. The Mets and Baltimore Orioles were tied 3-3 with the bases empty and one out in the bottom of the 9th inning at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. Alvarez came up to bat against Orioles... The post Mets catcher does the biggest pimp job after walk-off home run vs. Orioles appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Fortune Society Hosts The Sixth Annual Victor Rojas Block Party In Harlem
The Fortune Society (Fortune) presents the Victor Rojas Annual Block Party for people of all ages at its Castle Gardens facility in Harlem on Friday, August 23, 2024. Community partners, elected officials, and neighbors and friends of The Fortune Society will come together for a day of music, games, food, beverages, a creative arts showcase, and school supply giveaways.
One Million dollars for Three Hours of filming: Tom Cruise Treated himself to One of the Most Expensive Scenes in Cinema History
Tom Cruise is a star of many big-budget action hits. Surprisingly, one of the most expensive scenes in cinema history and in his career involved zero stunts and comes from a psychological movie. Tom Cruise is one of the biggest Hollywood’s stars. The actor earns millions and stars in big-budget...
Jenna Ortega Steals The Spotlight In A Chic Pinstripe Skirt Set For ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Photo Call
Jenna Ortega captivated fans with her sophisticated gothic style at the New York City photocall for her eagerly anticipated film, Beetlejuice 2 over the weekend. The stylish Wednesday actress, 21, wore a form–fitting pinstripe blazer paired wit...
President Joyce F. Brown Announces Plans to Step Down in 2025
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a part of the State University of New York (SUNY), today announced President Joyce F. Brown will be stepping down at the end of the 2024–2025 academic school year, concluding nearly 26 years of transformative service to the institution. Appointed in 1998, Dr. Brown is the first female and first African American president of FIT.
Irish American television legend Phil Donahue has died
Phil Donahue, the award-winning Irish American journalist, died on Sunday, August 18. Donahue's family confirmed in a statement issued to NBC's The Today Show that the groundbreaking TV talk show journalist died on Sunday night surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren, and his beloved Golden Retriever Charlie.
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