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Mystery Devices Spotted Over Streets In Region Spark Wild Theories: 'That's Big Brother' Mystery Devices Spotted Over Streets In Region Spark Wild Theories: 'That's Big Brother'
Mystery Devices Spotted Over Streets In Region Spark Wild Theories: 'That's Big Brother' Some curious new gadgets spotted at intersections in one Capital Region city have people talking. It all started when Rob Brown, an electrical consulting engineer from Albany, posted a photo in the "Straight Outta Schenectady (SOS)" Facebook group on Thursday, May 1, showing a sleek white pole with a curved, bell-like end sprouting from a traffic light post at Lafayette and Franklin Streets — right outside 151 Bar and Restaurant. “Any signal folks or other people who can identify these, that have started appearing at most traffic signals throughout the city and elsewhere?” Brown asked.…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Flight Crew Demanded Toddler Be Removed From Ventilator, Says NJ Mom Now Going Viral Flight Crew Demanded Toddler Be Removed From Ventilator, Says NJ Mom Now Going Viral
Flight Crew Demanded Toddler Be Removed From Ventilator, Says NJ Mom Now Going Viral Melissa Sotomayor, a Phillipsburg resident, was flying United Airlines from Tampa to Newark on Saturday, March 8 with her 2-year-old son when she says the trouble began. Sotomayor documented her plight in a TikTok that has since gone viral, generating more than 1.2 million views. @missysoto0 @United Airlines Do better and be better! You tried to deny my child the right to fly HOME stating his vent and portable oxygen concentrator are a danger to my son and other passengers?! The captain of flight number UA1349 tried saying my son shouldn’t be allowed to fly because of his special need…

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by Sam Barron
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NYC Ranks Among Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: See The Full List NYC Ranks Among Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: See The Full List
NYC Ranks Among Best Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls An iconic doll is celebrating International Women's Month by honoring powerful female friendships with one-of-a-kind toys, aspiring to show young girls the importance of empowering each other. Barbie will recognize four dynamic duos with "role model" dolls made in their likeness, Mattel said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The dolls' release ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. The initiative spotlights the strength of female friendships and aims to inspire young girls to embrace supportive relationships. "One of the greatest tools that a girl can have i…

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by Chris Spiker
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Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Sunday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades.  Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Hudson Valley Reopened Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Hudson Valley Reopened
Newly Renovated I-87 Service Area In Hudson Valley Reopened The New York State Thruway Authority announced the reopening of a newly renovated service area in Hudson Valley. The service area in Rockland County in Sloatsburg is on I-87 northbound between Exit 15A and Exit 16.  According to the State Thruway Authority, it is the 19th location overall to open and the first of four to undergo extensive renovations as part of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas. Featuring two floors and more than 31,000 square feet, the Sloatsburg Service Area is the largest of the 27 service areas on the NYS Thruway s…

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by Kathy Reakes