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NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
School Bus Driver Tried To Kiss Child Under 17 In Capital Region: Police
A Capital Region school bus driver tried to kiss a child he met through his job, state police said Monday, Aug. 10.
Donald Barnes Jr., 49, of Malta, was charged Friday, Aug. 7 with child endangerment, New York State Police said.
Barnes met the child, who is under age 17, while working as a bus driver with Shenendehowa Central School District, investigators said. On Friday, troopers received a report about Barnes attempting to kiss the child on the mouth, authorities said.
The incident occurred in Malta but did not happen on Shenendehowa Central School District property, according to state …
Angry NY Driver Intentionally Crashes In Schodack Police Lot, Flees With Child: Authorities
A New York man intentionally crashed another person’s car in a police parking lot, fled with a child in his car, then crashed again near the same police station, authorities said Monday, Aug. 10.
Shawn Latham, 30, of Schodack, was left facing a long list of charges following his eventual arrest, New York State Police said.
The trouble began around 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, when a person alerted police that Latham was sending them threatening messages, which also included mentions of self-harm, according to authorities.
Then at 6:42 p.m. the person called 911, stating Latham had just tried to …
