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Bronx Times
Published 1 hour agoInside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Chair of the Senate Committee on Education Senator Shelley Mayer
PoliticsNY’s latest special edition, Inside Government: Public Schools features the government officials shaping New York’s public schools and overall educational landscape. Today’s Q&A is with New York State Senator Shelley Mayer. Senator Mayer is chair of the New York State…
Gothamist
Published 1 hour agoEarly Addition: Remember that sunset?
Because it was beautiful but also spooky, here are your early links: Surfers appreciated the nor'easter, a shark went swimming through the flooded streets of New Jersey, a pub in a Lidl and more. [ more › ]
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 1 hour agoTop 5 Rugged Device Features You Need in the Field
Learn the rugged device features that actually matter in the field, from durability ratings to battery life, cameras, connectivity, and tools built for tough jobs. Rugged phones look tough, but not every rugged phone performs the same way outdoors. Picking the right rugged device…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 3 hours agoWhen Do Property Hazards Become Grounds for a Slip and Fall Claim?
A loose floor tile, a hidden spill, or a poorly maintained walkway may seem like a small property issue, but these conditions can create serious risks for visitors. Property owners are expected to keep their spaces reasonably safe and address hazards that could cause harm.…
Long Island Press
Published 3 hours agoBilly Joel’s motorcycle collection coming to NY auction
Billy Joel is putting more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection up for auction, giving collectors a chance to own bikes tied to the Grammy-winning musician’s long history as a motorcycle enthusiast. The collection will be offered Nov. 20 and 21 at the Javits Center in…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 3 hours agoWorkplace Injury Lawsuit: Uncovering the Parties Behind a Workplace Accident
A workplace accident may seem like a single event, but responsibility can extend beyond the injured worker’s direct employer. A machine may have been poorly maintained, a contractor may have violated a safety rule, or a property owner may have failed to address a dangerous…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 3 hours agoCommon Types of Placental Abnormalities During Pregnancy
The placenta works quietly behind the scenes, but its role during pregnancy is one of the most important parts of a baby’s development. This temporary organ connects the mother and baby while providing oxygen, nutrients, and support throughout pregnancy. However, changes in the…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 5 hours agoCan a Passenger File a Claim After a Brooklyn Car Accident?
Yes, a passenger injured in a Brooklyn car accident can generally pursue a personal injury claim when another person’s negligence caused the crash. Compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses. The applicable…
Nor’easter floodings on the coast, and other top stories across NYC
Nor’easter hits New York A powerful nor’easter hit New York City over the weekend, bringing wind, heavy rain and coastal flooding to the East Coast. On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York City, Long Island and Westchester in preparation for the…
The 5 best places to yearn on campus
Yearning is a near universal experience. It’s much more than just an urgent longing, it’s a corruptive and intrusive practice we all indulge in. College is the place to yearn. Hall crushes, class crushes, roommate crushes and coworker crushes make it the perfect place to have the…
Review: Taylor Swift doesn’t know when the show is over
When Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” on her now-husband Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast last year, she described a project that was strictly focused on “quality” and “everything fitting together like a perfect puzzle.” Back then, the…
Funding for suicide prevention hotlines has grown by 500%, NYU researchers find
Researchers at NYU’s School of Global Public Health found that state funding for suicide prevention has increased by more than 500% over the past several years. The study, published Sept. 11 in the online medical journal JAMA Network, calculated that funding for suicide…