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Freeport Teachers Rally For New Contract

Teachers in Freeport rallied for a new contract at last night’s school board meeting. The union was at the meeting with a petition for a new contract for teachers, counselors, and school nurses. The union has been without a contract since the end of June. “After negotiating in…

ONE DAY CLOSER TO KICKOFF, McCARTHY’S DEBUT FOR STEELERS

The Steelers' injury report released yesterday had only one name on it...Joey Porter Jr. was listed as a limited participant due to his lingering back...

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor

An Evans City man is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in Forward Township over a six-year period. The alleged assaults started when the minor was nine years old and continued until they were 15. Police charged 53-year-old James Boring Jr. for allegedly…

As NYC's free 2-K begins, childcare providers say they're still waiting to get paid

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits an early childhood program in Brooklyn to encourage New Yorkers to apply for 2-K on Thursday, June 25, 2026 Childcare providers under city contract said they were owed months of pay. [ more › ]

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Flagler Beach City Commission meets, Evenings at Whitney Lecture Series, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, at the Daytona Playhouse, "Catch Me If You Can," at Limelight Theatre, two Mediterranean mountains compared.

Hindsight is 20/20: Recent reports for RSV, flu, and COVID-19

Health By Karen Kier Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team The expression “hindsight is 20/20” is attributed to American humorist Richard Armour from an article in The Van Nuys News. The California newspaper was published on February 17, 1949. The term refers to the…

Pinellas Commissioner Dave Eggers says he has colorectal cancer

10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (Sep 11 – 13)

You’d think in the middle of September, it’d feel like fall is just over the horizon. Not so, as it’ll either be hot or rainy all weekend. Still, there’s plenty to do all over the city. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events…

Sullivan County to ban sale of kratom

MONTICELLO – There are pros and cons to the sale and use of kratom, with area counties banning or restricting it. Sullivan County is expected to be the next to ban it. County Coroner Albee Bockman said it is a dangerous drug. “It has not been approved for any medical use. Its use…

Margate Woman Escapes Alleged Knife-Wielding Attacker and Flags Down Police

A Margate woman escaped an alleged domestic assault and flagged down police after being kicked in the pelvic area and threatened with a knife.

“Envision Rockland” Comprehensive Plan Adopted

NEW CITY – Rockland County has adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, Envision Rockland, to guide planning and development decisions over the next 10 to 15 years. County Executive Ed Day and County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. announced the plan, which establishes goals and…

Hochul’s 2027 budget will try to make Higher Education more affordable (VIDEO)

ALBANY – Over the past five years, New York has significantly expanded higher education access and affordability through historic investments in state financial aid to SUNY and CUNY. The state broadened the tuition assistance program by raising income eligibility to $125,000,…