Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Why Do New York Rescue Animals Have Dots On Their Heads?
I know I'm not the only New Yorker who follows closely when baby animals are rescued by wildlife organizations. Recently, however, I noticed something strange. It started when I saw a video of the smallest opossum I had ever seen. At first it looked like it had an injury (below)... Luckily, it turned out not to be a wound but something else all together: a painted dot on its head. It's an interesting trend that happens with nearly every baby rescue animal across the country.
These New York Supermarkets Rank Among the 10 Best In America
New Yorkers love supermarkets! The passion we have for our go-to stores is similar to supporting a profession sports team. The closer to Buffalo, the more Bills fans you will find and the closer to Western New York the more Wegman's fans you will find. How does Wegman's compare to...
NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
5 Of America’s Favorite Fast Food Eateries Not Found In New York
Somehow, five of America's favorite fast food restaurants are not located in New York State. How is this possible!?. USA Today named "The 10 best fast food restaurants in the United States." Half don't have any New York locations. On the postive side, 50 percent are located in New York...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Self-described Nazi who threatened ADL offices sentenced to 2 years in prison
(JTA) — Jewish groups applauded the sentencing this week of a self-described Nazi in Indiana who left threatening voicemails at multiple offices of the Anti-Defamation League. Andrzej Boryga, 67, received two years in federal prison and an additional two years of supervised release, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to sending interstate...
Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial
LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas man has been charged with threatening to injure and kill government officials in three states and the District of Columbia, including the New York judge and prosecutor who handled former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, according to federal officials and court records.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
Another Voice: New York must live up to its mission to combat climate change
Last month, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Doctrine, opening the floodgates for challengers to overturn years of climate regulations and protections. It’s terrifying. For 40 years, federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had the power to interpret laws passed by Congress using their expertise; now it’s up to the courts.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.