New York
State testing for New York students in grades 3–8 faced widespread delays due to back-to-back technical failures in the online testing system. The disruptions impacted at least four districts across the Capital Region, including Bethlehem, Amsterdam, and Fort Edward. The issues were attributed to the state’s testing vendor, the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA). The New […]
The Buffalo Bills celebrated a major milestone in the construction of their new Highmark Stadium with a “topping out” ceremony. The final beam was placed atop the structure, signaling completion of the stadium’s main framework. Officials in attendance included Governor Kathy Hochul, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and team owner Terry Pegula. The new stadium is […]
Jean Rice, a longtime advocate for the homeless and member of Picture the Homeless, passed away at 85. Once homeless himself, Rice helped shift public perception through his activism and civil rights work. He fought for fair treatment and against profiling of the unhoused by police. Known for his intellect and activism, Rice’s life spanned […]
Health officials have confirmed a measles case in Suffolk County, marking the first case outside New York City this year and the third overall in the state. The patient, a child under 5 years old, is receiving treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens. Potential exposure may have occurred at the hospital’s pediatric emergency […]
Lencia Kebede made Broadway history this week, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full-time in Wicked. The Los Angeles-born first-generation Ethiopian American previously spent five years on tour with Hamilton before making her Broadway debut on Tuesday. Singing the iconic “Defying Gravity”, Kebede described the moment as overwhelming and deeply […]
The Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, will euthanize its entire flock of over 100,000 ducks following a bird flu outbreak, marking a devastating blow to the region’s historic duck farming industry. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified after staff noticed unusual behavior among the ducks. The farm, one of Long Island’s […]
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 Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in five games with a thrilling 7-6 victory in Game 5. Down by five runs in the fifth inning, the Dodgers capitalized on Yankees errors, including costly mistakes by Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, to tie the game. Eighth-inning sacrifice […]
Monroe County has seen a significant increase in animal-related vehicle crashes, placing it second only to Orange County in New York for the most crashes involving animals, primarily deer. According to a recent AAA report, animal collisions are the fifth most common cause of accidents in the state, with peak incidents occurring in fall and […]
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 […]
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