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See how Staten Island elementary schools are ranked by U.S. News & World Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For many New York City families, most elementary schools are zoned schools, which means students are typically assigned to a school based on their home address. For that reason, many families take into account the school...

Forget AL East crown, Blue Jays taking aim at top of AL or MLB
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Baseball A summer of opportunity awaits for a first-place Blue Jays team playing with a purpose and growing sense of something special Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer, right, is doused by teammates after they...

NYCFC flying giant pigeon from Staten Island to Queens to celebrate pivotal year for soccer in
The millions of pigeons that call New York City home are getting a 700-lb, five-story-tall cousin floating around the coast of Manhattan on Tuesday. New York City FC (NYCFC) is releasing the pigeon on the “Five Borough Flight” that starts at the...

Wealthiest places in N.Y.: Where does Staten Island rank?
Think New York City is home to the wealthiest counties in New Yorkers state? Think again. According to recent U.S. Census data, Manhattan (New York County), the wealthiest of the five counties in New York City, lands in sixth place statewide with...

House earmarks are back — here’s what members requested for fiscal 2026
Community funding projects are roaring back for fiscal 2026 spending bills, after being stripped from a short-term stopgap spending deal earlier this year, as the House faces the difficult task of passing all 12 appropriations bills before the...

Op-Ed | Keeping New Yorkers safe with the lowest shootings in recorded history and six-straight quarters of declining crime
Mayor Eric Adams during off topic questions on May 6. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell The Adams administration’s north star has always been public safety. New Yorkers want to send their kids to school, go to work, shop in their local store, go out for...
It’s the late 2000s again at Staten Island’s Maker Park Music Fest
Part of Staten Island is effectively transforming into late-2000s Brooklyn this weekend with a two-day indie revival ripped from the Pandora stations of yesteryear. The Maker Park Music and Art Fest will be headlined by avant-electronic musician...

Cooling centers open across the city to help New Yorkers beat the heat
The city announced cooling centers across the five boroughs will be open on Tuesday to help New Yorkers beat the heat. High heat can be dangerous to certain New Yorkers. The city said it is providing resources and ways to stay cool, specially...

'Click to Cancel' Rule: How it helps New Yorkers cancel subscriptions
by: George Gandy Posted: Jul 8, 2025 / 01:57 PM EDT Updated: Jul 8, 2025 / 02:12 PM EDT ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The ability to cancel unwanted subscriptions is about to become a lot simpler. The Federal Trade Commission’s new “Click to Cancel”...
Proof & Company Spirits closes Singapore distribution business
SINGAPORE – After 13 years, Proof & Company Spirits – the Singapore-based distribution arm of independent spirits company Proof & Company – has entered provisional liquidation. It cited closures in the food and beverage scene (F&B) as a reason for...
Space Force Vice Chief Guetlein Confirmed To Lead Golden Dome
The Senate on July 17 voted by unanimous consent to confirm U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to lead the Trump administration’s Golden Dome for America initiative. Guetlein currently serves as the service’s vice chief of space operations and...
Politics: 2025Talks - July 21, 2025
Politics and views in the United States. Congress cuts funding for public broadcasting, as federal 'school choice' tax credits face pushback. Trump's Epstein troubles spread, and protests from last week through the weekend honor the late...
Fly Any Class, Drive First Class: Welcome to Avis First
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2025-- Imagine this. You’ve just landed. Instead of wandering through a crowded parking garage or waiting for a shuttle, a welcome message pops up through your Avis app. By the time you reach the airport...

An accuser’s story suggests how Trump might appear in the Epstein files
National News Jeffrey Epstein appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla., July 30, 2008. Uma Sanghvi / Palm Beach Post via AP, File By Mike Baker and Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times Service updated on July 21, 2025 | 8:22 AM 6 minutes to read...

Nicole Scherzinger waves and blows kisses to a sea of adoring fans after performing her final Sunset Boulevard show on Broadway
Nicole Scherzinger was seen emotionally waving and blowing kisses to a sea of adoring fans after performing in her final ever show for Sunset Boulevard. The former Pussycat Doll, 47, brought the house down in a dramatic farewell performance as...

Kelsea Ballerini's Self-Care Summer
Fresh off the heels of an impromptu girls trip to Paris and on hiatus from her Patterns tour until fall, country music star Kelsea Ballerini is making a pit stop in New York City for a moment of calm. "I'm not used to having time off. It's like,...

Former Wildcat Max Jones signs overseas
After a standout graduate season at Kansas State, Max Jones is heading overseas to begin his professional career. Jones signed his first pro contract with Manchester Basketball of the Super League Basketball which replaced the former British...

Star Trek and Mission Impossible actor dies just five days after his birthday
Tom Troupe, known for his roles in Mission Impossible and Star Trek, has passed away at the age of 97. The actor died from natural causes at his Beverly Hills home, with his family confirming the sad news on Sunday, five days after his birthday....

Gospel Rap from the Rez: Lil' Mike and Funny Bone
The Native American Music Awards (NAMMY) released the list of the 2025 winners. The list illustrated some known artists and others who are up and coming. Native American Music Awards Honors 2025 Winners “The 2025 Native American Music Awards...

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Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Getax ZX10 G2: 30-second review Getac is one of those companies that likes to keep...