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NY Teaching Assistant Sent Naked Photos To 14-Year-Old, Police Say NY Teaching Assistant Sent Naked Photos To 14-Year-Old, Police Say
NY Teaching Assistant Sent Naked Photos To 14-Year-Old, Police Say A New York school employee is facing felony charges after sending nude photos to a teenage student over a period of several months, police said. Anamaria Milazzo, 22, of Elmira, was arrested Monday, June 16, a week after a school resource officer at the Greater Southern Tier BOCES received a complaint alleging she sent inappropriate material to a minor, according to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation found that Milazzo, who has worked as a teaching assistant since December 2024, sent nude photos of herself to a 14-year-old boy over a three-month period, deputies said. M…

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Bagel Shop Manager’s ICE Detention Sparks Outcry, Fundraiser In NY Bagel Shop Manager’s ICE Detention Sparks Outcry, Fundraiser In NY
Bagel Shop Manager’s ICE Detention Sparks Outcry, Fundraiser In NY A Long Island community is rallying behind a beloved bagel shop manager who was detained by federal immigration agents outside his workplace. Fernando Mejia, the longtime manager of Schmear Bagel & Café in Port Washington, was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday, June 12, as he arrived to work, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched in his support. Mejia overstayed a visa 20 years ago, CBS News reports. Described as a “pillar” of the Port Washington community, Mejia is known for greeting customers with a smile, high-fiving local school kids…

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Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Schenectady High School Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Schenectady High School
Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Schenectady High School A Schenectady High School student is in police custody after a loaded handgun was discovered in her bag during a routine security screening Friday afternoon, June 13, police said. The alarming incident unfolded just after noon, when school staff were alerted by the building’s weapon screening system that a potential weapon had been detected in a student’s backpack at the entrance, according to Schenectady Police. The agency’s Community Engagement Officers, who were already on-site, immediately intervened and confiscated what appeared to be a loaded handgun, police said. The student, an 18-…

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Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Just because the Capital Region is landlocked doesn’t mean your summer seafood cravings have to go unsatisfied. From buttery lobster rolls to spicy Cajun boils, here are five must-try seafood shacks to hit before the season’s out, according to foodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by black & blue Steak and Crab (@blackandbluesteakcrab) Black & Blue Steak and Crab—Albany Upscale surf‑n‑turf with rave reviews for crab cakes, lobster fondue, and calamari. Patrons love the wine list and sophisticated atmosphere. Customer fa…

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Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Turns out, when it comes to McDonald’s, New Yorkers are clucking obsessed with one item in particular. The Empire State’s fast food royalty is none other than the Chicken McNugget, according to a new survey from Holiday Calendar. Researchers polled over 4,200 Americans in early April to see which Mickey D’s menu item reigned supreme in each state, and New Yorkers didn’t hesitate to crown the bite-sized, golden-fried classic as their No. 1. Coming in hot at No. 2? The legendary Big Mac, followed by the McChicken sandwich, the ever-reliable French Fries, and the sweet indulgence of a McFlur…

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Missing Money? Comptroller Hosting Events To Reunite NYers With Unclaimed Funds Topping $20B Missing Money? Comptroller Hosting Events To Reunite NYers With Unclaimed Funds Topping $20B
Missing Money? Comptroller Hosting Events To Reunite NYers With Unclaimed Funds Topping $20B If you’ve ever lost track of a utility deposit, missed cashing a rebate check, or left a few bucks on a prepaid card, you might have unclaimed funds—and yes, it’s legit. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office is hosting a series of free Unclaimed Funds Workshops at libraries across the state this June to help residents search for and reclaim their share of over $20 billion in unclaimed funds. You don’t need to bring much—just yourself, a little curiosity, and maybe a list of past addresses. Staff from the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) will be on hand to help sea…

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Chef’s Debut Greek Restaurant Hailed As ‘Amazing Addition’ To Region: 'Highly Recommend' Chef’s Debut Greek Restaurant Hailed As ‘Amazing Addition’ To Region: 'Highly Recommend'
Chef’s Debut Greek Restaurant Hailed As ‘Amazing Addition’ To Region: 'Highly Recommend' If your Tuesday night needs a little excitement (and maybe a grilled octopus or two), you might want to make your way to the Hudson Valley’s newest restaurant: Phos: A Greek-American Kitchen. Located in Catskill at 353 Main street, this fresh-faced gem comes courtesy of chef and owner Stephanie Skiadas, a Culinary Institute of America grad who’s been lighting up the Hudson Valley dining scene since she was 18.  After six years behind the burners at the beloved (and now closed) Gaskins in Germantown, Skiadas is bringing her own culinary vision to life . “Phos,” the Greek word for light…

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From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul New York Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado is making a bold move: running against his boss. Delgado, 48, announced Monday, June 2, that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, saying it’s time for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership” in Albany. “Let’s not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we’re fighting for,” Delgado said in his campaign launch video, posted on X. “The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I’m running for governor to be yours.” Though he didn’t mention Hochul by name in the video, Delgado later told The New York Times, …

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Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back In a David and Goliath standoff, 33 members of Beyond Plastics’s Lower Westchester Chapter, mostly Rivertowns residents, and 250 recycling and plastic reduction advocates met in Albany on May 7th to challenge industry lobbyists and encourage State legislators to Put People over Plastics. The group is fighting for passage of the NYS Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) even as industry lobbyists try their best to kill it. With a strong PRRIA, New York has an opportunity to address the monumental scourge of plastic pollution and lead the nation in reducing wasteful si…

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Showdown At Massapequa: McMahon Says NY Mascot Ban Violates Civil Rights Law In Campus Visit Showdown At Massapequa: McMahon Says NY Mascot Ban Violates Civil Rights Law In Campus Visit
Showdown At Massapequa: McMahon Says NY Mascot Ban Violates Civil Rights Law In Campus Visit Federal officials are siding with the Massapequa Chiefs — and threatening action against New York over its ban on Native American school mascots. In a dramatic visit to Massapequa High School on Friday, May 30, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that New York’s statewide mascot policy violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits race-based discrimination in federally funded education programs. The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that state officials illegally targeted Native American imagery while allowing other race- and et…

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NY Man's Nose Bitten Off In Vicious Attack—Then Rebuilt With 'Incredible' 3D-Assisted Surgery NY Man's Nose Bitten Off In Vicious Attack—Then Rebuilt With 'Incredible' 3D-Assisted Surgery
NY Man's Nose Bitten Off In Vicious Attack—Then Rebuilt With 'Incredible' 3D-Assisted Surgery A Long Island man is getting his life back after a brutal attack left him without a nose—and it’s all thanks to a renowned surgeon. Tyson Carter, 41, of Bay Shore, was waiting at a Brentwood bus stop on Monday, Jan. 27, when he was attacked while defending a young woman from harassment. Two men reportedly assaulted him, and during the fight, one bit off his nose. “It was two-on-one and they stomped on my head and chest,” Carter said in a release from Northwell Health. “But I wasn’t going down. I guess he got frustrated. I knew he bit my nose—my jacket was bloody. I didn’t realize how bad it…

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Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect
Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect Expecting a baby? New York’s latest state budget will soon deliver a financial boost for some growing families. Low-income families with new babies who are on public assistance are eligible for an $1,800 birth allowance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, May 20. Known as the BABY Benefit (Birth Allowance for Beginning Year), the one-time cash payment was among a slate of measures in the newly passed FY 2026 state budget meant to ease the burden of birth-related expenses, Hochul’s office said. “By putting more money in the pockets of working families, the BABY Benefit will contribute …

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