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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NY: Community Issues and Volunteering

One of the requirements to be a vendor at Hudson's annual Latinx Festival is having someone on staff who is bilingual in English and Spanish. (Tony Ramirez/Columbia County Sanctuary Movement)
Hudson, NY, holds its 4th Annual Latinx Festival

Hudson, New York will hold its fourth annual Latinx Festival on Sunday. The festival celebrates a wide range of cultures through food, dancing and …

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Close to 4 million tons of food waste ends up in New York City landfills yearly, which comprises 20% of the city's waste. (Adobe Stock)
NYC nonprofit helps communities fight food insecurity

A New York City nonprofit is helping communities fight food insecurity. Rethink Food began in 2017 with the mission of taking excess food from top …

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Más allá de las leyes climáticas, la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos en dos casos podría anular regulaciones sobre políticas de salud, ya que la mayoría de las leyes de salud son regulaciones federales. (Adobe Stock)
Corte Suprema decidirá si mantiene la “deferencia Chevron”

Dos casos de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar el papel de las agencias federales a la hora de aclarar leyes ambiguas. Los …

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Reports show closing Mount Sinai Beth Israel means sending people to Bellevue or NYU Langone's Tisch Hospital, which have high-volume emergency departments, with up to three-hour wait times. (Wikimedia Commons)
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital slated to close July 12

New York City's Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is slated to close on July 12. Mount Sinai Health Systems cites financial reasons since the hospital …

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Los informes muestran que cerrar Mount Sinai Beth Israel significa enviar personas a Bellevue o al Hospital Tisch de NYU Langone, que tienen departamentos de emergencia de gran volumen con tiempos de espera de hasta tres horas. (Wikimedia Commons)
Hospital Mount Sinai Beth Israel cerrará el 12 de julio

Está previsto que el Hospital Mount Sinai Beth Israel de la ciudad de Nueva York cierre el 12 de julio. Mount Sinai Health Systems cita razones …

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As of this writing, a petition to stop Nassau County's plan to deputize residents with gun permits has 2,080 signatures. (Adobe Stock)
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire

Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …

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A report from Yale and George Mason universities finds 27% of Americans are
NY faith leaders help people address 'ecological grief'

As the impacts of climate change grow, New Yorkers and people across the country are grieving for the environment. Ecological grief, also known as …

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New York has made strides in voter access through the June 2022 enactment of The New York Voting Rights Act. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)
New York Senate pushes for more ballot access

Just a week into the legislative session, New York lawmakers are moving to uphold democracy and expand voting rights. The state Senate passed a …

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The 78th session of the U.N. General Assembly included a speech from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who spoke of peace with Saudi Arabia. The annual meeting's focus was the global warming crisis. (RawBeautyPixels/Adobe Stock)
Why Israeli politics matter in NYC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly sparked major demonstrations in New York City on Friday…

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The 15 confirmed weather and climate disasters that affected the U.S. in 2023 created around $32.7 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Is your household ready to survive one? (Adobe Stock)
Experts Guide NYers During National Preparedness Month

Experts are advising New Yorkers about how to stay safe during natural disasters as part of National Preparedness Month. New York has been preparing …

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Ticonderoga's DRI grant is part of the sixth round of funding for this program. Grant winners from past years include Plattsburgh, Massena Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake. (Adobe Stock)
Ticonderoga Has Big Plans for Downtown Revitalization Grant

The Town of Ticonderoga has received a Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant from the state. The $10 million grant will go toward a series of …

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Una encuesta de Gallup de 2021 muestra que la mayoría de las personas que tienen sus planes para el final de la vida en orden tienen 50 años o más. Solo uno de cada cinco estadounidenses menores de 30 años tiene un testamento. (Adobe Stock)
Numerosas razones por las que las personas retrasan la planificación del final de la vida

Agosto es el Mes Nacional de Hacer un Testamento, un momento oportuno para que los neoyorquinos comiencen a planificar el final de la vida, segú…

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