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Hospitalization In PA 2024 First Human Case Of West Nile
The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will...
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Illegal Firearms Seized by New York State Police in Upstate NY
Call it coincidence but Sullivan County has been a hot spot for members of the New York State Police recently. Earlier this week, New York State Police was investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Thompson where one trooper discharged his weapon after being struck by vehicle. Recent...
Wanamaker Building Could Be Purchased By New York City Firm After Acquiring Portion of Its Debt
New York real estate firm TF Cornerstone bought a majority of the debt on the Wanamaker building and is now taking part in negotiations to acquire the building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. TF Cornerstone already opens the Macy’s department store space that occupies the first three...
List: Affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Four affordable housing lotteries are currently open in the Bronx, according to NYC Housing Connect. NYC Housing Connect is an online portal where people can find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City. Here’s a list of the affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx, including the […]
Monticello celebrates launch of new Fitness Court with ribbon cutting ceremony
MVP Health Care, Monticello Central School District (Monticello CSD) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) launched an outdoor Fitness Court® at Monticello High School earlier today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The MVP Health Care Fitness Court will now provide the campus and greater Monticello community with increased access to outdoor exercise programs. Monticello CSD became the first school district partner to officially join the MVP Health Care campaign in New York.
Holy cow! Blue Mountain High School gets a visitor
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A high school in Schuylkill County had an unexpected visitor in the form of a cow. A cow roamed the parking lot and fields of Blue Mountain High School. Viewer Bobbi-Sue Colna snapped some photos of the animal that escaped from a nearby farm. It...
Coach USA Stops NJ Transit Bus Routes in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic
Coach USA will stop operating NJ Transit local bus services in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, affecting thousands of riders. Coach USA will stop operating 20 NJ Transit bus routes in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties by August 16. NJ Transit is exploring solutions to limit the impact on riders,...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
Paterson Man Faces Lengthy Sentence for July Shooting That Left Two Injured
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces a lengthy prison sentence following his arrest in connection with the July 3 shooting that left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Daeron L. Jones, 36, is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 4:07 p.m. on the...
Major Update In 20-Year-Old Upstate New York Cold Case
The alleged "vicious killer" of a missing Hudson Valley woman is one step closer to going to trial. Megan McDonald, an NYPD detective's daughter, was killed in 2023. Her alleged killer wasn't arrested until 2023. Wallkill Resident Murdered In 2003. In late April 2023, Edward Holley was charged with murder...
One seriously injured in three-vehicle crash
TOWN OF WALLKILL – A three-vehicle collision just after 12 noon on Tuesday, July 16 sent a motorcycle operator to Garnet Health Medical Center with serious injuries, Wallkill Town Police said Wednesday. He was listed in critical condition, police said. The crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. at 840 Route...
Many NJ residents are itching to travel. What you should know if you're planning a trip
Passaic County travel agent Ruby Stanfield has never seen her phone lines and email inbox so busy. Everyone wants to travel these days. And they’re willing to pay top dollar now to get away. “We have been busy all year long — it’s been crazy since COVID,” said Stanfield, who owns Ruby’s Travel...
Sparta Township Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading of Funding for Master Plan Review
SPARTA, NJ – The first reading of an ordinance to fund the master plan review narrowly passed after much discussion. Ordinance 24-08 was opposed by Josh Hertzberg, supported by Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti and Councilman Dan Chiariello. Councilwoman Christine Quinn abstained. The ordinance provides $300,000 to fund a subcommittee of the Sparta Planning Board to undertake a complete review of the township’s master plan. The master plan review process is expected to take about 18 months. The previous complete review was done in 1984.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sparta CFO...
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