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“At least 14 students and a teacher were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said on Tuesday. Abbott said that the shooter, an 18-year-old male, was dead.” Source: Live updates: 14 students, 1 teacher killed in Texas elementary school shooting, governor says

Source: Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5. Here’s what to know about the vaccine.

Source: Supreme Court to rule soon on Upstate NY case that could make it easier to carry guns across US – syracuse.com

Source: Some Jif peanut butter sold in NY recalled after link to salmonella cases – syracuse.com

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Palermo Villa, Inc. is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on 17.95 oz. PICS Frozen Pizzeria Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, with UPC 41735 07771 and expiration date of 11/28/22. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the potential presence of metal in the bacon ingredient. Customers who purchased the affected products can […]

Source: New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Source: Armed Forces Day: May 21, 2022

“The recall covers certain 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles in the United States that were built between December 2020 and April 2021. The company is urging customers to park their cars “outside and away from structures.”” Source: Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood | NCPR News

Clinton County is a HIGH COVID RATE COUNTY Source: As cases rise, CDC suggests some should consider masking based on their COVID-19 risk

Source: Buffalo shootings shake Syracuse’s Black community: ‘How many more of us have to die?’ – syracuse.com

Source: National Police Week: May 15-21, 2022

Source: The FDA just authorized an extra Pfizer shot for children aged 5 to 11

Source: A crisis leaves parents of mentally ill children on their own: ‘That was absolutely terrifying’ – syracuse.com

The FCC explains who qualifies and how to apply for a $30 monthly internet subsidy. Source: Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

“Breakthrough infections have become more common in recent months, putting vulnerable populations at increased risk of severe disease or death as more and more transmissible variants continue to spread. This seems to be especially true for seniors in the United States, who were among the first to get their initial vaccine series.: Source: Growing share […]

Source: How Russia’s war in Ukraine is changing the world : NPR

Source: Why COVID-19 vaccine boosters may be more important than ever

Source: Adirondacks-based reporter on covering war in Ukraine

Source: Yikes: Gas prices jump 17 cents in a week, hit new record high – syracuse.com

Source: BA.2.12.1 Covid variant: Here are the symptoms to look out for – syracuse.com

Source: A fugitive Alabama inmate and corrections official were caught in Indiana : NPR

“With the new commitment from the internet providers, some 48 million households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second, or higher speed, service — making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the providers participating in the program.” Spectrum (Charter) and Frontier […]

Source: In the North Country, reactions to potential abortion bans are mixed | NCPR News

Source: Public Service Recognition Week: May 1-7, 2022

“OurStoryBridge supports the creation of three- to five-minute, locally created audio stories with related photographs, as well as their online accessibility, by posting them on individual websites that appeal to both young and old and can be produced at low cost.” Source: OurStoryBridge national oral history program receives IRS charitable nonprofit status – – The […]