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National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing
National Coffee Day 2026: Where Free Cups, Special Deals Are Brewing Cafés, restaurants, and retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with plenty of freebies and deals! National Coffee Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular drinks in the US. The earliest credible evidence of coffee drinking dates to the middle of the 15th century at Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen, according to National Day Calendar. Monks roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee using methods similar to those used today. Yemeni traders brought coffee from Ethiopia and began cultivating it in Yemen. Coffee later spread to Euro…

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by Chris Spiker
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Swerving Car Leads To Discovery Of Nearly 45 Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Cops Swerving Car Leads To Discovery Of Nearly 45 Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Cops
Swerving Car Leads To Discovery Of Nearly 45 Grams Of Crack Cocaine In Hudson Valley: Cops A traffic stop in Putnam County led police to nearly 45 grams of crack cocaine and suspected heroin after the vehicle was seen swerving on Route 6, authorities said. The arrest followed a traffic stop on Gleneida Avenue in the Carmel hamlet shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, Carmel Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. According to the department, an officer stopped a Mercedes-Benz sedan after seeing it cross the double yellow line while traveling west on Route 6. A DMV check also showed that the vehicle's inspection had expired, police said. During the stop, Carmel Police K9 Offi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why
Lazy River Turns Into Intense Training Ground For First Responders In Westchester — Here's Why A lazy river at a popular Westchester County park recently became anything but relaxing.  Instead of swimmers floating along at Tibbetts Brook Park, the Yonkers attraction was filled with emergency responders using its moving water to practice potentially lifesaving flood and swift-water rescues, Westchester County Police said in a post on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The weeklong training was hosted by the Westchester County Police Emergency Services Unit and Yonkers Police ESU, with support from Westchester County Parks. Photos shared by Westchester County Police show dozens of first resp…

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by Ben Crnic
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Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers A university community is mourning as investigators seek answers about two student deaths. The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, confirmed the deaths Tuesday, Sept. 22. The students’ identities have not been publicly released, and authorities have not confirmed either cause of death. The Lafayette County Coroner’s Office said both students died Monday, Sept. 21, according to WTVA. The university said its police department remains in contact with local and state law enforcement. “The university is heartbroken by the loss of two students and extends our condolences to their famil…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles
Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles More than 300,000 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. General Motors issued the recall for 306,511 Buick and Chevy vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 10. The recall affects certain 2024 through 2026 models. The issue involves rearview cameras that can display a distorted image or go completely blank. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash while in reverse. GM started investigating complaints involving r…

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by Chris Spiker
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Vaccines Vaccines
Vaccines Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent disease. They significantly reduce risk by working with your body’s natural defenses to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your immune system responds and helps build protection. In some cases, the protection can last a lifetime from a series of vaccine doses. In others, such as tetanus or the flu, booster doses are needed every few years to keep you healthy. So, let’s talk about why it’s important for you and your family to stay up to date with your vaccines! How do vaccines work? Infections are caused by a disease-causing o…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester
Worker Hospitalized After Falling On Elevated Platform At Construction Site In Westchester A worker was hospitalized after an incident on an elevated platform at a Northern Westchester construction site.  The incident happened at 800 East Main St. on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, according to Mohegan EMS Chief Matthew Kness.  Mohegan EMS, Yorktown ALS operated by Empress Emergency Medical Services, and the Lake Mohegan Fire District responded to the scene. Arriving crews found one patient injured after falling on an elevated platform at the construction site, Kness said.  Mohegan EMS personnel and a Yorktown ALS paramedic treated the patient before transporting …

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by Ben Crnic
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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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by Chris Spiker
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$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC $4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC
$4 Million Mega Millions Prize Sold In Hudson Valley, Claimed By Local LLC A $4 million Mega Millions prize from a ticket sold in Orange County has officially been claimed.  Blue Pegasus Holdings Limited Liability Company (LLC) of New Windsor claimed the second prize from the June 9 drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 09, 30, 36, 38, and 40, missing only the Mega Ball, which was 03.  Although the standard Mega Millions second prize is $1 million, the ticket came with a randomly generated 4X Multiplier, quadrupling the prize to $4 million, according to the Lottery.  …

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by Ben Crnic
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Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show! Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show!
Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show! Visit the Armonk Outdoor Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27, 10 am to 5 pm. Honored as Armonk’s 2026 Organization of the Year, the Art Show consistently ranks among the top fine art shows in the country. Our artists are carefully juried each year to ensure a fresh and ever-changing array of work across all mediums and price points. Spend the day immersed in the work of 165 exceptional artists within our beautiful tree-lined venue. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and have fun experiencing FREE children’s activities in our extensive Family Activities Tent. Purchase ticket…

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Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When
Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly is returning to McDonald's with huge prizes up for grabs, including $1 million in cash, new vehicles, vacations, and help paying for a home or college debt. McDonald's announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22, that the popular game will return nationwide for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The promotion comes one year after McDonald's brought Monopoly back to US restaurants for the first time in nearly a decade. The 2026 edition will bring back the classic peel-off pieces, with all gameplay taking place on the McDonald's app. Eligible items include the Quarter Pounder with C…

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by Chris Spiker
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Man Dies After Fatal Leap Inside Mall In NY Man Dies After Fatal Leap Inside Mall In NY
Man Dies After Fatal Leap Inside Mall In NY A man died after jumping from an upper floor inside the Palisades Center Mall in Rockland County, police confirmed.  The incident happened at the Palisades Center Mall at 1000 Palisades Center Drive in West Nyack at around 7:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to Clarkstown Police.  Officers were called to the mall about three minutes later. An investigation determined that the adult man had jumped from an upper interior floor of the mall, police said.  He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld until his family can be …

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by Ben Crnic
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'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen: Reports 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen: Reports
'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen: Reports The controversial influencer behind the "looksmaxxing" trend is accused of raping and drugging a teen girl in Massachusetts. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was charged with one count each of rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor. The Bulwark first reported the charges on Monday, Sept. 21. The charges against the 20-year-old were filed in Orleans District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and reportedly stem from an incident on Cape Cod on Friday, May 23, 2025. The timeline appears to match allegations made in a separate civi…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe
Former Police Chief's Wife Charged In Hit-Runs In Westchester, DA Reveals Findings Of Probe The wife of a former Westchester County police chief has been charged in connection with two hit-and-run crashes — and prosecutors have also revealed the findings of a probe into how officers handled a third crash involving her minutes later.  Donna Costanzo, wife of retired Tuckahoe Police Chief John Costanzo, is facing two charges of leaving the scene of a property-damage accident stemming from crashes in Yonkers on Friday, Aug. 14, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22.  The DA's Office revealed the charges while announcing the conclus…

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by Ben Crnic
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Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…

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Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Two brothers-in-law building a business together were killed near Hersheypark by a 17-year-old driver who was high on marijuana and traveling more than 70 mph, police announced following a monthlong investigation. Ronald "Ron" Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, and James "Jim" Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, were killed in the head-on crash at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Harrisburg teen has now been charged as a juvenile with homicide by vehicle while DUI and DUI involving a controlled substance or metabolite, Derry Township police announced in a…

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Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Hudson Valley Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Hudson Valley Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA
Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Hudson Valley Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA A 25-year-old man accused of driving drunk when he struck and killed a bicyclist before leaving the scene in Dutchess County has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said. Joseph W. Marcinelli, 25, was arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 22, on an indictment stemming from the fatal crash on Salt Point Turnpike in Poughkeepsie early Saturday, Sept. 12, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said Marcinelli had a blood-alcohol content of around .19 percent, over twice the legal limit in New York, when he struck the bicyclist at around 12:30 a.m. ne…

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by Ben Crnic
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Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Hudson Valley Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Hudson Valley Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA
Driver Indicted In Fatal Hit-Run In Hudson Valley Was Over Twice Legal Limit: DA A 25-year-old man accused of driving drunk when he struck and killed a bicyclist before leaving the scene in Dutchess County has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said. Joseph W. Marcinelli, 25, was arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 22, on an indictment stemming from the fatal crash on Salt Point Turnpike in Poughkeepsie early Saturday, Sept. 12, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced.  Prosecutors said Marcinelli had a blood-alcohol content of around .19 percent, over twice the legal limit in New York, when he struck the bicyclist at around 12:30 a.m. ne…

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by Ben Crnic
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Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called
Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called A brief moment during President Donald Trump’s UN address put a familiar tech term in the spotlight. Trump used part of his roughly 30-minute speech Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, before the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan to argue against what he called a “globalist scheme” to control artificial intelligence. Instead, Trump proposed calling artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” or “SI.” “We’ll see if it sticks,” he said. Trump said the US should promote, rather than restrain, the technology. He described its potential as “bigger than the industrial revolution” and said t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Being Hit By Pickup Truck Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Being Hit By Pickup Truck
Bicyclist, 18, Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After Being Hit By Pickup Truck An 18-year-old woman was airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a pickup truck on an Orange County roadway while riding a bicycle, police said.  The crash happened on Route 209 in Deerpark at around 8:51 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, according to New York State Police. The agency said a 54-year-old Port Jervis resident had been driving a Chevrolet pickup truck north on Route 209 when he struck the 18-year-old woman, who was riding her bicycle south in the same lane, police said.  The bicyclist was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, where she was listed in sta…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Native Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports NY Native Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports
NY Native Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed more than a month after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax, and other drugs, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement to Variety on Tuesday, Sept. 22. "The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine," the coroner's office said. "The manner of death has been ruled accident." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and 4-ANPP is a chemical used to illegally manufa…

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Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment
Former Brewery Property Sold In Westchester — New Owner Plans Redevelopment The former home of a popular Westchester County brewery has been sold, and its new owner is now planning to redevelop the prominent property near the Hudson River.   The former Peekskill Brewery building at 47 South Water St. has been purchased by SFP Peekskill, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial announced on Thursday, Sept. 17.  The 14,000-square-foot, four-story property is located within Peekskill's waterfront district. It is near both the Metro-North station and the Hudson River.   The building once housed the Peekskill Brewery, which closed in November 2023, as prev…

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by Ben Crnic
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Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers
Stop & Shop Announces Fall Giveaway, New Grocery Offers Stop & Shop is brewing up a new freebie, giving shoppers a limited window to claim a seasonal pick-me-up. The supermarket chain will offer a free 48-ounce bottle of its ready-to-drink cold brew coffee from Friday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Oct. 1, while supplies last, the company announced. No purchase is necessary. However, customers must check in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk using a GO Rewards account to activate the offer. Checking in automatically adds a digital coupon to the shopper’s account. Customers without an account can create one at the kiosk. The giveaway is lim…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report
Ambulance Carrying Patient Gets Snagged In Downed Wires In NY: Report An ambulance carrying a patient to a hospital became caught in downed wires in Rockland County after a tractor-trailer crashed into a utility pole, according to reports.  The crash happened on South Airmont Road near Route 59 in Airmont early Tuesday, Sept. 22, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, the tractor-trailer struck a utility pole, bringing wires down across the area. The wires were initially believed to be live electrical lines but were later determined to be cable wires, the outlet said. At the same time, a Rockland Hatzoloh ambulance was pass…

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Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples
Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples A nationwide food recall is putting a range of pantry products under the microscope. GF Blends announced the recall Friday, Sept. 18, for select Truly AIP flour and bread mixes, plus EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. flat bread pizza mixes, according to the company’s FDA-posted announcement. The products may contain undeclared wheat gluten. People with celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance could have adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume the recalled items, GF Blends said. The company said independent third-party testing found gluten in plantain flour supplied by PMF Glob…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit
Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit A strengthening Nor'easter could deliver trouble in stages this week, battering Mid-Atlantic shorelines before shifting its heavier rain threat toward New England. The National Weather Service issued new coastal wind and marine alerts Tuesday, Sept. 22, warning of repeated tidal flooding, dangerous surf, and beach erosion.  A wind advisory covers New Jersey’s Atlantic shoreline Wednesday, Sept. 23, with gusts near 45 mph possible. National Weather Service forecast The immediate concern stretches south through Maryland and Virginia. Gusts could reach 40 to 45 mph along the Atlantic coa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing
Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Fall will get its first major sky show just days after the season officially begins. The autumnal equinox arrives Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:05 p.m. EDT, marking the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere, NASA says. The event occurs when the Sun crosses above Earth’s equator, leaving day and night close to equal in length. Four days later, the Harvest Moon will take center stage. NASA says the full moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26. It will appear near Saturn, with Neptune completing a loose triangle in the sky. The moon reaches peak illumi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know $167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know
$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know A multimillion-dollar settlement involving two of the world's biggest payment networks could put money back in consumers' pockets. Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a proposed $167.5 million class-action settlement covering certain ATM transactions dating back nearly two decades, according to the court-authorized settlement website. The case involves people who paid an access fee to withdraw cash from an independent ATM between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and were not fully reimbursed by their bank. Independent ATMs are machines not owned by Visa, Mastercard, a bank, or another fina…

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Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify
Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers can now file claims from a $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The claims process has opened for consumers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between Monday, June 10, 2024, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to the settlement website. The settlement follows a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading customers with ads for new AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, that weren't available as expected. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed in May to pay $250 million t…

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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