Bristol, PA
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Hershey's Kisses Become Pennsylvania's Official State Candy Hershey's Kisses Become Pennsylvania's Official State Candy Hershey's Kisses Become Pennsylvania's Official State Candy
Hershey's Kisses Become Pennsylvania's Official State Candy The Keystone State is now also the Hershey's Kiss state.  The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday, March 26 designating the chocolate treat as the state's official candy.  6abc reports that the legislation was inspired by a group of students in the Council Rock School District who were working on a project for a civics class.  "Hershey's Kisses are one of the most iconic chocolate products ever created by Hershey's and one of the most recognized and beloved chocolate products around the world," the bill says.  More than 70 mill…

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by Mac Bullock
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes
Yet Another Renowned NJ Catering Venue Passes: The Woodcliff Lake Hilton Closes Yet another North Jersey hotel that rings with decades worth of fond memories is biting the dust -- and raising the anxiety levels for customers forced to find another venue for their weddings, proms, bar mitzvahs and other special events. The Hilton Woodcliff Lake is closing within the next two weeks, having been sold at auction to a company headed by a New Jersey-bred billionaire developer. "I personally have been going to events there since I was a teenager. My own Sweet 16, proms, fundraisers were all held there," New Jersey State Sen. Holly Schepisi said. “I’m sorry to see such a long-…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Massapequa, NY
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Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat
Poll Shows Tight Race In Special Election For George Santos Congressional Seat New polling is showing a tight race ahead of New York’s special election to fill George Santos’ vacant House seat. An Emerson College/PIX11 poll of 3rd District voters released Thursday, Jan. 18, shows Democrat Tom Suozzi narrowly leading Republican Mazi Pilip 45 percent to 42 percent. Five percent of voters want someone else for the job while nine percent are still undecided, the poll found. Earlier Report: Election Date Set To Fill George Santos' Vacant House Seat The 3rd District seat – which represents parts of Nassau County and Queens – has sat vacant since Santos was ousted i…

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by Michael Mashburn
Newark, NJ
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'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post 'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post 'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post
'D Brooks Special': Newark Airport Restaurant Drops Price Of $78 Meal To $18 After Online Post You too can eat and drink like a well-known New York Times columnist at Newark Airport, but now at a discounted rate. Smokehouse, located in Terminal A at the airport, announced on social media it is offering a hamburger, fries and a double shot of whiskey for $17.78.  Earlier report: NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport The move comes in response to a post from David Brooks, who bemoaned that his meal consisting of those items cost $78. Just added to the Menu. We’re the topic of America right now! #youcantbeatourmeat Nina Dawkins Kevin W Wortham Maurice…

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by Sam Barron
Newark, NJ
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NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport
NY Times Columnist Mocked For Alleged $78 Meal At Newark Airport A tweet by David Brooks, a conservative commentator who writes for the New York Times, complaining about the price of a meal at Newark Airport has gone viral, with some questioning its authenticity. Brooks lamented that his burger, fries and alcohol combo cost $78 in a post on  the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) that has been viewed almost 15 million times. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 "This is why Americans think the economy is ter…

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by Sam Barron
Brentwood, NY
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Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A brand-new report ranks all 50 states from top to bottom based on a variety of factors. U.S. News & World Report released its annual best states rankings on Tuesday, May 2, and New York came in at -- drumroll, please -- No. 20. Rankings were based on statistics in several categories, including economy, crime, health care, infrastructure, and education. A total of 48.8 percent of New Yorkers are college educated, the report said. New York has a median income of $43,462 and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of just over $2 billion. Utah is the top-ranked state in the rankings. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Yonkers, NY
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New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Yonkers Store New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Yonkers Store New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Yonkers Store
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Yonkers Store Nearly two dozen New York locations are among a new round of scheduled closures announced by struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Another 87 stores are due to close in 2023, the company announced this week, including 23 locations in New York. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. “This store fleet reduction expands the compan…

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by Michael Mashburn
White Plains, NY
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Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's
Westchester County Given Aa1 Bond Rating By Moody's Westchester County has just received an Aa1 bond rating by Moody's Investors Service, reflecting the county's "diverse and resilient economy," according to the company. In addition, it has upgraded the county’s rating outlook to positive from stable.  Earlier Report - County's Bond Rating Outlook Upgraded By Fitch Ratings According to the report that came with the rating, the county has benefitted from "strong resident wealth, a sizeable corporate base, and healthy full value per capita," as well as a home for workers commuting to New York City, according to Moody's.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Hagerstown, MD
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'You Out Biden-ed Yourself:' John Oliver Jokes On HBO About President's Trip To Maryland Plant 'You Out Biden-ed Yourself:' John Oliver Jokes On HBO About President's Trip To Maryland Plant 'You Out Biden-ed Yourself:' John Oliver Jokes On HBO About President's Trip To Maryland Plant
'You Out Biden-ed Yourself:' John Oliver Jokes On HBO About President's Trip To Maryland Plant President Joe Biden’s return to Maryland didn’t get off to a great start, and people were paying attention. The Commander-in-Chief was in Washington County at the Volvo Power Train Plant in Hagerstown over the weekend to tour the facility and give a speech on the economy, but when he stepped up to the podium, he misspoke, and comedian John Oliver made a note of it. In the lead-in on “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on Sunday, Oct. 9, the late-night host featured Maryland prominently, but only to highlight the president’s gaffe when he started his speech by confidently stating: “Let me s…

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by Zak Failla
Hagerstown, MD
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Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland
Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland Maryland is getting ready to roll out the red carpet as President Joe Biden expects to visit Hagerstown on Friday, the White House announced. Biden will be at the Volvo Power Train Plant in Hagerstown on Friday, Oct. 7 to “deliver remarks on building the economy from the bottom up and middle out” during his visit, according to White House officials. No official time for the visit was provided, though staffers tipped their cap by advising motorists to avoid the roads between the Maugans Avenue entrance to Volvo and the Hagerstown Regional Airport between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday. The C…

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by Zak Failla
Albany, NY
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Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan When it comes to President Biden’s sweeping plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, a majority of New Yorkers support the move, according to a fresh Siena College poll.  The poll found that by 56 to 33 percent, New Yorkers supported the plan, which would forgive up to $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants with loans held by the Department of Education. Non-Pell Grant recipients would have $10,000 in student debt canceled. Among those polled, 29 percent think Biden’s plan goes too far, while 21 percent said it doesn’t go far enough. Thirty-nine …

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by Michael Mashburn
Towson, MD
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Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report
Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report Maryland has earned the spot for best in the nation in for gender parity, reports US News. Maryland has taken the top spot overall in the study's education category, placing first for lower disparities for eighth graders in math and reading scores, and third for four-year public college graduation rates. The state has even made sure to prioritize K-12 education throughout the years, with both Democratic and Republican leaders, the report continues. The state also ranks number four in balanced representation and power. The study shows that states in the Northeast, West Coast, and to the west…

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by Annie DeVoe