Urban heat islands affect the most vulnerable populations An expert explained why severe weather as a result of climate change can make parts of cities uninhabitable. Claire Hardwick, USA TODAY The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the coming winter in south-central Pennsylvania will be more moderate than usual. The almanac places south-central Pennsylvania, including Adams, […]
An 18-year-old was arrested after officers responded to reports that a “man was wearing a mask to conceal his identity,” Nassau County police said. Nassau County government signs mask ban law effective immediately A new law in New York makes it illegal to wear a mask in public to conceal one’s identity. Masks worn for […]
We’ve heard the term “prodigy” before to describe someone with phenomenal talent, but at 15 years old, it would be hard to describe Taytum Jones as anything other than a prodigy. He just started his sophomore year of high school at Edmond North. He’s a straight-A student and plays the cello like a concert pro, […]
Crop tops are back in style and aren’t going anywhere. However, for those of us who were there the first time around, Kelly Clarkson has a genius trick for wearing the statement piece even on those days when you might not want to show as much skin. The TV personality rocked a gorgeous mint green […]
This article is also available as a weekly newsletter called “Life Stories,” in which we remember those who have had an extraordinary impact on the Jewish world – or simply made their community a better or more interesting place. Subscribe here to get “Life Stories” in your inbox every Tuesday. Hettie Jones, 90, one half […]
First arrest in connection with the mask ban in Nassau County Nassau County police said Tuesday that the first arrest was made under a new local law banning face masks. LONG ISLAND – Nassau County police made the first arrest under a new local law banning face masks – a teenager who was found with […]
As summer draws to a close and New Yorkers prepare for dropping temperatures, changing trees, and the start of school, you may be looking for a hiking trail that unexpectedly hides a waterfall. And while most people immediately think of Niagara Falls in Buffalo, there are many other falls scattered throughout the state that are […]
Which well-known retail stores have filed for bankruptcy? Red Lobster, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other retailers are struggling with deteriorating financial conditions. More than three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is closing 23 more stores across the country. With the latest expected restaurant closures, the total number of closures in […]
Rochester Police have issued an AMBER alert for a seven-year-old child in New York who may be in immediate danger. Akelise Johnson, 7, was last seen at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday on North Water Street in Rochester, New York. Police believe Akelise is dating Celeta Johnson. Celeta, 35, was last seen leaving the house on foot […]
A federal district court ruled Thursday that pro-life pregnancy centers in New York can inform women “that the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) protocol is safe and effective for a pregnant woman, in consultation with her physician, to reverse the effects of an initial chemical abortion pill and thus help save the life of her unborn […]
