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Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers
Cuomo, Ocasio-Cortez, Clintons Among Democratic National Convention Speakers Some prominent New York politicians are among the speakers announced for the virtual Democratic National Convention. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Clintons, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are all on the list of speakers scheduled for the convention, which will run from Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20. Cuomo is scheduled to speak on the first night of the convention along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican. This is the second time Cuomo will speak at the conven…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Yorktown Grange Fair Going Virtual For First Time In 96 Years Yorktown Grange Fair Going Virtual For First Time In 96 Years
Yorktown Grange Fair Going Virtual For First Time In 96 Years Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a popular area summer fair is going online this year by holding a virtual fair in its place. The Yorktown Grange Fair board organizers said they felt it just would not be summer if the fair didn't take place.  So the organizers put their heads together and decided to help keep kids, families, and adults occupied by holding a Virtual Fair. The organization announced on Friday, June 26, that for the first time in the fair's 96-year history contest entries can be submitted during the summer for online judging.  Many of the com…

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by Kathy Reakes