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Education Pays: Northeast States Among Nation's Best In School Quality, College Attainment
Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five.
The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps.
"There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
NY Museum Heist Crew Convicted In Decades-Long Crime: Feds
It took them 20 years to steal it all—but just four weeks for a jury to take it back.
Three members of a Pennsylvania-based museum heist crew were convicted after a four-week federal trial for their roles in a 20-year conspiracy that saw the theft of fine art, sports memorabilia, and historic artifacts worth over $4 million, the FBI announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Nicholas Dombek, 54, of Thornhurst, Damien Boland, 48, of Moscow, and Joseph Atsus, 48, of Roaring Brook were found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft of major artwork, concealment and disposal of major artwork, and interstate …
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock
The hockey community across Connecticut and New York is reeling following the sudden loss Cliff Gillman, a coach who loved ones say leaves an indelible mark on young players.
According to his obituary on the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home website, Gillman, 41, of Cheshire, "spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing hockey."
Born in Queens, NY, Gillman was raised in Mahopac, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling Prep School, in Dutchess County, having developed …
NY Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why
Several northeast states are among the best in the nation for women’s health, leading in healthcare access, affordability, and safety, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the best state for women’s health in 2025, according to a study released by SmileHub on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Bay State finished narrowly ahead of second-place Hawaii, while Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey rounded out the top five.
The report evaluated all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and the cost of medical care. The findings highlight major disp…
North Jersey Eagles Fan In Enemy Territory Transforms Lawn Into Viral Tribute
Melissa Davies, 52, of Cranford, NJ, didn’t expect to go viral when she grabbed a can of paint and turned her lawn into a giant tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
But after her husband, Tim Davies, posted a photo in an Eagles Facebook group this week, the internet soared with excitement—earning her over 17,000 likes as of Thursday, Feb. 7.
"I felt like I could do it, so I did it," Davies said. "I'm not normally a hobby artist. My career is in social media research, so I’m used to looking at what content themes are going viral, but not necessarily being th…
NWSL To Pay $5M After Players Suffer Sexual, Racist, Emotional Abuse From Coaches
The National Women's Soccer League will pay $5 million to compensate players who endured years of abuse and harassment.
The landmark NWSL settlement was announced by the attorneys general of New York, Illinois, and Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The agreement follows investigations into claims of widespread misconduct, including emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and systemic failures that left players unprotected.
The NWSL will create a $5 million fund to pay players who experienced abuse.
"For too long, the hardworking and talented women of the National Women's …
Hochul Won't Extradite NY Doctor Charged With Prescribing Abortion Pill: 'We Will Not Comply'
New York will not extradite a Hudson Valley doctor who was criminally charged with violating Louisiana’s abortion laws, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
It comes after a jury indicted Ulster County-based Dr. Margaret Carpenter, of New Paltz, along with her company, Nightingale Medical, and the mother of a minor girl on Friday, Jan. 31, alleging that Carpenter shipped the girl an abortion pill.
The pill, Mifeprestone, caused the girl to have a medical emergency which terminated the pregnancy, Baton Rouge CBS affiliate WAFB reports. All three were charged with criminal abortion by means of abortion-in…
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER
Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said.
Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room.
The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …
Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NY
Mass deportations could significantly impact wages in states heavily reliant on foreign labor, according to new research.
An Oxford study suggests that removing a substantial number of immigrant workers may lead to labor shortages, compelling employers to increase salaries to attract native-born workers, Newsweek reports.
The states most likely to be affected are New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, the report said, because those states have large immigrant populations and economies that depend on foreign labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and hospita…
Great Services, High Prices: How NY Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five.
The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access.
"Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
