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Gillibrand: Free meals for K-12 students amid rising grocery, gas prices " Oneida Dispatch
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (370+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY held a virtual press conference May 20 to call for passage of her Universal School Meals Program Act, legislation that would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack to all schoolchildren. The'Universal School Meals Program…...
Smullen wins with delayed EV bus mandate, demands opt-out for rural schools
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (321+ words) This so-called "green" mandate is a ridiculous proposition that makes upstate residents foot the bill for downstate climate goals that simply don"t fit our region," Smullen said. We"re talking about an additional $8 to $15 billion in transportation costs statewide,…...
David F. Burgess Obituary - Hamilton, NY
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (209+ words) On January 20, 1968, he married, Rebecca L. "Becki" Eaves, at the Earlville United Methodist Church. Together they shared more than five decades of marriage, building a life centered on friendship, and service to others. He loved traveling the country in his RV,…...
Local officials hold boater's safety forum in Sylvan Beach
23+ hour, 56+ min ago (700+ words) The law enforcement agencies present want to stress the importance of wearing life jackets, the zero-tolerance position they take on those who operate boats while intoxicated, and the requirement enacted January 1, 2025, that all operators of motorized vessels must have a…...
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (699+ words) By MARK CARLSON and LORNE COOK Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5, 000 troops, and U. S. officials confirmed about 4, 000 service members were'no longer rotating into Poland from Germany. The dispatch to Germany of…...
Britney Spears was "confrontational" and "flamboyant" but tested low for alcohol during DUI stop
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (503+ words) Her speech was rapid and slurred, her gait was unsteady, and she was fidgeting with her fingers," the report from the California Highway Patrol said. Her mood changed from confrontational and agitated to flamboyant and compliant. She also appeared to…...
Yankees send rookie Spencer Jones back to Triple-A with more roster moves looming – Oneida Dispatch
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (12+ words) Spencer Jones" first stint in the majors has come to an end....
Museum events highlight Belmont Festival (June 3-7)
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (193+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. " The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will open two new special exhibitions and host several exciting public events coinciding with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival from June 3-7. On Wednesday, June 3, the Museum's latest exhibits, Capturing…...
Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestion
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (412+ words) With a metropolitan area of some 23. 1 million people, traffic congestion is quite intense during rush hours, especially in the area near Azteca stadium. The city has pollution issues that could also be a problem for fans with respiratory conditions. Remember,…...
World Cup co-host Mexico traces its soccer roots to miners from Cornwall
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (736+ words) By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, AP Sports Writer While the sport is growing across North America, it has long been the undisputed No. 1 in Mexico, which will become the first country to host three men's World Cups. The roots of modern Mexican…...