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Girls volleyball: Group 3 players to keep on your radar for the 2024 season
The 2024 girls volleyball season is right around the corner. With a new beginning, players have the opportunity to write a new chapter in their high school athletic careers. As we inch closer to the beginning of the season, NJ Advance Media is unveiling content daily with preseason previews. Have a look below at the players to keep on your radar in Group 3 heading into the new campaign.
Calling registered nurses! NYC Health + Hospitals is hiring
NEW YORK (PIX11) — NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest municipal health system, seeks to employ staff nurses at locations across New York City. Recruitment events will be held at Bellevue, Elmhurst, and Lincoln at the end of August. Open positions and requirements for applicants at the locations are as follows: NYC Health + […]
New principal at Berea Elementary
MONTGOMERY – Berea Elementary School in the Valley Central School District has a new principal. Kara Raap comes to the district with 24 years in education. Most recently, she was assistant principal of Presidential Park Elementary School in the Middletown Enlarged City School District. Prior to that, she was a classroom teacher for 19 years in the Port Jervis City School District, where she taught fifth grade and Math Academic Intervention Services.
Brian Riley to coach one final season with Army hockey, passes reins to Zach McKelvie
A Riley family member has guided Army hockey for 75 seasons but that legacy will come to an end following this season. Brian Riley has announced that 2024-25 will be his last as head coach, setting up associate head coach Zach McKelvie as his replacement starting in 2025-26. Riley has coached Army since 2004-05, and former player standout McKelvie has been on his staff since 2014-15. ...
Katrina Cotten Appointed Newburgh City Clerk
NEWBURGH – At a special meeting of the City Council on August 8th, Katrina Cotton was appointed to the position of City Clerk. The City Council also appointed Lisette Acosta-Ramirez to serve as Deputy City Clerk. Ms. Cotton is appointed City Clerk after serving as Deputy City Clerk for...
Local Democrats describe feel-good atmosphere at DNC as “electric”
CHICAGO – Dutchess County Legislator Lisa Kaul was at a caucus meeting at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday morning when Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz walked in and addressed the room. The meeting with Walz added to what Kaul and other local reps at the event described...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Five More Festivals Happening Before The End Of Summer In WNY
Just because the Erie County Fair is over, doesn't mean you've had your last piece of fried dough yet. It's no secret that the end of the Erie County Fair in Western New York is one of the biggest signs that the summer is coming to an end. Normally that's when people get excited about football games, start closing up their pools, and start to get ready for the kids to head back to school.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Cornell University works to keep NYS safe from the Avian Flu
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Concerns are rising over the spread of an Avian Flu strain, affecting not only milking cows but people. Cornell University is working to combat this problem to prevent the spread of the virus in New York State. Dr. Elisha Frye, an Assistant Professor for the Department...
Carnival games at NYS Fair: 10 must-play contests on the Midway (video)
Geddes, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is back, and the popular Midway is jam-packed with carnival games for people of all ages. We spent some time at the ring toss, hoop shot and water pistol races on the first day of the fair. If you purchase a...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
Day 1 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — 2024 is now the Year of the Goat. At least it is at the New York State Fair. Welcome back, everyone, for what’s sure to be another exciting 13 days of music, food (and drink) and fun. And don’t forget the agriculture. One of...
Feds Seize Popular Sports Streaming Site Used by New Yorkers
A major streaming site that boasted over 15 million monthly visitors had its domain abruptly seized by Homeland Security. If you're a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the name Streameast. The website let fans watch live games for free, allowing them to bypass monthly subscription fees or paywalls.
WVCSD EdTalk: August 21, 2024
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