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How Guthrie's MOM Unit is addressing maternal care gap in New York
Press and Sun Bulletin - New York
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Guthrie Clinic's MOM Unit, a 39-foot mobile facility, has served 81 patients and educated over 300 residents in rural New York since April. Funded by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the MOM Unit aims to treat 25,000 patients annually in New...
New York dance company makes European debut with powerful performance at Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Evening News
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July 31, 2025
A visceral, ritual-inspired dance performance from acclaimed New York choreographer Valerie Green is set to make waves at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, as Rite arrives at C ARTS | C venues for its highly anticipated European premiere. Running from...
New York, New Jersey declare state of emergency as heavy rain lashes US East Coast
China Daily Global
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NEW YORK -- The US states of New York and New Jersey on Thursday declared a state of emergency for areas under flash flood warnings, as heavy rain slammed the East Coast, threatened roads and disrupted air travel. The National Weather Service said...
Economists, Lawmakers React To Trump Firing Labor Chief
Newsweek
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August 1, 2025
By Hannah Parry is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics and society. She has covered politics, tech and crime extensively. Hannah joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked as an assistant...
Walmart Rolls Out Affordable Back-to-School Kits in New York
CNY News - New York
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August 1, 2025
Back-to-school season is here, and Walmart is making it easier for New York families. Back-to-school season is here, and Walmart is making it easier than ever for New York families to get everything they need—affordably. Walmart is a multinational...
Things to do in New York City: Aug. 2-3
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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August 1, 2025
New York City is a multicultural hub with dozens of museums, hundreds of parks and millions of people. The number of potential things to see and do can feel overwhelming, but NY1 has you covered with some of the highlights taking place this...
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World economies reel as Trump delivers blow with new modified reciprocal tariff
Firstpost
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August 1, 2025
Global markets reeled Friday after President Donald Trump’s tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments looked down the barrel of a seven-day deadline before higher duties take effect. Trump announced late Thursday that...
New York Jets Flight Connections 08/01/25
Gang Green Nation - New York
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August 1, 2025
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Washington Commanders. As has been the case all summer long, when a big name guy is rumored to be available, out come the stories about how the New York Jets might...
How Central New York Women Businesses Can Get A $5,000 Boost
CNY News - New York
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August 1, 2025
If you’re a woman running a business in Herkimer or Oneida County, this could be the boost you’ve been waiting for. The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, along with Baird Private Wealth Management and Griffiss Institute, is offering...
Bob Dylan’s former NYC townhouse asks $3M — with design by a famed Gilded Age architect
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
Find “Shelter From the Storm” in this historic townhouse that just listed for sale. A handsome Upper Manhattan property that Bob Dylan once called home has listed for $3 million, the Wall Street Journal reported. The megastar musician lived in the...
Heavy Rains Prompt a State of Emergency in New York and New Jersey
teleSUR
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August 1, 2025 Hour: 8:36 am On Thusday, the states of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency for areas under flash flood warnings, as heavy rain slammed the East Coast, threatened roads and disrupted air travel. RELATED: Flash...
Business Improvement Districts on Staten Island have new NYC trash rules to content with
SI Live - New York
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August 1, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island Business Improvement Districts are preparing for New York City’s new trash containerization rules, but without increasing costs to their members, according to local BID leaders. As part of their beautification...
Wild video shows fire shoot up through NYC manhole, sending pedestrians running
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
Shocking video shows a huge column of fire bursting up in a busy Brooklyn intersection as a manhole exploded high in the air — one of two in the borough in a matter of hours. Video posted on Citizen shows several cars driving through Bushwick at...
A new walkability ranking just dropped—and New York didn’t win
Time Out
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A new report from FitFlop has ranked 30 U.S. cities by how easy—and enjoyable—they are to explore on foot, and the Big Apple landed in sixth place. The surprise winner? Seattle. FitFlop’s first-ever Walkability Index considered five...
Higher U.S. tariffs will extend uncertainty for businesses, experts say
CBS News
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President Trump's executive order hiking tariffs on U.S. imports could drive up consumer prices and prolong uncertainty for millions of businesses, trade experts said. Materials issued by the White House on Thursday outline new tariff rates for...
NYC Parks, Queens leaders celebrate reopening of revamped Bayside Marina
QNS - New York
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August 1, 2025
NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa (second from left) joined Queens leaders and community members in celebrating the reopening of the Bayside Marina. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined Queens...
What are US ‘red flag’ gun laws; why didn’t they stop New York shooter?
Al Jazeera
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August 1, 2025
Law enforcement officials said Shane Tamura, the Las Vegas man suspected of killing four people on July 28 in a Manhattan office building, had a documented mental health history, raising questions about why he had access to guns. Police said...
Hong Kong Ballet to debut The Butterfly Lovers in NYC
China Daily Global
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Hong Kong Ballet dancers perform during The Butterfly Lovers, one of China's four great folktales and is often referred to as the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. HONG KONG BALLET This August, experience a breathtaking fusion of East and West...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:58 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out The stock market had its worst day since May after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on...
New York, New Jersey declare state of emergency as heavy rain lashes U.S. East Coast
Xinhua News Agency
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. states of New York and New Jersey on Thursday declared a state of emergency for areas under flash flood warnings, as heavy rain slammed the East Coast, threatened roads and disrupted air travel. The National...