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14 New York Colleges Have Been Named Worst in the Country
A college degree is a massive investment, but over a dozen universities in New York State have made the list of the worst in the United States. Three of them are located right here in Central New York. Return on Investment. According to Bankrate, college tuition has risen by 153...
Spectrum required to provide cheaper services, hummingbird migration, Finger Lakes moments
Good morning ☀️ Congratulations on making it through another week. I’ll be diving into some Finger Lakes moments later on in this newsletter to start your weekend on the right foot. Click here to sign up for more Daily Briefings from the Ithaca Journal. ...
New York attorney general hits Trump at DNC, says she’s ‘confident’ in $454 million fraud verdict
CHICAGO — Letitia James, the Democratic attorney general of New York, hit out at former President Donald Trump’s legal strategy at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday morning, defending her aggressive $454 million fine against him just hours after her office told an appeals court to uphold the judgment. During a Thursday morning breakfast event where James was […]
Two Kanon Valley golfers place in top 8 at state women's senior am
ONTARIO, NY — The two golfers from Kanon Valley Country Club at the 71st New York State women’s senior amateur golf championship both earned spots in the top eight among the 46 competitors at Ontario Golf Club Tuesday and Wednesday. The course also host the 17th state super senior event.
NY’s Hochul slams Chicago-style pizza with four-word diss at DNC
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the deep six to some deep dish. Hochul flatly turned down a chance to sample traditional deep-dish Chicago pizza at the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City, the New York Post reported. Hochul shook her head when NY1 Washington correspondent Kevin Frey asked her to...
AG Letitia James Fines Shamco Management $400,000 for Housing Discrimination
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken action against New York City property owner and management company Shamco Management Corp. (Shamco) for illegally denying housing opportunities to low-income renters in New York City. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Shamco, which owns or manages approximately 1,300...
Popular Western New York Restaurant Faces Lawsuit
A well-known Buffalo, New York based restaurant chain has made headlines for the wrong reason. Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill, with several locations throughout Western New York, promises a “healthy, balanced lifestyle without sacrificing the taste of delicious food,” and their many Buffalo-based locations deliver that daily to their legions of fans of the restaurant’s popular Greek bowls and wraps.
North Carolina string band lands in Woodstock this Friday
Levon Helm Studios will host Mipso this Friday The North Carolina string band is known for tight harmonies, compelling songwriting, and electric stage presence, enhanced by guest performers and a diverse repertoire. Opening the evening is Liv Greene, whose sophomore album Deep Feeler offers a raw and intimate exploration of self-acceptance with poignant melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Greene’s music, recorded live to tape in Nashville, draws comparisons to legends like Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams.
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
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