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Free Hats, Mittens, and a Warming Center to Help Friendship Residents Brave the Cold
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Community

Free Hats, Mittens, and a Warming Center to Help Friendship Residents Brave the Cold

(WNY News Now) With a new warming center and free hat and mitten distributions, the What God is Doing in Friendship NY alliance of churches is stepping up to offer warmth and support as a harsh cold front approaches this week. NY FRIENDSHIP Residents of the Friendship region will receive over six dozen free hats and mittens in a variety of sizes tomorrow in response to the bitterly cold weather that began this week. The items will be made available by the What God is Doing in Friendship ny partnership of churches on January 20, the third Monday of the month, during the Mission Agape food pantry distribution at the Church of God in Christ, located at 77 West Main Street, from 3 to 5 p.m. The distribution of quantities will be restricted to one set per person. CENTER As part of its 4th ...
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Natalie DiDonato, former ‘Mob Wives’ cast member, reported missing in Las Vegas
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Natalie DiDonato, former ‘Mob Wives’ cast member, reported missing in Las Vegas

Authorities stated Wednesday that a Las Vegas police hunt for the 44-year-old former reality TV star was initiated after the family of "Mob Wives" castmember Natalie "Nat D" DiDonator reported her missing. NBC News received confirmation from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department that a "missing person report has been taken for a Natalie DiDonato." A department official, however, refused to provide any additional information regarding the ongoing search. Before the family found out that she was in Las Vegas, DiDonato was supposed to be in Philadelphia, according to sister Janae DiDonato. She was in Philadelphia, I discovered. Her plan was to return home to Florida from Philadelphia. "She didn't board that flight," the sister told NBC News, adding that late last week, investigators di...
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Meta pushes back on claims that it’s boosting Trump on Facebook and Instagram
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Meta pushes back on claims that it’s boosting Trump on Facebook and Instagram

As he returned to the White House on Monday, Meta is refuting allegations that it promoted President Donald Trump and his administration on its platforms. After their government succeeded previous President Joe Biden, several Facebook and Instagram users voiced concern after receiving notices that their accounts had followed the sites of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. However, according to a Meta representative, the modifications were a normal part of administrative rotation. On Instagram, some users reported that the #democrat hashtag's search results weren't appearing on Monday or early Tuesday. Instead, they displayed a notice that said, "We've hidden these results," along with the warning that the phrase they looked for might contain sensitive content. Some users q...
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HHS official halts CDC reports and health communications for Trump team review
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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HHS official halts CDC reports and health communications for Trump team review

In a message on Tuesday, Dr. Dorothy Fink, President Donald Trump's acting secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, directed chiefs of all federal health departments to temporarily halt public communications while a review was conducted. The memo, which was obtained by NBC News, instructs the heads of the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to hold off on releasing any documents or communications—including press releases and regulations—to the public until they have been examined and approved by a presidential appointee. The pause began immediately and will end on February 1. The memo allowed for communications that might be deemed a critical health and safety issue to be released. During a ca...
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Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ children, immigrants
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ children, immigrants

The bishop presiding over Tuesday's first prayer service called on President Donald Trump to "have mercy" on his constituents, mentioning immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community in particular. The Episcopal bishop of Washington, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, gave the sermon as a component of a broader ecumenical event held at Washington National Cathedral following Inauguration Day. As is customary for presidents of both parties, Trump attended the service sitting in the front row with first lady Melania Trump, vice president JD Vance, and second lady Usha Vance. Looking straight at the president, Budde stated, "In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now." Democratic, Republican, and independent households all have childre...
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Bills fans raise over $60K for diabetes research to support Ravens player who dropped crucial pass
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Bills fans raise over $60K for diabetes research to support Ravens player who dropped crucial pass

Despite their reputation for wild antics, Buffalo Bills supporters have united to support an opposing player when he received a barrage of hate mail online this week rather than climbing on tables. Mark Andrews, a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, fumbled and then missed a two-point conversion that would have knotted the score in the fourth quarter of Sunday's pivotal playoff game between the Bills and the Ravens. In the end, the Bills prevailed 27–25 and will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. After the game, video showed Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson comforting Andrews, who seemed devastated. "We're a team," stated Jackson. "It's all of us, bruh, it ain't just you." In interviews after the defeat, Jackson and head coach John Harbaugh both backed the ...
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Supreme Court leans toward reviving excessive claim against cop who killed a Black man in a traffic stop
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Supreme Court leans toward reviving excessive claim against cop who killed a Black man in a traffic stop

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the justices of the Supreme Court seemed ready to grant a claim of excessive force against a police officer for shooting a Black man after a routine traffic stop in Houston. In April 2016, Ashtian Barnes, 24, was killed as he was talking to an officer when the car he was driving began to move forward. When the automobile proceeded, Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office traffic enforcement officer Roberto Felix Jr. leaped on the car door sill and shot Barnes twice. Barnes passed away right there. The question at hand is whether the courts improperly concentrated on Felix's decision to shoot rather than the seconds before it in order to determine whether he used excessive force. The decision will aid in deciding whether Janice Hughes, Barnes' mother, may proc...
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Tega Cay Council Grapples with Deer Management, Development Impacts, and ARPA Funding
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Government

Tega Cay Council Grapples with Deer Management, Development Impacts, and ARPA Funding

Committee structures, development concerns, ARPA financing, and the deer management program were among the topics discussed during the January 21, 2025, Tega Cay City Council meeting. Discussions & Action Items: Tabled Item: The council tabled the first agenda item to their February meeting. Approved Minutes: The council approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. Ordinance 581 Violation (27053 Catamaran Drive): The council tabled discussion regarding a potential ordinance violation concerning a Land Rover vehicle. The owner, Rory Forum, argued that the vehicle was neither abandoned nor derelict according to state law. ARPA Funding for Small Businesses: The council approved criteria for small businesses to receive ARPA...
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Governor Hochul Unveils FY 2026 Budget: Tax Cuts, Housing, and Public Safety Initiatives
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Economy

Governor Hochul Unveils FY 2026 Budget: Tax Cuts, Housing, and Public Safety Initiatives

Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the Video (WNY News Now) Without raising income taxes, Governor Kathy Hochul's $252 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget prioritized housing solutions, middle-class tax cuts, and historic investments in public safety. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York announced her Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, a $252 billion plan designed to alleviate financial strains, solve the housing crisis, and improve public safety. A $5 billion affordability program that includes the biggest middle-class tax cut in 70 years, saving 8.3 million New Yorkers money, is one of the agenda's main components. A $3 billion one-time inflation rebate is also included in the budget, with $300 cheques going to individuals and $500 to families. The child tax credit will be expanded b...
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York County Council Approves Multiple Rezoning Requests, Recognizes Sheriff Tolson for 33 Years of Service
23Jan By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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York County Council Approves Multiple Rezoning Requests, Recognizes Sheriff Tolson for 33 Years of Service

Personnel recognitions, public forum issues, zoning ordinance modifications, rezoning cases, and new business were among the many subjects discussed during the January 21, 2025, York County Council meeting. Employee Acknowledgments: Deputy Ray Feer: Recognized for his 33 years of service with the York County Sheriff s Office, particularly his 17 years as a School Resource Officer. He was praised for his positive impact on children and his dedication to community safety. Sheriff Kevin Tolson: Honored for his 33 years of service to York County, including his time as a patrolman, investigator, and Sheriff. He was commended for his leadership, particularly during challenging times like Detective Dodd s death and the COVID-19 pandemic. He was also recognized for his numer...
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