Report: Poor children in NY twice as likely to have asthma
Report: Poor children in NY twice as likely to have asthma
Harlem has some of the highest asthma rates in the city. A new report released Friday is giving us a closer look at the chronic lung disease and who is struggling with it. Asthma is not only deadly but it's costing billions of dollars to treat. The report states roughly 1.7 million people in the state suffer from asthma. The Bronx and Harlem have some of highest rates among Medicaid recipients.
Harlem has some of the highest asthma rates in the city. A new report released Friday is giving us a closer look at the chronic lung disease and who is struggling with it. Asthma is not only deadly but it's costing billions of dollars to treat. The report states roughly 1.7 million people in the state suffer from asthma. The Bronx and Harlem have some of highest rates among Medicaid recipients.
Threat prompts early dismissal at College of New Rochelle
Threat prompts early dismissal at College of New Rochelle
Officials at the College of New Rochelle dismissed classes early at the New Rochelle campus on Friday after a student made threats over the phone, a law enforcement source told Fox 5 News.
Officials at the College of New Rochelle dismissed classes early at the New Rochelle campus on Friday after a student made threats over the phone, a law enforcement source told Fox 5 News.
Reality TV star 'Snooki' pregnant with baby #2
Reality TV star 'Snooki' pregnant with baby #2
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, the former star of the hit reality TV series,' Jersey Shore,' is expecting her second child with fiance, Jionni LaValle. "Jionni and I are so excited to confirm that we are expecting our second child! Now knowing that our test results are good and our baby is healthy, we can finally talk about it!" Polizzi wrote on her blog. Polizzi, 26, who hails from Marlboro, New York, and LaValle planned on having a second child before they marry.
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, the former star of the hit reality TV series,' Jersey Shore,' is expecting her second child with fiance, Jionni LaValle. "Jionni and I are so excited to confirm that we are expecting our second child! Now knowing that our test results are good and our baby is healthy, we can finally talk about it!" Polizzi wrote on her blog. Polizzi, 26, who hails from Marlboro, New York, and LaValle planned on having a second child before they marry.
Mighty Taco 'bans' Putin
Mighty Taco 'bans' Putin
Hey, Putin, don't even think about ordering a Super Mighty in Buffalo. Mighty Taco, a Buffalo-based chain of Mexican fast-foot restaurants, has banned Russian President Vladimir Putin from all of the company's 23 locations in western New York. The company known for its quirky ads announced on social media this week that effective immediately, Putin is banned from Mighty Taco for seizing Crimea from Ukraine.
Hey Putin, don't even think about ordering a Super Mighty in Buffalo. Mighty Taco, a Buffalo-based chain of Mexican fast-foot restaurants, has banned Russian President Vladimir Putin from all of the company's 23 locations in western New York. The company known for its quirky ads announced on social media this week that effective immediately, Putin is banned from Mighty Taco for seizing Crimea from Ukraine.
Woman admits restraining girls while husband raped
Woman admits restraining girls while husband raped
A 27-year-old woman has admitted holding down a 2-year-old and 4-year-old girl while her husband raped them. Defense lawyer Patti Campbell says Sierra Clark has a low IQ and was "groomed" by her husband, Ronald Clark, to help him carry out the rapes of the girls. He's now serving at least 27 years in prison for rape and child pornography.
A 27-year-old woman has admitted holding down a 2-year-old and 4-year-old girl while her husband raped them. Defense lawyer Patti Campbell says Sierra Clark has a low IQ and was "groomed" by her husband, Ronald Clark, to help him carry out the rapes of the girls. He's now serving at least 27 years in prison for rape and child pornography.
NYAG wants cops to carry heroin antidote
NYAG wants cops to carry heroin antidote
The emergency drug overdose device called Evzio just won approval from the Food and Drug Administration for use in non-hospital settings. Injecting it delivers one dose of the drug Naloxone, and can save the life of someone who has overdosed on heroin or other opiates. This comes at the same time Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced law enforcement officers statewide will carry Naloxone kits.
The emergency drug overdose device called Evzio just won approval from the Food and Drug Administration for use in non-hospital settings. Injecting it delivers one dose of the drug Naloxone, and can save the life of someone who has overdosed on heroin or other opiates. This comes at the same time Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced law enforcement officers statewide will carry Naloxone kits.
NY soldier wounded in Fort Hood shooting
NY soldier wounded in Fort Hood shooting
A soldier from western New York was wounded in the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting Wednesday, according to N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Maj. Patrick Miller, of Allegany, a small community along the Allegheny River, underwent surgery Wednesday evening, according to a report.
A soldier from western New York was wounded in the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting Wednesday, according to N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Maj. Patrick Miller, of Allegany, a small community along the Allegheny River, underwent surgery Wednesday evening, according to a report.
Islamic group gets OK to cut crosses off NY church
Islamic group gets OK to cut crosses off NY church
Some neighbors and former parishioners of a century-old Catholic church are protesting plans to remove six crosses from the roof and spires so the now-vacant Gothic structure can be used as a Muslim mosque.
A city board in upstate New York has given a Muslim group the go-ahead to remove six crosses from the roof and spires of a century-old former Catholic church so the now-vacant Gothic structure can be used as a mosque.
Some students opt out of Common Core testing
Some students opt out of Common Core testing
Common Core is new for everyone: students, parents, and teachers. Students in 3rd through 8th grades just ended the first of a three-day testing period. Many parents at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow, Long Island, are so upset but the implementation of the Common Core, they're pulling their kids out of the exams. Some schools across the state, including Woodland, have implemented a "sit and stare policy."
Common Core is new for everyone: students, parents, and teachers. Students in 3rd through 8th grades just ended the first of a three-day testing period. Many parents at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow, Long Island, are so upset but the implementation of the Common Core, they're pulling their kids out of the exams. Some schools across the state, including Woodland, have implemented a "sit and stare policy."
Monster floating crane arrives for Tappan Zee Bridge replacement
Monster floating crane arrives for Tappan Zee Bridge replacement
Billed as one of the world's largest floating cranes, the Left Coast Lifter will be going to work this spring on a new span that will replace the Tappan Zee Bridge on the Hudson River north of New York City. Here are five things to know about it. The crane's boom is 328 feet, and the barge it sits on is 356 feet long. The crane can lift 1,900 tons, or nearly 13 times the weight of the Statue of Liberty.
Billed as one of the world's largest floating cranes, the Left Coast Lifter will be going to work this spring on a new span that will replace the Tappan Zee Bridge on the Hudson River north of New York City. Here are five things to know about it. The crane's boom is 328 feet, and the barge it sits on is 356 feet long. The crane can lift 1,900 tons, or nearly 13 times the weight of the Statue of Liberty.
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