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Baldwin Public Schools devise plan to help students develop social skills hampered by pandemic
With summer break coming to a close, kids are getting ready to head back to class, but as the calendar flips to September, some students still haven't turned the corner from 2020 and are struggling to catch up following the pandemic.Educators say some kids are still showing developmental delays due to the isolations and shutdowns. So, what's being done to make sure they don't fall even more behind?Andrea McDevitt knows all about the excitement surrounding a new school year, but the veteran elementary school teacher, now in her 18th year, is also keenly aware of the pandemic-related reality that the...
Pride Makes Statement On Opening Night; Sweeps Wake Forest
Winston-Salem, NC - Izadora Stedile had nine kills and a match-high 17 digs, while Clara Bal added nine kills and 10 digs to lead the Hofstra volleyball team to a three-set sweep of Wake Forest on Friday evening at Varsity Arena. It is the Pride's first win over a current...
Pride secures first win of the season with victory over Yale
The Hofstra University women’s soccer team claimed their first win of the season against Yale University 2-1 on Sunday, Aug. 25. The win marks Hofstra’s second-ever win against the Bulldogs. The Pride moved to 1-0-2 on the year, while Yale dropped to 0-1-0. “It’s a very good win...
New York City to Boost SNAP Benefits with $500 Extra in Monthly Food Stamps
According gto lagradaonline, New York City is set to boost SNAP benefits with a new initiative providing up to $500 extra per month for eligible residents. Mayor Eric Adams introduced the “Money in Your Pockets” initiative to help New Yorkers access various city programs and benefits. Targeted Neighborhood...
Georgia election workers seek Giuliani’s condos, Mercedes and Yankees rings in bid to enforce defamation case judgment
The Georgia election workers who successfully sued former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani for defamation asked a federal court on Friday to enforce the $146 million judgment in their favor, listing a wide variety personal items that could be used to pay off the money they’re owed.
Saturday's college football preview: Delaware State (0-1) at Sacred Heart
WHEN: Saturday, 6 p.m. WHERE: Campus Field (3.334), Fairfield, Conn. TV: ESPN-plus. LIVE STATS: https://sacredheartpioneers.com. COACHES: DSU -- Lee Hull (1-11, 2nd season at DSU; 13-23, 4th ...
Sound Avenue in Wading River reopened after motor vehicle accident early Saturday morning
Update- 10 a.m.: Sound Avenue between Hulse Landing Road and Fresh Pond Avenue was reopened to traffic at approximately 9:30 a.m. Sound Avenue is closed between Hulse Landing Road and Fresh Pond Avenue this morning due to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Sound Avenue just east of Hulse Landing Road at about 6 a.m.
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Your Stories Q&A: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?
TOWN OF GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer, State Fair Edition!. The New York State Fair is coming to a close, but we’re still open to questions. Question: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?. For years,...
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
Veterans, first responders kayak across Long Island Sound to raise awareness about PTSD and veteran suicides
Thirty veterans and first responders kayaked 22 miles from Bridgeport, to Port Jefferson on Long Island Friday morning, to raise awareness about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and veteran suicides.
NYS Grange announces first annual Health and Wellness Fair
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — The New York State Grange is pleased to announce its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair, set to take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the NYS Grange headquarters, located at 100 Grange Place, Cortland, NY 13045. This free...
Ally Kennedy Honored as U.S. Box Lacrosse National Team Member
Stony Brook women's lacrosse alum Ally Kennedy has been selected for the U.S. Women's Box Lacrosse National Team. She'll play in the inaugural World Lacrosse Box Championships starting September 20 in Utica, N.Y. The competition features 10 teams competing for the championship, with the U.S. facing the Netherlands in their first match. Kennedy, a standout during her college career, is among a 23-player roster that includes several medalists from previous international events.
Men’s Cross Country Set to Open 2024 Campaign at Stony Brook Season Opener
STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The hunt for a third straight CAA championship begins this Saturday for the Stony Brook men's cross country team as they open the 2024 season by hosting the Stony Brook Season Opener. The Seawolves will be joined by Fordham, LIU, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart, and Wagner. Top Returners: Collin Gilstrap 2023 CAA Rookie of the Year 2023 All-CAA selection First place finish Paul Short Run 8K Ninth place finish CAA Cross Country Championship Steven Struk 2023 All-CAA selection Eighth place finish CAA Cross Country Championship Michael Fama 2023 All-CAA selection 11th place finish at CAA Cross Country...
Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At West Babylon Convenience Store
A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning ticket – for the drawing held Wednesday, Aug. 28 – was purchased in West Babylon at the Shell Food Mart on Straight Path, New York Lottery announced. Wednesday’s winning Powerball...
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