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Judge in N.Y. Trump Fraud Civil Case Refuses to Recuse
From Thursday's decision in People v. Trump, by N.Y. trial judge Arthur Engoron: This action, familiarity with which the Court assumes, arises out of a years-long investigation that plaintiff, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York ("OAG"), conducted into certain business practices that defendants engaged in from 2011 through 2021.…
Alvin Bragg Just 'Kicked the Door Wide Open' on Supreme Court Ruling—Lawyer
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's Wednesday motion in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case has "kicked the door wide open" on the Supreme Court's recent presidential immunity ruling, according to former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner. The prosecution's filing comes nearly a month after the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision...
New York’s Top Ice Cream Flavors for National Ice Cream Month
July is National Ice Cream Month, and what better way to celebrate than indulging in New Yorkers' favorite ice cream flavors? HolidayCalendar.io has analyzed grocery shopping data from 12 million Americans and surveyed 4,500 people across 15 states to reveal the top five ice cream flavors enjoyed by residents of the Empire State. Here’s the countdown of New York's favorite flavors, leading up to the ultimate favorite!
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.
40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
Judge in Trump's civil fraud case says he won't recuse himself over 'nothingburger' encounter
The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”Judge Arthur Engoron’s eight-page order came in response to Trump’s attorneys' request that he recuse himself based on a claim by real estate attorney Adam Leitman Bailey that the two had discussed the state law at the heart of the case prior to the verdict.In the ruling, Engoron vehemently disputed the attorney’s description of their...
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Grow These New York Plants for a Monarch Paradise
It's Monarch butterfly season in New York State, and one simple decision could make your backyard a haven for one of the most famous insects in North America. Despite the growing number of invasive species (including the awful caterpillars that nearly destroyed our oak trees last month), there are still many animals that should be making their homes in our backyards. It turns out there's a special secret if you want to attract monarchs.
Iconic Upstate NY Boat Tour Ranked on List of North America’s Best
An incredibly popular boat tour, which has been bringing passengers as far "Upstate" in New York as you can go for generations, was named among North America's best. The tour was included in a USA Today's 10Best Readers Poll on the subject, finishing in the top-ten. It's been nearly two...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
Bear Mountain Zoo Invites You to Come See The Bats of New York
One of my favorite things to do on a summer night is to spot the bats flying around at dusk. They dance around the sky like they are in a pinball machine with the single goal of eating bugs. Bats are fascinating to some and terrifying to others. Unfortunately, many...
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