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3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon, elementary school, police say; suspect dead
Three children and a teacher were killed, and two others critically wounded, in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The suspect was also killed. Three children…
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New England’s having an ‘elite’ year, but there’s fall foliage elsewhere, too
An expert says New England is having an elite year thanks to adequate spring and summer rain, plus warm days and cool nights heading into fall. New England is suddenly…
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Transport Workers Union, carriage horse workers rail against Menin and Mamdani deal to end industry
Carriage horse drivers and medallion owners gathered at the entrance of Central Park on Friday to deliver a clear message to City Council Speaker Julie Menin: The “neigh”-sayers won’t have…
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Mamdani Appoints De Blasio Alum Liz Vladeck to Lead Labor Relations Office
A veteran of city government and the current general counsel at the Department of Education, Vladeck will lead negotiations with municipal unions whose contracts will soon expire. Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
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Route-Tracking App Changes Name From WalkNYC After City Cries Trademark Infringement
The app’s developer and local officials say they are finalizing a settlement agreement. A block-by-block tracking app formerly known as WalkNYC is now called Sidewalk, after the city alleged trademark…
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