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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...
Mayor, county legislator want answers in aftermath of toddler’s death (Video)
MONTICELLO – Village of Monticello Mayor Rochelle Massey began Wednesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting with a moment of silence for the two-year-old boy who died a day earlier after being left inside a car during the sweltering heat. When the session was over, Massey called out Sullivan...
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...
New York storm topples B-52 bomber, tears roof off church
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A storm powerful enough to knock a B-52 bomber off a platform and tear the roof off a 19th century church ripped through central New York state, killing a man who went outside to check on his antique car.
Punish parents for raising rampaging teens, NJ lawmakers say
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — State lawmakers want to put laws on the books to prosecute teens who bring violence to family events and to hold their parents accountable for raising a bad egg. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, D-Camden, says his peers were inspired to crack down on rowdy teens after a...
County Executive Neuhaus presents MaryKay Messenger with Citizen of the Month Award for July
Messenger recognized for 29-years of service in the US Army and her Community outreach. Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has named United States Army Sgt. Maj. MaryKay Messenger, a Newburgh native, and long-time community volunteer, with July’s Citizen of the Month Award. “I have...
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 […]
Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Upstate NY on 100-degree day, reports say
Monticello, N.Y. — A toddler died after being left in a hot car on one of the hottest days of the year in Upstate New York, police said. The 2-year-old appears to have been left in an SUV for “well over an hour” Tuesday night in Monticello, a village in the Catskills, the New York State Police told News 12 Westchester.
SPCA: 7 Horses Need Adoption or Rescue Home
DANVILLE, MONTOUR CO. (WOLF) — “It has just been so slow for adoptions this whole year has been a downward trajectory,” says Kristen Szwast. The Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Center takes in and rehabilitates numerous animals – including larger farm animals. “We have a beautiful property where...
Progress being made at new Weston Field pool and skatepark
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Weston Field in Scranton is making great progress as preparations for a new pool facility and skate park are underway. The old structures have been demolished, paving the way for new developments. Scranton City Council has approved contracts with the companies responsible for building both the pool and the skate park. […]
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
NASCAR Penalty Report: July 2024 (Pocono Raceway)
Two suspended by NASCAR after the race at Pocono Raceway. NASCAR Haas concluded the race weekend in Long Pond, PA. The 2.5-mile track hosted the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series. View the NASCAR penalty report after Pocono below. After the weekend, three penalties have been issued. Two...
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