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Documentary highlights Burton Rocks' journey from adversity to award-winning filmmaker
Burton Rocks '94, who faced severe childhood asthma and spent much of his school years in hospitals, has produced an award-winning documentary almost 40 years later. The 30-minute film, "Burton Rocks Calling," features interviews with sports legends such as Charles Barkley and Nolan Ryan, Hollywood figures like Buddy Hackett and Mickey Rooney, and rare conversations with Negro League legends Buck Leonard and Buck O'Neil.
NYS Chaplain Task Force and Represent Church donate backpacks to students
The New York State Chaplain Task Force, in coordination with Represent Church, donated approximately 100 backpacks filled with supplies to students at the William Floyd Learning Center. Leaders from both organizations met recently to make the donation, aimed at assisting students and their families as they start the school year.
Samsung accused of selling fire-prone ranges
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a major electronics manufacturer alleging that their products pose serious safety risks to consumers.
Colvin Center hosts visiting scholars from Indonesia West Bank
For the third year in a row, the Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) will host two visiting fellows. The visitors are part of an international program designed to strengthen fellows' media, communications, and leadership skills in their home countries.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: How a Dog Can Help You Live Longer
The Relationship between dogs and people is deep and old. Dogs and people began living together over 15,000 years ago. The connection was natural because both people and dogs are social beings, and both benefit mentally (and often physically) from strong social bonds.
Technology services company faces class action lawsuit following major data breach
A recent court filing has brought to light a significant data breach that has left thousands of individuals at risk of identity theft and financial losses. On August 15, 2024, Frederick Conaway filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against CSC ServiceWorks, Inc., alleging gross negligence in safeguarding personal information.
Biden-Harris Administration Forced to Make Largest Downward Revision of Jobs Numbers since 2009
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report made the largest downward revision of jobs in 15 years. The BLS report shows a staggering 818,000 jobs disappeared between April 2023 and March 2024.
Kennedy Drops Bomb on Democrats, Backs Trump for President
A grenade was tossed under the tent of the Democrats by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a party stalwart who suspended his campaign for president and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Kamala Costs Crippling the Country
To show how sky high inflation is crippling already hurting families, I turned to my own purchases on Amazon to compare and contrast how much more products cost thanks to the train wreck known as the "Biden-Harris Administration."
Deranged Dems' Deep Disdain for Trump on Display
Last week will undoubtedly be etched into the annals of Presidential campaign history. The Democratic National Convention, marked by a conspicuous absence of substantive policy discussions and an aggressive push for abortion rights, seemed to offer little more than a relentless barrage of anti-Trump rhetoric.
The United States Postal Service Pitches Big Changes to Stay Solvent
To save $3 billion a year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) wants to make some big changes. USPS hopes to save $30 billion over the next ten years putting the postal service back on solid footing.
House Report Details Biden Corruption
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden abused his office by engaging in a conspiracy to peddle influence to enrich his family, according to an Impeachment Inquiry report released by a trio of Congressional committees.
Powerful Rep. Visits Long Island
One of the most powerful members of Congress, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, made a visit to Long Island to accept the endorsement of the New York Conservative Party on behalf of Donald Trump in his bid to retake the White House. The former wrestling champion and coach shared some insight into his politics and made a case against continuing the Biden administration through the election of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Illegal Aliens Have Registered and Are Voting in Ohio – Prosecution Referrals Made
Heading into one of the most contentious, and arguably the most important elections in the modern era, ensuring only legal voters are voting is crucial. To that end, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that he has formally referred evidence of non-citizen voter registrations to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for further review and potential prosecution.
The Economic Lead Balloon of Kamala Harris
Government-mandated price controls have never worked, and in many cases, they have ended in disaster in countries such as the Soviet Union, Venezuela, and even the United States during the "Nixon Shock" when they were tried in 1971.
The Race for Digital Dominance
'Tis the season—not the festive one, but the season of presidential political campaigns. This is the time when information overload bombards us from every direction, making it hard to distinguish what's real from what's not.
84% of American Voters say Illegal Immigration is Bad for America
In a year when the economy, crime, and illegal immigration are top of mind for voters, there is no doubt what the overwhelming majority of voters feel about illegal immigration.
Walz Wilts Under National Spotlight
As a relatively obscure figure from Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has been able to fly below the political radar. Now, as the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the Oval Office, he finds himself in the glare of the national spotlight, and the picture emerging is not so pleasant.
Social Security Administration Makes $1.1 Billion in Bad Payments
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found the Social Security Administration wrote checks for a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion in improper payments for FY2024 and has a "record-breaking backlog" of 5.2 million cases.
New Department of Transportation Rule Requires a Quick Refund for Delayed or Canceled Flights
Have you ever had your flight canceled at the last minute leaving you stranded at the airport? Have you and your kids been trying to get away on vacation only to spend hours and hours stuck at the airport because your flight was delayed? Have you rented a car in desperation to get home because there was no hope of your flight taking off in any reasonable timeframe?
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.