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Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
Zach Bryan Shoots Latest Music Video Inside Schenectady Landmark
A few weeks back, we heard that a country music superstar wanted to shoot his next music video in Schenectady. GNA was privy to certain information regarding the secret video but couldn't say who the artist was; all we could say was that he needed "a specific-looking home in Schenectady" for the video.
New Board Members Join Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced four new members to its board of directors. Karen Byers, former Managing Director and CFO of The John & Mary R. Markle Foundation; Carol Flaton, a former banking and finance professional; Matthew King, Senior Counsel for Google; and Michael Obasohan, Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Pittsfield join a board of 20 members from across the region.
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
George Santos pleads guilty to 2 felonies in fraud case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, avoiding a criminal trial that was set to begin next month. Though Santos originally faced 23 felony counts, his lesser plea is still set to carry jail time. Aggravated identity theft carries a two-year mandatory minimum, […]
Vermont's youngest delegate at the DNC: 'This is my future. I want to have a say in it.'
The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago today, and Vermont's delegation is one of the youngest in the country. Nine of the 14 voting delegates are under the age of 37 — and four are under 26. The youngest Vermont delegate in Chicago is Addie Lentzner of Bennington, who...
$120 Per Child: New Food Assistance for New York Families
New York State has introduced a new initiative to support low-income families during the summer. Through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, the state is distributing $120 per child to eligible families to help cover the cost of healthy meals. Nearly $200 million in food assistance has already been issued to over 1.5 million children, with more benefits being sent out in the coming weeks.
Passengers left stranded with ruined luggage after bus driver stalls in Central Ave flood
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Some bus passengers in route to New York City Monday found themselves stranded in floodwater after their bus driver attempted to drive through a very flooded Central Avenue in Albany. CBS 6 captured the whole ordeal on camera while covering the flooded area Monday. Central...
We Salute You: Paul Norman Thomas
Please join us in saluting Army Cpl. Paul Norman Thomas of Watervliet. He was the youngest of four brothers who all served in World War II at the same time, and sadly, the only one not to return home. He was just 19 years old. Thank you for your service.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Suffolk and Nassau counties Monday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:45 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Suffolk and Nassau counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 6:45 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
NY weather update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at 4:45 p.m.
The warning was for Rensselaer County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm," according to the National Weather Service.
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