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Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Person infected with measles visited 3 New Hampshire restaurants in early July, officials say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday that someone with measles from out of state visited New Hampshire while they were infectious. Health officials said that person was exposed to an international traveler who also had the illness. This person could have...
Noah Kahan defines New England mean, ignites Vermont-New Hampshire debate with Seth Meyers
"Oh god, I'm going to have a bunch of people in flannel yelling at me if I say anything," Kahan said. Vermont’s Noah Kahan leaned into the New England nostalgia with New Hampshire native Seth Meyers this week, joking about flannels and maple syrup amid a debate over which of their home states are better, as well as their casual distaste for Connecticut.
Sports Shorts: July 18, 2024
B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier PLATTSBURGH — Get ready for an adrenaline packed event as the B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier comes to Plattsburgh from July 24-26. The three-day fishing event, hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, will feature bass fishing pros and co-anglers, competing for $70,000 in total payouts. Launching at 6 a.m. daily at the Plattsburgh Waterfront, weigh-ins will begin at 2 p.m. daily at the marina. Fans are encouraged to attend the event to cheer on their favorite anglers. Can’t make it in person? Catch all the action online with a live stream on daily...
Clinton Co. accepts IAM Task Force recommendation
PLATTSBURGH | After months of review and multi-agency collaboration, Clinton County is now finalizing a long-term lease with Clinton-Essex-Warren Washington BOCES/CVES to continue workforce development training at the Institute of Advance Manufacturing. The advanced technology educational and training complex on the grounds of Clinton Community College was left in a...
Plattsburgh Little League Wins Tie Breaker
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The U12 Plattsburgh Little League All-Star team was able to run away with an 8-1 win in the final game of their sectional round robin match up, but had to wait to see if that was enough to advance to Thursday’s championship game. But they would win the tie breaker by giving […]
SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals Thrive Campaign Surpasses $1 Million Challenge Goal
At the close of business June 30, the Plattsburgh College Foundation’s “Cardinals Thrive: Creating and Sustaining Success” campaign found itself in excess of $2 million — nearly $1.5 million over the initial challenge made by a Class of 1976 alumna. Alumna Cindy Kahn Kansky of Newport...
CEFLS libraries gift personal care items to community
Combs, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc., say, "We care" PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS) has launched a new initiative involving 18 member libraries, aimed at supporting under-resourced community members. Thanks to Adirondack Foundation's Generous Acts program, CEFLS's new project will distribute essential hygiene items to residents in need and offer...
Plattsburgh Little League advances to sectional championship against New Hartford
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — In a win-or-go-home scenario, it was Plattsburgh Little League that triumphed in the high-pressure situation. The local little leaguers from the North Country dominated in an 8-1 win over Saratoga Little League in the last game of the New York State sectional round-robin. "Pretty excited because...
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