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Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Listeria Outbreak Reaches New York State, Hospitalizes 7 People
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states. As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state, with 7 people hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age from 32-94.
Governor Hochul Hosts Round Table Discussions to Address Cellphone Use in Schools
At today's round-table hosted at Windsor High School by Governor Kathy Hochul, local representatives, and area educators talked about challenges faced when it comes to teaching and trying to engage students in today's era of technology. "So this is what's happening with access to cell phones and this is how...
The Upstate New York Home Once Owned by Sly Stallone, Is For Sale!
I think we found our dream house, once belonging to one of the biggest movie stars of our generation, having starred in Rocky, The Expendables, Rambo, and Creed, to name a few. And if you have a cool 4 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, you can live...
New York Republicans blast Hochul over prison closures
(The Center Square) — New York Republicans are blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to close several state prisons, saying the move will cost jobs and jeopardize public safety in the facilities. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced last week that it plans to close Great Meadow Correctional Facility and Sullivan Correctional Facility. The state agency said it is offering jobs to the affected correctional employees and is providing local officials more than three months' notice ahead of the closures. ...
Elmwood Park's Eliza Stolz, Pillar Of Community, Dies After Suffering Brain Injury
Eliza Stolz, a cheer coach and Zumba instructor from Elmwood Park, died on Tuesday, July 23, just over a week after an accident that caused her to suffer a brain injury, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. The campaign had raised more than $19,500 as of press time.
Ramapo Indian Hills school board chooses superintendent candidate, doesn't reveal name
OAKLAND — The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education voted 5-4 to submit a draft contract for a third superintendent candidate to the Bergen County Office of Education for review. The regular session vote followed the May 28 hiring and June 27 rescinding of a $1.9 million, five-year contract for Ronnie...
Jersey City Man Admits Accepting Bribes To Smuggle Contraband Into Prisoners At Essex County Correctional Facility
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A former Essex County correctional officer admitted accepting $14,000 in bribe payments to smuggle in contraband tobacco and a cell phone to inmates being detained at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to one count of extortion under color of official right.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Wade, who had served as a corrections officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF) since February 2020, began communicating with an...
Take your child to a free show as Kids' Night on Broadway returns
Kids' Night on Broadway returns Tuesday, Aug. 20. The program, propelled by the Broadway League, allows children 18 and under to attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. The offer is applied as 50 percent off each ticket when purchased as a pair. ...
Advocating for the closure of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform
The news was huge for Jonathan Monsalve, president and CEO of Osborne Association, a nonprofit advocating for the closing of Rikers Island, decriminalization and decarceration. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that $108 million would be allocated to transform the former Bayview Correctional Facility along Manhattan’s west side near Chelsea into 124 affordable housing units and a community hub. The project, entitled “Liberty Landing,” partners Osborne with Camber Property Group to house formerly incarcerated individuals.
Legendary Rock star returning to stage after illness
Neil Young is coming back to perform. Rolling Stone reports that Young is set to play Farm Aid at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 21 in New York just a month after ending his tour early due to illness. According to the report, Young has played every Farm...
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