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Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
Worst Times To Drive In New York State Around July 4th Holiday
If you are one of the 70 million Americans getting ready to travel, you'll want to know the best and worst times to hit the roads in New York State. AAA is warning to expect a lot of traffic over the next week, as a record-breaking number of Americans plan to travel for the Fourth of July holiday.
Tips for traveling, staying safe this Fourth of July
GETZVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Americans all across the country are getting excited for the Fourth of July. In fact, AAA said 71 million people nationwide are expected to travel 50 miles or more to celebrate the holiday. “People want to be with their friends, be with their family, have these experiences and make memories together,” […]
Hurricane Beryl Roars Toward Jamaica After Killing At Least 6 In The Southeast Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Beryl is roaring toward Jamaica as islanders scramble to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean. People in Kingston boarded up windows and fishermen pulled their boats out of...
How are things going at Long Island cannabis dispensary Happy Days?
Happy Days officially opened its doors in Farmingdale on Long Island on Jan. 2, and is currently serving about 1,000 customers per day. In its first few months of business, the store has been attracting a customer base that’s older than some Happy Days partners initially expected, said Paul Lepore, the store’s president. The shop’s customers mostly consist of people over the age of 55, Lepore said.
Flight to Amsterdam diverted to JFK after passengers served spoiled food: Delta
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, officials told PIX11 News. The plane, with 277 passengers on board, landed at JFK around 4 a.m. It’s not known how many people ate the spoiled food or […]
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
“Summer is here – get offline and get outside.”. On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families...
Supreme Court kicks gun cases back to lower courts after major ruling
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to take another look at challenges to several federal and state firearms restrictions in the wake of its ruling upholding a law that bans people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.The cases had been pending before the court for months while it considered the constitutionality of the 30-year-old law that disarmed alleged domestic abusers. In an 8-1 ruling last month, the court found that the Second Amendment allows an individual who poses a credible threat to the safety of others to be banned from having firearms temporarily.On...
Calls for new swim safety measures after drownings
There is a new push for greater swimming safety in New York City following the apparent drownings of two teenagers' off of Rockaway Beach last month. In response, local leaders say they want to focus more on recruiting lifeguards and extending their hours. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story.
Manhasset Calendar for July 10 to July 17
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (The Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave.) Melinda will demonstrate how to create 3 charcuterie boards: a traditional with meat and cheeses, a butter board with flavored butter and items to dip in, and last but not least, a dessert board. You will receive handouts with pairings, the components of creating a charcuterie board, how to assemble, a salami flower-making demo, and a plate of meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, fruits, and nuts to create a charcuterie cup with fancy picks that you can take home. You will also get to graze and nibble on the display boards! Priority to Manhasset library cardholders. Non-Manhasset cardholders will be placed on a waiting list.
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