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Competing for Cancer Patients in CNY
The market just became more competitive with the entry of St. Joseph’s Health: Does Central New York have enough cancer patients?. For years, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center advertised in Central New York, confident that prospective cancer parents would decide against selecting a closer provider if they spent just one day on the Buffalo campus.
Meeder's Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
State Senator George Borrello presented the New York State Historic Business award to Meeders Restaurant in Ripley to celebrate their incorporation into New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their communities' history. Borrello nominated Meeder's Restaurant to the registry in 2023 in recognition of their role in helping shape the history, heritage, and identity of the Ripley community.
Services for Long Island mother who died on vacation in the Dominican Republic
Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Family and friends of an Oceanside mother of three who died while vacationing with her daughters in the Dominican Republic will gather Sunday for funeral services in her hometown.
New Yorkers among most financially distressed in the U.S., study finds
New York is the 10th-ranked state for having the most people living in financial distress, or "having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulty," the study reveals. New Yorkers are some of the most financially distressed nationwide, according to a study released by WalletHub last week. ...
NHL Sweaters: The Best and Worst of the New York Islanders
Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colours and patterns. Some of them are classic while others are classically awful. This summer our annual series focuses on the best and the worst sweaters in each team’s history. Today we have the best and the worst New York Islanders sweaters in team history.
New York state will ban realistic active shooter drills in schools
NEW YORK – New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools.In a recent meeting, the state Board of Regents agreed with parents, activists and lawmakers who claimed the drills traumatize children and normalize violence.How schools in New York will prepare students for active shooter situationsNew rules will take effect at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. In the future, schools will use age-appropriate methods that do not include the use of actors, props or violent depictions during school hours.Schools will also be required to alert parents and guardians that the drill will be taking place at least...
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Hempstead Turnpike: Late-Night Accident Leaves Man Hospitalized
The Eighth Squad reports the details of a Vehicular Accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM in South Farmingdale. According to detectives, a male pedestrian, 36, was struck by a 2018 Nissan operated by a 36-year-old male traveling eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike in the vicinity of Dolphin Drive. The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment. He is listed in stable condition.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens
Whew! Roommates, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct seeks to remove Judge Erin Gall over racist remarks towards four Black teenagers. RELATED: Update Judge In Viral Court Video Says Michigan Man Never Had A License, Shuts Down Clerical Error Narrative NYC Judge Faces Possible Removal On July 22, the request followed allegations that [...] The post New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens appeared first on The Shade Room.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces completion of world’s largest training for explosive-device response
Over 100 public safety and military personnel from New York and beyond recently gathered to participate in a week-long training exercise on response tactics for improvised explosive devices, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. According to a press release from Hochul’s office, the Raven’s Challenge is the world’s largest annual training exercise...
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