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Jun 3, 2021 Photo: Getty Images Amazon and Barnes and Noble have seeming pulled Dr. Anthony Faucis upcoming book from online listings. "Expect the Unexpected: Ten Lessons on Truth, Service, and the Way Forward," written by the nations top infectious disease expert, was announced last month with a November publication date. As of today, its gone from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. No word if the move is related to the recent release of thousands of Faucis emails, the contents of which drew fury ...

TROY, N.Y. — Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello, former Councilwoman (D-2) Deb Garrett and Councilwoman Kim Ashe-McPherson (D-2) recently announced the second annual Citywide Car Parade for City of

Jun 3, 2021 Taxpayers are reportedly forking over $2.5-million for Governor Cuomos defense teams. The New York Post got a hold of documents that show taxpayers are paying $900 an hour to his lead attorney. Cuomo is fighting charges that he used staff members to help write a book on his handling of coronavirus and also charges he hid the true number of coronavirus nursing home deaths. Cuomo made $5-million on the book. Cuomo says the way it works is the Executive Chamber covers legal costs...

By Bill Galluccio Jun 3, 2021 An Ohio high school football coach and his seven assistants have been suspended after they forced a Jewish player to eat an entire pepperoni pizza as punishment. An attorney for the family of the unnamed 17-year-old player said that he went into the gym at McKinley High School on May 24 and was told he was being punished for missing a voluntary strength and conditioning practice four days earlier. According to the  When the player showed up for practice, his co...

Jun 3, 2021 Photo: News 10 ABC The New York Racing Association is looking to hire workers ahead of the upcoming season at Saratoga Race Course. NYRA has announced a job fair thatll take place on June 11th from 10 AM -6 PM, and June 12th from 9 AM-2 PM. Interviews will be conducted in the events pavilion at Saratoga Race Course and positions such as betting clerk, cashier and parking attendant are going to be available. The 2021 track season runs from July 15th until September 6th.  

Jun 3, 2021 Photo: Getty Images As New Yorks COVID numbers dramatically improve, Governor Cuomo hopes to lure people back with a new "I Love NY" campaign. The Empire State is now spending $40-million to revitalize tourism with commercials that will run across multiple states and internationally. The governor says he wants to send the message that New York is back and ready for visitors. The first ads began running this week and feature iconic city landmarks like Washington Square Park, Moyn...

Jun 3, 2021 Photo: News 10 ABC There are three people facing charges after a woman says she was awoken by the sounds an intruder stealing her purse and other items from her room at Home 2 Suites, at 4:30 on Tuesday morning. The burglary was traced to suspects in a neighboring motel room and the items were recovered. Two of the three suspects have been arrested multiple times. Colonie Police say Khalil Hankins has been arrested by them 8 times in 2021, and arrested at least 8 times this year b...

By Bill Galluccio Jun 3, 2021 "Yep! We have to say it! Dont eat #cicadas if youre allergic to seafood as these insects share a family relation to shrimp and lobsters," the agency tweeted. While many people see the insects as a loud and disgusting annoyance, others see the insects as a crunchy protein-filled treat. The idea of eating bugs may gross some people out, but health experts say it is perfectly safe. "It is fine to eat cicadas,"  TODAY Food in an email. "They are a high protein sour...

A shortage of lifeguard training available is delaying the opening of some public pools,...

By Bill Galluccio Jun 3, 2021 A school district in New Jersey is defending a teacher and fifth-grade student over a controversial writing assignment. Students were tasked with writing an essay in the first person, touting the accomplishment of historical figures. One student decided to write about Adolf Hitler, and the teacher agreed. After the student turned in the essay, it was posted on the wall of Maugham Elementary School. A concerned parent shared the photo of the essay in a post on Face...