Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Dasheeda Dawson As Cannabis NYC Founding Director NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Benzinga · Oct 13, 2022
Labor-backed super PAC slams NY governor candidate Zeldin over Jan. 6 in ad featuring brother of officer who died ALBANY, N.Y. — A new ad from a union-backed super PAC ties Lee Zeldin to the Jan. 6 insurrection and accuses the Republican gubernatorial candidate of putting “politics before the police.” Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
New York’s gun-free zones remain in effect pending appeal of lawsuit challenging new law ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s strict new gun rules, including limits on where legal firearms can be carried, will remain in effect as a legal battle over the law plays out. Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
An ornithologist, a cellist and a human rights activist: the 2022 MacArthur Fellows This year's MacArthur Fellows include scientists, artists and historians. The so-called MacArthur "geniuses" receive unrestricted grants of $800,000 for their "exceptional creativity" and "promise." WEKU · Oct 12, 2022
Ron Cook: Kenny Pickett never had a chance in his first Steelers start ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Steelers might be the worst team in the NFL. Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022
Injuries and indignities abound as Steelers take worst loss since 1989 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — On the bright side, Kenny Pickett may have gotten the most lopsided loss of his NFL career out of the way in his very first start. After all, it was the worst for the franchise in 33 years. He and the Steelers should hope that mark… Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022
Israel Abanikanda’s 320 rushing yards break Tony Dorsett’s Pitt single-game mark Tony Dorsett's Pitt single-game rushing record was broken USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2022
Georgia prosecutor seeks testimony from Flynn and Gingrich in state election probe A Georgia prosecutor filed paperwork seeking to compel testimony from a new batch of Trump allies, including former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former national security adviser Michael Flynn. WEKU · Oct 8, 2022
Poll: Most Americans Want Money For New IRS Agents Redirected To U.S. Border Patrol While there is clear support for lawful immigration, there are also calls for stronger border controls. Zenger · Oct 7, 2022
Pebbles, the world's oldest dog, passes away aged 22 after having 32 puppies Pebbles, who was born on 28 March 2000 in Long Island, NY, USA, took the world by storm when news of her age made headlines. Irish Mirror · Oct 7, 2022
N.Y. Concealed Carry Restrictions Cut Back, at Least Temporarily, by Court Order Antonyuk v. Hochul, decided today by Judge Glenn Suddaby (N.D.N.Y.), temporarily blocks the following provisions of the New York "Concealed Carry Improvement Act" as to the process for getting a license: the provisions contained in Section 1 of the CCIA requiring "good moral character" EXCEPT to the extent it is… Reason · Oct 6, 2022
USA TODAY Sports/American Volleyball Coaches Association girls volleyball regional rankings The best volleyball teams in all 10 U.S. regions for the 2022 season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022
New York Wind Project Drops Federal Funding To Avoid Federal Permitting Headaches The Port of Albany will forgo more than $29 million in federal funding for the delayed $300 million project. Reason · Oct 5, 2022
Bipartisan Cannabis Research Bill Could Cause 'Dire Unintended Consequences' For Industry, Reform Groups Say Recently, the Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) and Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expressing their support for streamlining can Benzinga · Oct 5, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2022 NFL Week 5 Betting First Impressions: Does Kenny Pickett actually give the Steelers a chance in Buffalo? An early betting preview of the upcoming action in the NFL.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022 7 times we told you Tony La Russa shouldn’t be managing the White Sox A brief review of Tony La Russa's second stint in Chicago
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022 Ranking Heisman Trophy contenders after Week 5 of college football Ranking the top 25 Heisman contenders after Week 5 – We had to drop Stetson a little after Saturday's game.
Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022 FDNY 9/11-related illness deaths to soon surpass number of members that died in terror attack that day NEW YORK — It’s a milestone no one wants to mark: Within the next year, the number of FDNY members who have died from a 9/11-related illnesses is expected to surpass the number of firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians who died in the terror attack, FDNY and union officials said.
Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022 Where the government makes cents: Welcome to the Denver Mint DENVER — Somewhere between your couch cushions or the cupholders of your car, in a piggy bank or a wishing well or on the sidewalk of any street, there’s a penny or a nickel or a dime or a quarter with an inconspicuous “D” beside the head of a president.
Miami Herald · Oct 2, 2022 ‘In panic mode’: Fear of not enough water, food, gas in Florida’s coastal towns after Ian While most Floridians woke up to a normal Sunday with plans for church, family gatherings and watching football, many people in the Southwest Florida coast, the areas most ravaged by Hurricane Ian, spent the day growing weary, frustrated and angry as they waited for electricity, gas, water, food and other…
WEKU · Oct 2, 2022 Starbucks workers have unionized at record speed; many fear retaliation now More than 300 Starbucks stores have held union elections in less than a year, a remarkable feat. But now workers blame "scorched-earth" union busting by Starbucks for a slowdown in the momentum.
Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022 9/11 survivors upset latest legislation doesn’t include $3B for World Trade Center health program funding gap WASHINGTON – By a vote of 400–31, the “Fairness for 9/11 Families Act” was approved by the House on Friday, leaving many survivors and responders wondering why a similar bill is not advancing to shore up their underfunded health program.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022 Giants vs. Bears: Time, television, radio and streaming schedule Here is the TV, radio, streaming schedule and other information for a Week 4 game between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears.
Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022 Judge rules New York’s bipartisan redistricting commission can redraw Assembly maps ALBANY, N.Y. — The commission tasked with drawing up New York’s political boundaries is getting another crack at recrafting the state’s Assembly districts.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2022 USA TODAY Sports/American Volleyball Coaches Association girls volleyball regional rankings The best volleyball teams in all 10 U.S. regions for the 2022 season.