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Anti-abortion organizations claim N.Y. attorney general is violating First Amendment over info on treatment
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Options Care Center is a Jamestown-based pregnancy center that promotes alternatives to abortion and provides free services including pregnancy tests, parenting classes and material assistance. The organization used to provide literature regarding a progesterone treatment it suggested could reverse the effects of medication-based abortion. "We want to...
News Reporter In Western New York Had Her Baby
A local television station shared a big surprise on Wednesday morning in Western New York. You may have noticed that one of the local news reporters at WGRZ - Channel 2 hasn’t been reporting recently, but that’s because she has been preparing for a very important day!. Lauren...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
Governor Hochul appoints three justices to Appellate Division, Second Department
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the appointment of three justices to the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, which is located in Brooklyn Heights. The appointments include Hon. Donna-Marie Golia, Hon. Phillip Hom, and Hon. James McCormack. “Our courts must be led by qualified, fair and impartial...
N.Y. has one of the best school systems in the U.S., new study finds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Choosing the right school is the first step to secure a child’s academic success, but it may be difficult for parents to decide where to enroll their young student. WalletHub, a personal finance website, set out to determine the top-performing school systems in the...
New York Resident Embroiled in Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Disney World
A legal battle is raging on between a New York man and the Walt Disney Corporation. The man, Jeffrey Piccolo of Rocky Point, NY, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney. Tragically, Piccolo lost his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, in 2023 while at Disney World in Florida. Florida Gov....
Duo At Large After 20-Year-Old Robbed At Levittown Residence
A 20-year-old Levittown man said that when he pulled into his driveway just before midnight on Thursday, Aug. 15, he observed the front door of his Kingfisher Road residence ajar, Nassau County Police said. Prior to exiting his vehicle, two men immediately exited his home and approached him in his...
Armed Robbery in Levittown: Suspects Flee with Louis Vuitton Bag
The Eighth Squad reports the details of a Robbery that occurred on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:51 p.m. in Levittown. According to Detectives, Officers received a 911 call from a male victim, 20, who stated that when he pulled into his driveway, he observed the front door of his Kingfisher Road residence ajar. Prior to exiting his vehicle, two unknown males immediately exited his home and approached him in his vehicle demanding his Louis Vuitton bag; all while brandishing a firearm. The victim complied. Both subjects then fled scene northbound on Kingfisher Road on foot. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.
Dr. Michael Faloon joins New York Spine Institute
Spine surgeon Michael Faloon, MD, joined Westbury-based New York Spine Institute, according to an Aug. 16 news release. Dr. Faloon has 15 years of experience in private and academic practice and is seeing patients at the practice's New York locations and West Orange, N.J. office. Dr. Faloon earned his medical...
Fatal Crash in Baldwin: Driver Dies After Vehicle Strikes Home, No Injuries Reported Inside
The First Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:24 pm in Baldwin. According to Detectives, a 49-year-old male was operating a 2013 Hyundai Tuscon eastbound on Grand Terrace Avenue where his vehicle left the roadway, striking a fence and then a home located at 917 Grand Terrace Avenue causing exterior damage. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced by a hospital physician. The.
Urgent: Nassau Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Allison Isidro Last Seen in Uniondale
The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM in Uniondale and was reported to Police on Thursday, August 15, 2024. According to Detectives, Allison Isidro, 14, was last seen leaving her Beck Street residence. She is described...
NY bill proposes expanded health care, job support for caregivers of disabled veterans
Rochester, N.Y.— There's a new lifeline to those who dedicate their lives to caring for veterans. New legislation, introduced by Rep. Joe Morelle during a press conference Thursday in Rochester, would require the state's Department of Veteran Affairs to expand its support for family members who take care of disabled veterans.
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Riverhead Invite Local Schools to Apply for 2024 TangerKids Grants Program through Oct. 18
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment.
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