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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police
NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police A New York basketball coach is accused of head-butting and punching a referee during a youth basketball game at Spooky Nook Sports, leaving the official with serious injuries. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, with a court hearing scheduled next week. Jomo Errol Belfor, 41, of Mount Vernon, allegedly assaulted the referee after disagreeing with a foul call during a game on Dec. 22 at Spooky Nook Sports, located at 2913 Spooky Nook Road, East Hempfield Township, according to police. The altercation unfolded just after 2:30 p.m. when Belfor began arguing with the referee over the call…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Duo Wanted For Out-Of-State Stabbing Nabbed In Westchester: Police Duo Wanted For Out-Of-State Stabbing Nabbed In Westchester: Police
Duo Wanted For Out-Of-State Stabbing Nabbed In Westchester: Police Two suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing in another state were apprehended at a building in Westchester following a narcotics arrest that alerted investigators to their trail, police said.  The arrests of Dion Johnson, age 38, and Yolanda Lower, age 46, who were both wanted in connection with a stabbing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were announced by the Westchester County Police Department on Monday, April 22. According to the department, the events leading up to the arrests began when authorities learned of a stolen vehicle being driven near the Mount Vernon/Bronx border…

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by Ben Crnic