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Albany man dies in single-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (125+ words) TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WVUE) - A 38-year-old Albany man died after a single-vehicle crash on LA Highway 40 at Huck Road early Saturday, police said. State police responded to the crash at 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 12. The man killed was identified as James M. Crawford....
78th Training Division honors Col. David Farabaugh during retirement ceremony
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (154+ words) JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — From left, Brig. Gen. Andrew F. Scarcella, commanding general of the 78th Training Division, Col. David M. Farabaugh, outgoing officer with 1st Brigade, 78th Training Division, Brig. Gen. Jonathan W. Bennett, deputy commanding general (support) of the 200th Military Police Command,…...
‘Charged with the duty to comfort:’ Honorary Army major promoted at hospital ceremony
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (634+ words) Follow Stars and Stripes Pacific Facility dog, Earl, is flanked by Madigan Army Medical Center’s Director Col. Jimmy Watts, right, and handler, Tracy Baker, during an honorary promotion ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 3, 2026. (Sean Hall/U.S. Army) By…...
Costco's newest store is about to open in SoCal after years of litigation
21+ hour, 34+ min ago (532+ words) After years of litigation and anticipation, Camarillo is getting its own Costco Wholesale outpost. Michael Okuma, Costco’s director of real estate development, confirmed that the newest warehouse is scheduled to open to shoppers on Oct. 30. Located on West Ventura Boulevard…...
New York’s COVID corruption stands out only for our leaders’ hypocrisy
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (427+ words) New York’s COVID-era corruption fallout is still raining down, years after the last mask mandate expired. Former Deputy State Budget Director Sandra Beattie just got dinged a measly $5,000 fine by the pathetic state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government…...
State's ex-budget chief draws fine for work with LI lobbyist
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (533+ words) Sandra Beattie was the state's acting budget director in 2023. Credit: AP/Hans Pennink ALBANY — The state’s former acting budget director admitted she violated state ethics laws and agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after an investigation found she took actions that…...
Schenectady faces ‘27 budget deficit in range of $15M: mayor
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (978+ words) PETER R. BARBER Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy speaks at the ribbon cutting of the new M&T Center Thursday, August 14, 2025. This article was paid for by donations to The Community Journalism Fund. SCHENECTADY — Schenectady will face a major budget shortfall in…...
Chaverim of Middlesex County Honors Its Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Night
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (352+ words) On Aug. 18, Chaverim of Middlesex County held its annual member appreciation night, bringing together responders and dispatchers for an evening dedicated to recognizing the volunteers whose commitment and dedication allow the organization to serve the community throughout the year. Hosted…...
Worker found dead after apparent explosion on petroleum barge in Staten Island
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (102+ words) KDNL Worker found dead after apparent explosion on petroleum barge by MINA ALLEN | The National News Desk STATEN ISLAND, New York (TNND) — A worker was found dead after an apparent explosion on a barge on Staten Island on Thursday, according…...
Albany reveals final report on improving city's nightlife
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Turning the lights back on has been Mayor Dorcey Applyrs' motto since entering office in Albany. With that came an executive order creating the Nightlife Economy Council in January. The Nightlife Economy Council here in Albany has revealed…...