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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

No More Snow Days in NYC: Remote Learning to Replace Them

New York City students won't have traditional snow days this year. Instead, they'll switch to remote learning when bad weather hits. The city's Department of Education is sticking with this plan, even though it faced issues earlier this year. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced this at

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Nov 21 2024WEATHER

Rain is finally coming to save New England from the drought!

New England has been bone dry for months. The last time Boston saw more than an inch of rain was way back on June 26. The region has been dealing with a bad drought and lots of wildfires. But guess what? A storm is on its way to bring some much-needed rain. This storm will hit New England early on

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hush Money Case: Where Do We Go From Here?

New York prosecutors aren't keen on dropping the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump. They maintain that just because he's about to take office again doesn't mean the charges should be thrown out. However, they're willing to discuss delaying his sentencing until his term is over. Th

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Patriots’ Barmore Back After Blood Clot Scare

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is all set to make a comeback after dealing with a health scare. He was diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp, but doctors have given him the green light to play. Barmore is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Rams th

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Water Trouble: New Jersey Faces Severe Drought

New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Mayor vs. White House: A Tale of Political Targeting

New York Mayor Eric Adams seems to have drawn the ire of the Biden administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson hinted that Adams' legal woes might be payback for his vocal criticism of the border crisis. This kind of political retaliation is typical of the Biden administration. They've turned the Jus

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Nov 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Assemblyman Harvey Epstein Finds Laughter in SNL Skit

New York State Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, representing Manhattan's East Side, had an unexpected moment of fame during Saturday Night Live's latest episode. He was caught off guard by a humorous skit that connected his name to two infamous figures, Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein. The 57-year-o

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Nov 04 2024SPORTS

Chris Olave's Concussion: A Serious Moment in the Game

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave found himself on the sidelines after an illegal hit by Carolina Panthers defensive back Xavier Woods. The hit, which occurred during the first quarter, led to Olave being carted off the field and ruled out with a concussion. This isn't the first time Olav

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Malachi Corley's Mistake: A Growth Opportunity

New York Jets' interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich is not one to mince words. After rookie wide receiver Malachi Corley dropped the ball just short of the end zone, he let his feelings be known. "I was definitely frustrated and angry, " Ulbrich admitted. But he also saw a valuable lesson in the mistake.

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