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A Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Larimer County, Colorado, on Saturday claimed the lives of pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, while co-pilot Randall Settergren sustained injuries and was airlifted to a medical facility by the Colorado Army National Guard. The aircraft was conducting a routine training mission at the time of […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the New York Experience (NYX) initiative, a statewide strategy aimed at modernizing and streamlining public services. The initiative focuses on making government interactions more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for New Yorkers. Key goals of NYX include reducing bureaucratic red tape, expanding online services, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Immediate reforms target […]
Planning air travel to Charlotte? Service workers for their airport voted Friday to strike Thanksgiving week due to low wages and they demand respect on the job during the holiday travel season. Some of the workers’ job duties are to clean airplanes and take care of trash and help transport customers in wheelchairs. The airport […]
His sermons have inspired millions of people around the world, but Sunday night prayers are pouring in for Bishop T.D. Jakes, the founding pastor of the Potter’s House Church, a mega-church based in Dallas, after he suffered a health incident on stage. In a shocking moment that’s now gone viral, Jakes was on stage Sunday […]
The personal finance world is awash with different strategies and challenges aimed at reducing spending, avoiding debt and bulking up savings. This time of year, you might encounter people trying out “No Spend November.” But finance experts warn this challenge is not for everyone, and there are some serious drawbacks to consider before you embark […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state is now able to offer children under the age of six continuous eligibility in Child Health Plus and Medicaid. The change allows for simplification of enrollment in these programs by reducing administrative burdens and ensures the youngest New Yorkers have consistent access to coverage through the […]
There’s been a rise in whooping cough cases across the country this year being five times higher than the year before. New York State is ranked second in the country for whooping cough cases in the United States. Whooping cough cases on the rise; what local health experts suggest
At just 11 years old, Elliott Heffernan is making waves with his stunning debut in Steve McQueen’s WWII epic, Blitz. The young actor plays George, a mixed-race boy navigating war-torn London and a journey of survival, delivering a complex performance that has sparked Oscar buzz. Heffernan’s most challenging scene required him to cry on command, […]
Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old STEM prodigy from Connecticut, has secured $11.5 million in funding to install her affordable, virus-combating air filtration system in schools statewide. Collaborating with classmates at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy and University of Connecticut scientists, Shokunbi designed the system using simple materials like furnace filters, cardboard, duct tape, and a box fan, […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, Monroe County grocery stores are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year. Gates Big M in North Gates has been preparing for the holiday rush by stocking shelves and readying its baking and meat departments. This year, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down 2% from 2023, […]