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Lieutenant governor visits to encourage North Shore housing advocates
IPSWICH — Although she is in her 40s and has a stable job, Lindsay Randall lives in fear. “I know the heart-stopping panic that comes with every official letter from the landlord,” the Ipswich resident said. With no sign of rent increases abating, the situation has also had...
Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city thought it was in the clear for zebra mussels — until last week. The public is asked to be vigilant about washing recreation equipment that has come in contact with Onota Lake. The city announced on Friday that the invasive species had been...
Fitch-Hoose House Names August 'George Hoose Art Month'
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission has designated August as George Hoose Art Month at the Fitch-Hoose House and is showcasing some of the painter's work. The 1846 house is the last remaining home of Dalton's early Black residential neighborhood. A wide range of information has been gathered surrounding the Hoose family that is also on display.
New Board Members Join Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced four new members to its board of directors. Karen Byers, former Managing Director and CFO of The John & Mary R. Markle Foundation; Carol Flaton, a former banking and finance professional; Matthew King, Senior Counsel for Google; and Michael Obasohan, Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Pittsfield join a board of 20 members from across the region.
6 Nabbed after Drug and Firearms Bust in HOLYOKE; Authorities Filed Charges against Suspects
A major drug bust took place on Monday as authorities conducted a thorough investigation into narcotics distribution at 131 Clemente Street in Holyoke. A joint effort between the Holyoke Police Department Narcotics Unit and several other law enforcement agencies led to the execution of three search warrants and the subsequent arrest of six individuals.
Former Amherst counselor sues over fallout from trans student scandal
Former Amherst guidance counselor Tania Cabrera claims in a federal lawsuit that district officials and employees retaliated against her for her religious beliefs and her association with two other school counselors. The lawsuit is among several that have been filed by former and current employees of the Amherst Regional School...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1M ticket sold at Nantucket diner; third in six months
A diner on Nantucket has been dubbed a “lucky place” for lottery players after an islander claimed a winning $1 million ticket on Tuesday, the third lottery ticket worth $1 million or more sold at the restaurant in the past six months. Sean Durnin, of Nantucket, claimed his...
All New Yorkers will be allowed to vote by mail in upcoming elections
NEW YORK – All New Yorkers will be allowed to vote by mail in the upcoming elections.In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday, New York state's Court of Appeals upheld the voter expansion law approved by the Legislature in 2023 that allows any registered voter to cast a ballot by mail.State Republicans, led by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, had argued the law was unconstitutional. In 2021, voters rejected a similar proposed amendment to the state constitution.Chief Judge Rowan Wilson said, however, there's no clear understanding that requires in-person voting, writing in part that the Republican's argument is "insufficient to overcome the strong presumption...
Watch: J.D. Vance Cruelly Pushes for Domestic Abusers’ Right to Guns
J.D. Vance argued Tuesday that access to firearms should only be restricted for those convicted of a crime—meaning that those under restraining orders should still be able to purchase weapons. During a press conference in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Vance was asked what he thought about restricting firearms access for those convicted of stalking. Vance answered the question, and then some. “Well look, I think that we certainly don’t want violent criminals to have access to weapons, and that includes people, I think, who have been convicted of stalking. But I think it’s important to say convicted,” Vance replied. “And what a...
Schumer pledges to end cap on SALT deductions after 2025
CHICAGO — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday that he will not allow the Trump-era cap on state and local tax deductions to continue after its scheduled expiration at the end of next year. Former President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress inserted a provision…
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Suspect in custody following early morning stabbing incident in Amsterdam, police say
Amsterdam, NY (WRGB) — An Amsterdam man was arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing, police say. On Thursday Aug. 15, 2024 at 12:25 a.m., the Amsterdam Police department received reports of a patient at Saint Mary’s Hospital emergency room with injuries reportedly from an assault. According to the Amsterdam Police detective bureau, whom responded and observed the victim, say he suffered multiple stab wounds and lacerations to the body and head.
Police: Troy woman drove while on drugs, killed woman in crash
A woman is accused of driving while drugged and killing a 60-year-old Greene County woman in a crash. Jacklyn M. Parker, 24, of Troy, was traveling north on River Road, when her vehicle crossed over the double yellow center lines and hit a southbound vehicle, Bethlehem Police said. Colleen M....
Judy Collins, The Indigo Girls and Rufus Wainright To Perform At Tanglewood
Musical legends Judy Collins, The Indigo Girls and Rufus Wainwright will perform together for one night and one night only on Aug. 30 at Tanglewood. Collins is a Grammy award winning singer and songwriter who started her career with her debut album A Maid of Constant Sorrow in 1961. She was a huge part of the Greenwich Village Folk movement in the 60’s, a time in music history that inspired other musicians like Joni Mtchel and Leonord Cohen.
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