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Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure
Sullivan County, County Manager Held In Criminal Contempt Over Nursing Home Closure A judge has found Sullivan County and its county manager in criminal contempt of court after officials continued moving residents out of a nursing home despite an order prohibiting the transfers. State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant issued the ruling on Thursday, Oct. 29, finding that the county and its manager, Joshua Potosek, knowingly violated an injunction meant to prevent residents from being removed from the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty.  The ruling followed testimony from eight witnesses, including seven called by attorney Michael H. Sussman of Goshen, who represent…

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Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread
Fire Danger Warning Issued For Hudson Valley: Gusty Winds Raise Risk Of Rapid Spread Dry conditions and gusty winds on Friday, Oct. 30, could cause fires to spread quickly across the Hudson Valley, prompting a warning from weather forecasters.  The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, warning of an elevated risk of fire spread across four counties through the late morning and afternoon.   The alert covers Rockland, Putnam, Orange, and Westchester counties, with both northern and southern Westchester included in the affected area.  According to forecasters, the increased fire danger is being driven by a comb…

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$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go $13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go
$13.4M Going To Projects In Westchester, Hochul Says: Here's Where Funds Will Go Three major projects in Westchester County are getting a combined $13.4 million in state funding, including a firehouse that has been closed for nearly five years and improvements to a popular Hudson Valley attraction.  New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the funding on Thursday, Oct. 29, saying the money will support projects in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Croton-on-Hudson.  The largest share, $6.3 million, will go toward renovating and reopening Mount Vernon Fire Station No. 4, which has been closed for nearly five years because of serious structural problems. According to …

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NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say
NY Mail Carrier Slashed In Head — Assailant Gets Prison Time, Feds Say A 50-year-old man previously convicted of robbery will spend more time in prison for a violent, unprovoked attack that left a New York City mail carrier with several deep cuts to his head, federal prosecutors said.  Bronx resident John Garcia, 50, was sentenced to 82 months in federal prison for attacking a US Postal Service employee who was delivering mail in the Bronx, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 29.  The attack happened on July 16, 2025, when Garcia approached the on-duty mail carrier from behind and assaulted him w…

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Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash
Tappan Zee Bridge To Glow Orange In Honor Of Westchester Worker Killed In I-287 Crash The Tappan Zee Bridge will be illuminated orange as New York honors a Westchester County father of two who was killed while working along Interstate 287 earlier this month.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the bridge, officially named the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will glow orange on Friday evening, Oct. 30, in memory of Jamil B. Wilson, 47, of White Plains.   Flags at state facilities across New York will also fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday in Wilson's honor.  Hochul said the statewide tribute is meant to honor Wilson's life while reminding dri…

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Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure
Indoor Ropes Course At Palisades Center Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List
Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…

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Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester
Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester Pickleball enthusiasts in Westchester County have a new place to play year-round, as a 22,000-square-foot indoor facility has opened in a former Buy Buy Baby store.  The Picklr Scarsdale, located at 1019 Central Park Ave. in Greenburgh, officially opened on Saturday, Oct. 17, and will celebrate with a grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  The new club features eight dedicated indoor pickleball courts, including a championship-sized court, along with professional-grade playing surfaces, a pro …

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$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester $60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester $60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester
$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester A new $60 million apartment building has been completed in a Westchester County downtown, bringing dozens of affordable homes, retail space, and a restaurant.  The development, located at 36-38 Main St. in Yonkers and known as The St. Clair, features 76 affordable apartments in a 10-story building that has been completed as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.  Developed by MacQuesten Development, the mixed-use property includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income. It was first…

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Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG
Ex-Mobster Turned NJ Councilman, Son Indicted In Loansharking Scheme: AG A former Gambino crime family associate who reinvented himself as a New Jersey councilman and vowed to do things "the right way" has been indicted alongside his son and another man in an alleged loansharking scheme involving threats of violence, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 30. John E. Alite, 64, of Englishtown, was indicted on multiple charges of theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, money laundering, terroristic threats, and conspiracy, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. His son, John P. Alite, 35, of Manalapan, was indicted on charges of usury, cons…

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22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash 22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash 22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash
22 Pound CT Cocaine Bust: Mount Vernon Man Among 9 Arrested As Feds Seize Drugs, $170K In Cash Investigators seized more than 22 pounds of cocaine and $170,000 in cash during a Connecticut parking lot bust tied to a drug network spanning the southeastern part of the state, federal prosecutors said. Nine people now face federal charges after a grand jury in New Haven issued a superseding indictment on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Five defendants face possible life sentences if convicted of the cocaine conspiracy charge, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced on Thursday.  Prosecutors identified Michael Smith, 53, of Lisbon, as the network’s supplier. They allege he provid…

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Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say
Car Falsely Reported Stolen In NY — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say An Ulster County man is accused of falsely reporting his Dodge Charger stolen and collecting an insurance payout while still having the vehicle, police said.   Napanoch resident Yaakov A. Handler, 22, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, following an investigation into a stolen vehicle report in Orange County dating back nearly two years, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 30.  The case began on Dec. 27, 2024, when Handler reported a 2015 Dodge Charger stolen on Route 17 in Monroe, according to State Police.   The agency said Handler later received an i…

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New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash
New York Native Killed In Pennsylvania Motorcycle Crash A motorcyclist killed in a collision with a sedan on Route 30 in Pennsylvania has been identified, the coroner’s office announced Friday, Oct. 30. Richard Pieper, 62, of Paradise, PA, originally of New York, was pronounced dead at the scene on Lincoln Highway at Simmontown Road in Salisbury Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. The crash happened around 3:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, emergency dispatchers said. The coroner’s office responded at 4:56 a.m., and a coroner investigator pronounced Pieper dead, according to the release. Pieper was transported to the Lancas…

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Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District
Elementary School Staff Member Asked To Get In White Sedan In Westchester: District Police are investigating a concerning incident at a Westchester County elementary school after a man in a white sedan approached a staff member and asked them to get into his vehicle, district officials said. The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 30, at Oakside Elementary School on Decatur Avenue in Peekskill, according to an announcement from the Peekskill City School District.  District officials said the man approached a school employee in a white sedan and asked the staff member to get inside. The employee refused and reported the encounter, prompting an investigation by the P…

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys
Deadly Danger Prompts Urgent Warning For 100K+ Magnetic Toys Federal regulators are warning about more than 100,000 children's toys that could cause serious injuries or death if their powerful magnets are swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the urgent warning for about 101,282 CHE-US Magnetic Robot Stick Figure Toys on Thursday, Oct. 29. The toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their arms and legs can release loose high-powered magnets. If swallowed, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the body and become lodged in the digestive system. This can cause intestinal perforations,…

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Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check
Dietary Supplement Recalled Nationwide: What Consumers Should Check A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled over possible Salmonella contamination, prompting consumers to check their bottles before taking another capsule. Vitality Works Inc., of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, according to its company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall covers 120-count white plastic bottles bearing lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. Both identifiers are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The listed UPC is 9948252099. Consumers…

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Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning
Ground Cinnamon Recalled By NY Company: Possible Lead Contamination Prompts Warning A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled over possible lead contamination, prompting shoppers to check their pantry shelves. New York-based SLR Food Distribution Inc., headquartered in Hicksville on Long Island, is voluntarily recalling Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The recall followed testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which found elevated lead levels in a product sample. No illnesses had been reported when the company announced the recall Thursday, Oct. 29. Consumers should stop using the recalle…

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Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake
Margaritas Cause Chemical Burns At Chili's Restaurant After Employee Mistake Several Chili's Grill & Bar customers suffered chemical burns after an employee accidentally used a cleaning chemical instead of sugar to make margaritas. The incident happened at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, the Foothills Health District said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 29. Three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns or similar symptoms after consuming the substance on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Health officials said the mistake began on Monday, Oct. 26, when an employee received a granulated degreasing chemical from a contractor powe…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV has voted in the 2026 midterm elections after the US-born leader of the Catholic Church publicly denounced some of President Donald Trump's policies. The Vatican confirmed on Friday, Oct. 30, that the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 71-year-old pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, remains a registered voter in his home state despite living at the Vatican. Leo is the first known sitting pope to cast a vote in a US election. "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was el…

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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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by Joe Lombardi
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CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…

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