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As of October 21, New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY schools without paying application fees, as part of an initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This effort is aimed at reducing financial barriers and encouraging students to pursue higher education. SUNY applications are free until November 3, while CUNY applications are free […]
Jamie Jo Busch, 53, is accused of strangling her sister, Penny Busch, in her home in Honeoye Falls, New York, on October 8, 2024, according to court documents. Police allege Jamie disposed of three cell phones in a dumpster and dumped her sister’s body in the Genesee River between October 8 and October 12. Penny […]
Vice President Kamala Harris is energizing voters in key swing states with the support of celebrities like Usher, Lizzo, and Stevie Wonder ahead of Election Day. On October 19, Usher spoke at a rally in Atlanta, encouraging Georgians to vote for a brighter future, while Lizzo joined Harris in Detroit, emphasizing Michigan’s crucial role as […]
A tragic dock collapse occurred on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during the annual Cultural Day festival, which celebrates the island’s Gullah-Geechee heritage. As visitors boarded a ferry, the aluminum gangway collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water. Island residents quickly formed a human chain to rescue survivors, while others wrapped bodies in blankets. Seven […]
A study from last year shows that 40% of people caught their partner snooping through their phone. Another survey showed that 82% of people admitted to having snuck into their partner’s phone and 1 out of 4 people have found something significant when they looked at it. Reports say it is actually illegal to go […]
Slow Sticker Shock when looking at items over the last 4 years, what they cost in 2019 compared to 2024 will have you seeing double. CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food at the grocery store to utilities and even rent — across the country. Drawing from […]
Concerns were raised after recent dead deers and the paw prints were in the same area. After an investigation the DEC determined it was a mistaken identity, and the paw prints were likely of a coyote. Back in 2011 there was a report of a cougar sighting that traveled through New York and was killed […]
At the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, rapper, actor, and activist Common teamed up with Aspen Music School students for an impromptu performance, freestyling over Toto’s 1982 hit “Africa.” In a spontaneous session, Common guided the students to loop two measures from the song while his percussionist, Mark Colenburg, added a beat. Common performed the freestyle […]
The new Diwali Barbie, released on October 4, 2024, has generated significant attention, selling out on Mattel’s website within 24 hours. This Barbie, designed in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, marks a departure from previous Indian Barbies, which were criticized for their inaccurate representations of Indian culture and overly pale skin tones. The […]
The Rochester City School District celebrated the grand opening of Padilla High School at the Franklin Educational Campus on October 17, 2024. The school was renamed as part of the district’s reconfiguration plan, honoring the Padilla family, one of the earliest migrant families to settle in Rochester. The Padilla family has made significant contributions to […]
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