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How All New Paltz Schools Are Providing Free Breakfast & Lunch
This week, the New Paltz Central School District (NPCSD) in Ulster County, NY made a major announcement: every student in every school will receive free meals for both breakfast and lunch. For many residents who grew up in the Hudson Valley, the news might sound too good to be true....
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Kids Make Extremely Rare Public Appearance (& They Look Just Like Mom)
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have been spotted at the U.S. Open Women's Final in a rare public appearance with their two kids Hazel and Violet. And it's reminding us of another similar outing.
New York City council members seek suspension of sanctuary law
(The Center Square) — A bipartisan group of New York City councilors is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to temporarily suspend 'sanctuary' policies amid concerns about terrorism and crime from newly arriving asylum seekers. In a letter to Hochul, the nine-member Common Sense Caucus urged the Democrat to issue an emergency order that would allow New York City to temporarily waive its sanctuary city laws. "This would enable federal agencies,...
Buffalo Diocese to close nearly 80 parishes and worship sites in Western NY
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo will close nearly 80 parishes and worship sites in Western New York due to financial trouble, the diocese announced Tuesday. The Buffalo Diocese initially recommended 40 churches to close or merge in June, four years after filing for bankruptcy. The diocese is also facing declining numbers in priests, parishioners and donations as it also pays out at least $100 million to settle nearly 900 cases of child sex abuse.
NJ wildfire burns near 2 schools in Ocean County
BERKELEY — A wildfire described as "erratic" that started Monday afternoon continues to burn near two schools and the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County. The Fishers Pit Wildfire off Northern Boulevard in Berkeley is located near the Garden State Parkway and Central Regional Middle and High schools. It is also not far from Double Trouble State Park.
Nine towns sue New Jersey to stop next round of affordable housing mandates
Fed up with new, court-enforced state mandates to facilitate the construction of more affordable housing, nine municipalities have joined forces to sue New Jersey, seeking to halt a dramatic wave of new residential complexes rising above the landscape in recent years. “This is about standing up for all New Jersey communities,” read a...
Bergenfield police to conduct pedestrian crosswalk decoy operation
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The Bergenfield Police Department will conduct a pedestrian crosswalk decoy operation on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at various locations throughout the borough. The operation, carried out in…
Baby born weighing 1 pound finally goes home after four months in NICU: ‘She’s my Miracle’
Tiffany Murray is relieved her first daughter is out of the NICU. The tiny champion, Miracle, who is currently five months old, was admitted to the intensive care unit for four months after being born at twenty-three weeks. Murray, who already has four sons, told Good Morning America, “When I was in the hospital, that’s...
New York Statewide Speed Awareness Week Campaign Enforces Speeding Laws: September 9-14
From September 9 to 14, New York State will launch a major enforcement initiative as part of Speed Awareness Week, focusing on reducing speeding—a major traffic safety issue. Funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign will feature increased patrols aimed at preventing accidents caused by excessive speeds.
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