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With certifications in Arizona and Missouri, voters in eight states will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, the most on record for a single year
Voters in eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Initiatives are pending signature verification in three additional states—Arkansas, Montana, and Nebraska. Measures were most...
DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
New Jersey, Florida, & Wisconsin Beat Out New York For Best U.S. States To Live In
Maybe if just Florida beat us, we’d be less offended, but Wisconsin, freaking New Jersey (and sadly even more states) beat us out for the best state to live in?! Now, that’s just not right. A new study from WalletHub compared each of the 50 states and analyzed their livability by 51 key factors such education rate, income growth, quality hospitals and more under five dimensions: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety. We’re just going to break it to you quickly, New York didn’t even make the top five. In fact, Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Utah and New Hampshire did. To be honest, we barely made the top 10, landing right at the ninth spot. Each of the five key dimensions held a point value of 20 to reach a perfect score (meaning perfect living conditions) of 100. New York State had a total score of 58.17. For comparison, Massachusetts, the best state to live in, had the highest total score of 60.52.
NYS pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines
A statewide standing order for pharmacists in New York State to administer the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination has been issued. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the groups of people who should receive the one-time dose include adults over 75, people between 60 and 75 with underlying medical conditions and pregnant individuals.
NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
Fire Ruled Arson At Legendary New York Bar
New Yorkers have spent much of this summer enjoying the warm weather, as days have been filled with excitement and fun. However, that doesn't apply to everyone, as several hundred people showed public emotion as one of New York State's most legendary bars went up in flames a few weeks ago.
Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos’ Fraud Trial Set To Begin As Side Hustle Selling Drag Videos On Cameo Takes Off
The upcoming fraud trial of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is set to proceed with heightened security and scrutiny. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that jurors’ identities will remain confidential during the trial, which is scheduled to commence on Sept. 9. Given the high-profile nature of the case, this measure is aimed at protecting jurors from external pressures.
An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020. In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes of eventually selling them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years. "I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end...
“Psychic Detective” Phil Jordan Returns to Binghamton Radio
A Tioga County man who hosted a popular weekly radio show decades ago was back in a Binghamton studio to discuss his psychic abilities. Phil Jordan, who lives in Candor, returned to WNBF Radio on Wednesday to talk about his life and some of the unusual situations he's dealt with over the years.
ICSD taking closer look at administrators
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An administrative position in the Ithaca City School District may remain unfilled. Superintendent Luvelle Brown tells WHCU the role of deputy superintendent might disappear. Brown adds the school board will look at the need of all administrative roles, which means an increased workload for the...
Ithaca school district to cut far more substitute teachers than expected
ITHACA, N.Y. — The impacts of the Ithaca City School District’s (ICSD) new budget continue to unfold. Union leaders for the Ithaca Substitute Teachers Association said Tuesday they had recently learned the district would eliminate all 39 of the “building substitute” teacher positions — many of which are full-time. The change comes weeks before the first day of school.
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