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Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore cruises into winners’ bracket final
South Shore Little League’s 11-year-old baseball squad has prided itself all summer on pitching and defense. The combo has been the ignitor behind the team’s District 24 and Section 3 South banners so far and it held up in a tight 2-1 NY State tournament opening win over White Plains on Saturday.
12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass catch breaks New York State record
CAYUGA LAKE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 11, a Pennsylvania man reeled in a 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake, breaking a 37-year-old New York State record for largemouth bass, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. James Britenbaugh was at Cayuga Lake, preparing for an upcoming bass tournament, said the DEC. […]
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
Section III boys, girls hoop stars selected for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival Central teams
The Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival is approaching and the Central team rosters made up of Section III boys and girls have been announced. The BCANY Summer Hoops Festival is a three-day event that runs from July 26-28 at Johnson City Schools in Johnson City, just west of Binghamton. Boys and girls from across the state get together to represent their region in a tournament while also receiving training from college basketball coaches and learning about college recruiting.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance in NY Explained
Understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance in New York can be crucial for all drivers in the state. PIP insurance, also known as no-fault insurance, ensures that medical bills are covered after a car accident regardless of who is at fault. This type of coverage is mandatory in New York due to its unique no-fault insurance system, which aims to speed up compensation for accident victims.
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
The 2 Islanders who took the stage with ‘Dogs In A Pile’ at GSB Music Fest
Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. When the popular jam band Dogs In A Pile took the stage this...
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
‘I don’t know how I got home’… Logan Paul admits concerns over Jake Paul’s drinking before Mike Perry fight
Jake Paul viciously stopped Mike Perry on Saturday night to set up another super-fight, but his brother wasn’t too keen on his pre-fight antics. The 10-1 boxer broke up his training camp just two weeks out from the bout to travel from his Puerto Rico base and attend the Michael Rubin ‘White Party’ in New York. The likes of Kim Kardashian, Drake and Leonardo DiCaprio were in attendance for the star-studded event, and alcohol was flowing.
Hollywood Star’s Photobomb Of Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Turns Heads
On Saturday night, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu went head-to-head for the fifth time in the 2024 season during the WNBA All-Star game. Clark has now won her two most recent battles against Ionescu after Team WNBA defeated Team USA by a final score of ...
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