Clifton, NJ
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Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident
Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident Will and Shannon Merrick weren't looking for a dog. The Clifton couple had lost their beloved bulldog just six months earlier, and Shannon wasn't ready to bring another one home. "I said to him, I don’t want to get another dog," Shannon told Daily Voice. But Will persuaded her to visit the Bergen County Animal Shelter, just to see who was there. They met Legend, a pit bull mix who had been waiting for a home since March 2023, when he was surrendered because he wasn't getting along with a Yorkie. "In five minutes, he had us by the heartstrings," Shannon said. Legend was just under a year…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals!
Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Black Friday is coming early to Walmart, and bargain hunters might want to get their shopping carts ready before the deals start dropping. Walmart kicks off its Early Black Friday sale on Thursday, Nov. 12, with four days of deals on holiday gifts, popular brands, and everyday essentials. The savings start online at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals beginning at 6 a.m. local time, according to Walmart's holiday shopping announcement. Ready to shop? Check out Walmart's Black Friday deals or head to Walmart's Holiday Shop for more gift ideas and seasonal savings. But there's a catch—some sh…

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Haverstraw, NY
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Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer
Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer Coffee lovers in Rockland County, mark your calendars: you will soon have a chance to score free espresso drinks for an entire month as a newly remodeled Dunkin' celebrates its grand reopening.  The Dunkin' at 22 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville will hold its grand reopening celebration on Friday, Nov. 13, with giveaways, prizes, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This also includes a special offer, according to the company — the first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 30 days of free espresso drinks.  Winners will be able to redeem one free mediu…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers'
Voting Machine Failures To Face Bipartisan Review In Westchester: 'Voters Deserve Answers' Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is renewing his promise to investigate the widespread voting machine failures that disrupted Election Day, calling the problems "completely unacceptable" and pledging to determine who was responsible.   Jenkins announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that he will convene a bipartisan review of the failures after the results of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are officially certified.  The announcement comes one week after ballot scanners across Westchester County failed to accept paper ballots, forcing election officials to use emergency voting pr…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
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EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike
EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike Thanks to quick action from two EMTs, an injured bald eagle believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Orange County was brought to an animal hospital.  The incident happened in Newburgh, when Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMTs Jessica Foster and Christopher Mancuso were returning from the hospital when they spotted the injured bird, the organization said on Monday, Nov. 9.  Rather than leaving the eagle behind, the pair worked with the Town of Newburgh Police Department to safely secure the bird and arrange transportation to a nearby animal hospital.  The eagl…

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by Ben Crnic

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Arlington, VA
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One Man Escaped, Two Were Cut As Alleged Arlington Knife Attacks Took Bizarre Turn: Police One Man Escaped, Two Were Cut As Alleged Arlington Knife Attacks Took Bizarre Turn: Police One Man Escaped, Two Were Cut As Alleged Arlington Knife Attacks Took Bizarre Turn: Police
One Man Escaped, Two Were Cut As Alleged Arlington Knife Attacks Took Bizarre Turn: Police A Virginia man allegedly went from one person to the next with a knife, leaving two people injured before bystanders stepped in and put an end to the violence, police say. David Lamont Bates, 48, was arrested following a series of confrontations on Monday night, Nov. 9, that began when a man was simply unloading items from his vehicle, according to Arlington County Police. Officers were called to the 2100 block of South Clark Street at approximately 9:38 p.m. for a reported stabbing. Investigators say the first victim was removing items from his vehicle when Bates allegedly approached and …

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by Zak Failla
Hyde Park, NY
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6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence 6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence 6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence
6-Time DWI Offender Who Caused Route 9 Hyde Park Crash That Killed Man, 28, Gets Max Sentence A repeat DWI offender who was driving with several drugs in his system when he caused a head-on crash that killed a 28-year-old man in Dutchess County has received the maximum prison sentence on both charges.  Hyde Park resident Richard C. Rider, 47, was sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Dutchess County Court for the December 2025 crash that killed Alijah M. Johnson, 28, according to Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi.  Judge Karen Edelman-Reyes sentenced Rider to 7½ to 15 years in state prison for first-degree vehicular manslaughter and an additional sentence of 1⅓ …

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by Ben Crnic
Alexandria, VA
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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (Developing) A major fire on I-64 in Virginia brought traffic to a crawl during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour, shutting down multiple westbound lanes as emergency crews responded to the scene. The incident was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, near mile marker 176.3 in Henrico County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Traffic cameras showed a heavy emergency response, with multiple fire trucks, police vehicles, and first responders positioned across the westbound lanes. VDOT reported that the left, center, and right lanes, along with the left should…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
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Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis
Hartford Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis A Connecticut police officer who shot and killed a 53-year-old father during a mental health crisis was justified in using deadly force to protect another officer from a knife attack, state investigators ruled. The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released its findings Tuesday, Nov. 10, clearing Hartford Officer Alexander Clifford in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Everard Walker at 990 Capitol Avenue. The deadly encounter began when Walker's son called 211 for help with his father's mental health. A mobile crisis team arrived with two Hartford officers. Walker initially refused t…

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by Josh Lanier
Saint James-Nesconset, NY
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Nesconset Teen Facing Deportation After Bringing Gun To School, Officials Say Nesconset Teen Facing Deportation After Bringing Gun To School, Officials Say Nesconset Teen Facing Deportation After Bringing Gun To School, Officials Say
Nesconset Teen Facing Deportation After Bringing Gun To School, Officials Say A Long Island high school student is facing deportation after bringing a gun to school, authorities said. The 16-year-old Nesconset boy was indicted Tuesday, Nov. 10 on weapons charges following his arrest Monday, Oct. 26 at Smithtown High School West, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. The boy, a Colombian native in the U.S. illegally, was involved in an “incident with another student” that led to school administrators interviewing him on Oct. 26, according to prosecutors. Three students at Smithtown High West told staff they’d seen a social media photo where the 16-year-…

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by Joe Wilkinson

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Hartford, CT
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Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales
Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras
Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras More than 635,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because a software problem can cause drivers to suddenly lose power steering assistance. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 635,808 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recall affects certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 through 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 through 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The issue involves an error in the electric power steering software that can cause the system to shut off power steering assistance under certain driving co…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger
New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger Skydance Media is planning to bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ about a month after its controversial megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined streaming package is expected to launch in early 2027, Skydance said in its third-quarter letter to shareholders on Monday, Nov. 9. The announcement comes after Skydance completed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Customers will be able to subscribe to both HBO Max and Paramount+ for one price, but an exact launch date or cost hasn't been announced. "Consumers will be able to subscribe to bo…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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by Chris Spiker
New City, NY
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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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by Joe Lombardi

National Interest

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Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon
Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone, whose baseball legacy stretched from championship celebrations to the Yankees dugout through his son, has died. The four-time All-Star catcher and former major league manager died Monday, Nov. 9, at 78. Boone played 19 major league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals. He won seven Gold Glove Awards and helped Philadelphia capture the 1980 World Series, batting .412 during the championship series, according to Royals Review. His family became baseball’s first to produce three generations of major league players. His father, Ray, prece…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation
Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing an investigation into whether he was targeted by Chinese intelligence after admitting to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for Beijing. The AI chipmaker's board announced an independent investigation in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The announcement followed reports that Huang had a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman identified by US intelligence officials as a suspected spy. Nvidia shares plunged more than 5% on Monday, Nov. 9, after falling as much as 8% earlier in the day, Reuters reported. The selloff threatened to erase mo…

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by Chris Spiker

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Five Towns, NY
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'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business 'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business 'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business
'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business A family-owned shoe store operating on Long Island for five decades will close its doors in the coming weeks. Incredible Feets, which once boasted five stores across the region, will shutter its final location in Lawrence later this month, Newsday reported Tuesday, Nov. 10. The store has been advertising “everything must go” sales on its social media pages for multiple weeks. All merchandise was marked down 50% on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the most recent post. Gary Weiss began selling shoes in 1976 and rebranded his company as Incredible Feets in 1981, with the business built on “excel…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Landover, MD
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From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Baltimore before both were transferred to an ICE facility in Louisiana, according to loved ones. Flores Garcia, the 2026 valedictorian at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County, is now a freshman at the University of Maryland, pursuing a future in public health. Her boyfriend, Cesar Saavedra,…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.  Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.  The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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by Chris Spiker
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error
Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error An undefeated Orange County high school football team is being blocked from playing in its championship game because of a mistake made by school officials, prompting an outcry from local leaders who say the players should not be punished for something beyond their control.  The Middletown Middie Bears, who completed their first undefeated regular season since 1961, are currently barred from advancing to the Section IX Class AA championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to a letter sent to families by the Enlarged City School District of Middletown on Monday, Nov. 9. The decision…

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by Ben Crnic