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Julia Hyman: 5 facts about Cornell graduate employee shot in NYC mass shooting
Julia Hyman, a Cornell University graduate and employee at the management firm that owned the Midtown skyscraper, was tragically killed in the recent Manhattan shooting carried out by Shane Tamura. Remembered as a “special” and dedicated member of...

Local farm provides a taste of yesteryear
By JoAnn R. Walter — On a picturesque country road just north of downtown Owego, a quaint Amish farm store welcomes visitors to stop by and shop. Owned and operated by the David Kline family, the farm store is open year-round, three days each...

Police and dignitaries pay tribute to the officer killed in New York office shooting
NEW YORK — (AP) — Police lined up four rows deep to pay respects and New York's mayor and governor extolled the heroic sacrifice of an officer who was among the victims of a gunman's rampage at a New York City office tower this week. With officers...

Original “Annie” star visits Kansas City for inclusive stage production
Original “Annie” star visits Kansas City for inclusive stage production REPLACED THE TEST WITH A DIFFERENT ONE LAST YEAR. WELL, THE SUN WILL INDEED COME OUT TOMORROW, ESPECIALLY ON THE STAGE AT THE KAUFFMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. THE MUSICAL...

NYC Gunman Bought His Rifle In Las Vegas From His Boss
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Wednesday. Shane Tamura, 27, fatally...

With qawwali and couscous, a New York café is bridging cultural chasms – and winning loyal fans
A few months ago, when Sadia Khatri, a young writer from Karachi, was helping organise a tribute in New York for Sabeen Mahmud, the Pakistani human rights activist killed in 2015, she didn’t think twice before suggesting that it be held at Barzakh...

Energy company struggles to revolutionize NYC power grid amid bureaucratic headaches: 'It just takes years to develop'
Brooklyn's NineDot is bringing cleaner energy to urban environments with unique projects — after filling out loads of paperwork first. The bureaucratic hurdles are a costly, time-consuming quagmire, Inside Climate News reported. At the same time,...

Yankees Trade Brewing? Twins Pitcher Linked To New York In Deadline Deal
By Zach Pressnell is a Newsweek contributor based in Columbus, Ohio. His focus is MLB content. He has an extensive knowledge of professional baseball and all things that come with it after working closely with the sport for years. Zach has been...

Throngs of police pay tribute to officer killed in New York office shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — Police lined up four rows deep in front of a mosque on Thursday to pay respects to a fellow officer who was among the victims of a gunman's rampage at a New York City office tower. Fire trucks bore a huge American flag down the...

What will New York City casinos mean for Atlantic City?
A moment Atlantic City has long feared is drawing nearer: Gambling companies have submitted eight bids for the three licenses expected to be awarded in or near New York City by the end of this year. But lost in the general anxiety over what three...

Fact-checking Brennan and Clapper’s false Russiagate narrative in New York Times op-ed
Former CIA Director John Brennan and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper made misleading claims in an op-ed on Wednesday defending their role at the beginning of the collusion investigation into President Donald Trump in 2016....

Mourners honor officer killed in NYC attack
NEW YORK — Mourners packed a New York mosque on Thursday to honor a Bangladesh-born police officer who embraced the job of protecting his adopted city and gave his life for it when a gunman opened fire in an office building this week. Officer...

New York Cannabis Regulators Tell Some Cannabis Dispensaries Their Location Violates State Law
In a letter sent to nearly 200 New York Conditional Adult-Use Retail dispensary license holders, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Acting Director Felicia A. B. Reid Esq. said that the businesses’ location “is in violation” of the state’s...
FDA Just Issued A Warning That Popular Energy Drinks May Contain Alcohol. Here's What To Know
FDA Recall: Celsius Drinks May Contain Alcohol Javier Zayas Photography - Getty Images The FDA issued a warning to consumers that certain High Noon cases might have a Celsius can inside containing alcohol. The recall comes after a factory mixup...

Some Celsius Energy Drink Cans May Actually Contain Vodka Seltzer, FDA Says
The hard seltzer company High Noon is recalling two lots of its Beach Variety Packs because they may contain vodka seltzer cans mislabeled as nonalcoholic Celsius energy drinks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 30,...

Vote Now: What’s the coolest thing made in New York?
New Yorkers can help choose the state's "coolest thing" of the year through an annual contest that runs through mid-September. The Business Council of New York State's 2025 "Coolest Thing Made in New York" competition includes products ranging...

Digging Deep into Geothermal Energy
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or Buzzsprout Sponsored by: EDF Power Solutions When hockey legend Mike Richter retired from the NHL, he pivoted to a career in energy efficiency. Mike is now the president of Brightcore Energy, a company that...

New York Festivals AME Greater China Awards Announces Shortlist
New York Festivals AME Awards has announced the Shortlist for the 2025 AME Greater China Awards competition. Entries from across Greater China were reviewed by the Grand Jury, comprising more than 30 industry experts. The 2025 AME Greater China...

3 Body Problem Season 2 Production Officially Underway; Casting News
Posted in: TV | Tagged: 3 Body Problem The second season of Netflix's 3 Body Problem has officially started production, and we have some new casting news to pass along. 3 Body Problem Season 2 has officially begun production in Budapest, with an...

Dotdash Meredith announces a new name for New York-Des Moines combo
Dotdash Meredith, a combination of digital content provider Dotdash and Des Moines magazine publisher Meredith Corp., is now renamed People Inc. The new name is inspired by the popular magazine People, aiming to reflect the company's history and...