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Monroe County has a new public health commissioner. Dr. Marielena Velez de Brown was confirmed Tuesday night at the county Legislature’s meeting. Velez de Brown joined the public health department in 2016 as deputy commissioner. She has been the acting commissioner since March, after Dr. Michael Mendoza’s sudden resignation. Mendoza’s departure came as a surprise […]
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s highly anticipated boxing match is set for Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Originally scheduled for July, the fight was delayed after Tyson, 58, experienced a medical issue. The event will air on Netflix, requiring only a subscription rather than a traditional […]
Wildfires continued to burn across northern New Jersey and New York on Tuesday, fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds. The largest blaze, the Jennings Creek Wildfire, has scorched 3,500 acres along the New Jersey–New York border, with only 20% containment as of Monday night. Governor Kathy Hochul described it as the largest fire in […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted three new toys: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers. After seven years as a finalist, My Little Pony finally secured a spot due to its enduring popularity and its encouragement of storytelling and creative play. Launched in the 1980s, these iconic ponies, known for their unique […]
Warren Buffett’s decision to reduce Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL) and cut back on other major holdings, while also increasing positions in more defensive, recession-resistant stocks like Ulta Beauty (ULTA), has certainly sparked a lot of debate among investors and analysts. Given Buffett’s reputation for making long-term, value-driven investments, many are now asking […]
After 10 and a half months, WellNow Urgent Care will soon resume accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance. WellNow stopped accepting BlueCross BlueShield Jan. 1 after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. According to a statement issued Monday by both companies, a new agree will take effect Friday. “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield […]
Jaleel White recently shared why he declined a proposed reboot of Family Matters, despite Netflix’s interest. In a clip promoting his memoir, Growing Up Urkel, White explained he was approached around 2013–2014 after the success of Fuller House. However, he felt Family Matters was unique and shouldn’t follow the same reboot formula, saying, “I didn’t […]
German slackliners Friedi Kuehne and Lukas Irmler set a new world record by balancing on a slackline stretched between two hot air balloons at an incredible height of 2,500 meters. This daring feat surpassed the previous record of 1,900 meters, which was set in Brazil in 2021. The breathtaking stunt required immense skill and focus, […]
A photo radar SUV parked at a highway construction site on I-490 has issued numerous speeding tickets, catching drivers by surprise. One driver, Jim Blatt, received five tickets, all from the same location where the speed limit changes from 40 to 55 mph. Blatt, unaware of the 40 mph limit, described it as “an expensive […]
One of the victims seriously hurt in the bus crash last week on route 490 in Chili has died from their injuries. 11 others hurt in the crash still remain in the hospital. 490 tour bus crash victim dies
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