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Republicans view New York as ripe to flip into GOP control
MILWAUKEE — Republican lawmakers are targeting a handful of battleground states that are prime opportunities to flip in 2024 as part of their efforts to win the White House in November. But GOP leaders are also homing in on one unlikely target: New York. New York has long been a Democratic stronghold in presidential elections […]
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
(FORT COLLINS, CO) Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Monticello celebrates launch of new Fitness Court with ribbon cutting ceremony
MVP Health Care, Monticello Central School District (Monticello CSD) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) launched an outdoor Fitness Court® at Monticello High School earlier today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The MVP Health Care Fitness Court will now provide the campus and greater Monticello community with increased access to outdoor exercise programs. Monticello CSD became the first school district partner to officially join the MVP Health Care campaign in New York.
Esopus Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say
Ulster County resident Michael J. Bassile, age 37, of Esopus, was arrested on Monday, July 15, by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto, one of the department's deputies assigned to the Security Division at the Ulster County Department of Social Services building, received a report from staff regarding Bassile.
County Executive Neuhaus presents MaryKay Messenger with Citizen of the Month Award for July
Messenger recognized for 29-years of service in the US Army and her Community outreach. Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has named United States Army Sgt. Maj. MaryKay Messenger, a Newburgh native, and long-time community volunteer, with July’s Citizen of the Month Award. “I have...
Driver Critical Following 3-Vehicle Wallkill Crash
The collision occurred in Orange County around 12:16 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, on Route 211 West in Wallkill. According to Lt. Robert McLymore of the Wallkill Police, officers arrived to investigate the crash and found that one driver of a motorcycle was suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to...
Woman Seriously Injured During 2-Vehicle Crash In Poughkeepsie
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, on Route 9 near Rochambeau Lane in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Capt. Michael O'Dowd of the town of Poughkeepsie Police said a 2017 Chevrolet sedan driven by a Poughkeepsie man made a left turn from the southbound side of South Road into the northbound side of South Road.
Happy Traum, Greenwich Village Folksinger and Bob Dylan Collaborator, Dead at 86
Happy Traum, a stalwart of the Greenwich Village and Woodstock folk scenes and longtime friend and collaborator of Bob Dylan, died on Wednesday at age 86. The Hudson Valley magazine Chronogram first reported the musician’s death, and his close friend and fellow musician John Sebastian confirmed to RS that the cause was cancer. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Activist and Founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Dead at 81 In addition to making records on his own and with his late brother Artie, Traum was also a key figure in the post-Fifties folk scene thanks to his role as...
‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town
When Robert Herbst returned to his hometown about 30 miles north of New York City in 1992, he wanted his children to be immersed in the lush greenery of his childhood. But over the decades, he noticed more trees coming down to make way for bigger houses.
Caught on video: Rockland County, N.Y. man nearly struck by lightning
NEW CITY, N.Y. - Wednesday's storms brought destruction to parts of New York state. A tornado did damage in the upstate New York city of Rome in Oneida, north of Utica. The twister snapped trees in half and sent debris flying into people's homes. It toppled power poles and downed power lines. Some buildings were completely destroyed, with bricks and debris falling on top of cars. Several people in the city said they lost everything. The National Weather Service said it was the worst tornado to hit the area in at least 30 years. "I am so lucky to be alive" There were long hours...
Popular Bagel Shop To Open New Location In Poughkeepsie
Well, a few years later, that idea—now Moonrise Bagels in Ulster County in Woodstock—has been so successful that the couple has been featured on the "Today" show, and their "yummy" New York-style bagels are shipped nationwide through GoldBelly. It wasn't easy and involved a lot of hard work,...
Man Accused Of Robbing Victim With Machete, Running From Officers In New Rochelle
The events leading to the man's arrest began on Wednesday, July 3, when 51-year-old Tyrone McGhee of New Rochelle allegedly robbed a victim at 111 Lockwood Ave., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. McGhee allegedly used a machete to threaten the victim during the robbery, Coyne said.
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