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Construction set to start on Harmony Cove
The Gleaner
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July 17, 2025
Construction is to get under way on the long-awaited Harmony Cove resort immediately after a groundbreaking exercise later this month, bringing tangibility to the US$1-billion luxury project more than 20 years after it was first announced by...
Affordable housing, community services coming to East New York megachurch's campus
Gothamist - New York
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July 16, 2025
Officials say an East New York redevelopment project that broke ground on Tuesday will ultimately bring more than 2,000 affordable housing units to the Christian Cultural Center’s campus — as well as a community space with child care, senior...
U.S. Nonprofits Funnel Millions to Israeli Army Volunteers
The Intercept
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July 19, 2025
American volunteers for the Israeli army have partied with Ben Shapiro in Boca Raton, met with House Republicans Brian Mast and Mike Lawler in Washington, and joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion. On a Manhattan rooftop late...
Ed Cox criticizes New York's gun manufacturer liability law
Empire State Today - New York
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July 15, 2025
ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement following a recent court ruling that allows gun manufacturers to be held liable for shootings. “The recent decision upholding New York’s reckless gun manufacturer liability law is another example...
Agriculture program coordinator named
Observer Today
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Sofia Russo joins CCE Chautauqua. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced Sofia Russo as their new Agriculture Program Coordinator. Sofia brings hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, education, and community...
Farmers forced to shut down operations after discovering devastating health risk: 'I am hoping this will help us better understand'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
Maine farmers are worried about their health and that of their families after state regulators discovered that more than 80 farms were contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals." What's happening? Farmers like Adam Nordell, who spoke with News...
TSA Warns All Smartphone Users—Do Not Use These Networks
Forbes
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Is public WiFi dangerous?AFP via Getty Images Holiday season is now upon us. And as we head to airports across the U.S. and overseas, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new warnings for all smartphone (and PC) users to...
The Pretty Summer Top You'll See in Every New York Park This Summer
Who What Wear
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July 16, 2025
By now, you probably already know that boho fashion is back (think ruffles, lace, and handkerchief hemlines) and taking the spotlight in all its glory. If you're not into going full Sienna Miller circa 2004, but still want to embrace the...
New Jersey And New York City Hit By Heavy Rain And Flash Flooding
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Flash flooding hit New York City and New Jersey overnight as heavy rains battered the region. Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania were also affected, with meteorologists recording unprecedented amounts of rainfall, causing...
How China built a global port network
Mint
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July 20, 2025
When a Hong Kong conglomerate set plans this year to sell its global network of shipping ports to an American-led investment group, two facilities in Panama got most of the attention. But the real action is in Europe, where Chinese business...
AI and the New Urban Frontier: Adequate Zoning and the Cities We Deserve
The AI Journal
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July 18, 2025
A City That Rewrites Its Rules Picture a city that rewrites its own rules as it grows — zoning that adapts in real time to infrastructure capacity, social sentiment, environmental impact, and community needs — a fluid built environment that...
Tilman Fertitta spent $270M for real estate on the Strip. Now it’s a parking lot
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada
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July 15, 2025
Just a few years ago, Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta was forging ahead with plans to build a luxury Las Vegas resort. He bought a plot of real estate on the Strip for $270 million, secured approvals for a towering hotel-casino and demolished...
Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Bid Dead Following Council Vote
Casino.org
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July 15, 2025
Posted on: July 15, 2025, 08:18h. Last updated on: July 15, 2025, 09:18h. Bally’s Bronx is dead The $4 billion casino application failed to gain land-use zoning permissions Seven casino bids remain for three downstate New York casino licenses...
Trump says Cuomo ‘should stay’ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani
Al Jazeera
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July 15, 2025
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to run as an independent in the New York City mayoral race, renewing his attack against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Asked about Cuomo’s...
More Smart Meters Are Coming To Western New York
WYRK - New York
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July 16, 2025
As much as technology has evolved and improved over the years, many aspects of our daily lives continue to function as they have for over 100 years. Just looking around some parts of Buffalo, there are many sections in the region that still use...
4 Creative Ways to Engage Children in Stem Over the Summer: Tips to Foster Curiosity and Problem-Solving at Home
The Good Men Project - California
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July 20, 2025
The Trump administration is reshaping the pursuit of science through federal cuts to research grants and the Department of Education. This will have real consequences for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or...
Regents Board unveils 'Portrait of a Graduate' for New York diplomas
WGRZ - New York
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July 16, 2025
By fall 2027, The New York State Board of Regents will phase out regents as a graduation requirement BUFFALO, N.Y. — Major changes are on the horizon for how high school students in New York State earn their diplomas. Starting in the fall of 2027,...
July 4th costs remain high in New York, across country
WAMC - New York
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July 15, 2025
As shoppers head to buy burgers and dogs for the July 4th holiday, costs are less of a concern than they were a year ago. According to an annual American Farm Bureau Federation survey, the average cost for an Independence Day cookout is $70.92 for...
From Square Footage to Storytelling: How Dorin Ghilescu Is Redefining Commercial Real Estate Through Brand Strategy
Home Business Magazine - Minnesota
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July 15, 2025
In today’s hyper-competitive real estate landscape, it takes more than location and square footage to stand out. Visionary entrepreneurs are blending finance, design, and storytelling to create properties that not only attract tenants—but shape...
As New York City debates free buses, Westchester County cracks down on fare evasion
WAMC - New York
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July 15, 2025
In 2022, Westchester County eliminated summer bus fares on its county-wide system, the Bee-Line. The “Free Bee” program was touted as a way to increase ridership after the COVID-19 pandemic and help low-income residents access some of the county’s...