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Local Sports, Nov. 10: Herkimer Wins; Hamilton Gets NCAA Bids
Herkimer and MVCC basketball results, Hamilton’s NCAA soccer selections, and Monday honors lead the November 10 sports recap.
Utica History Center Hosts Sound of America Program November 13
Monk Rowe and the Five Families Ensemble present music and history in Utica November 13, with a $5 suggested donation.
Oppenheimer Plans $66 Million Manhattan Headquarters Move
Oppenheimer plans a $66 million headquarters project at 32 Old Slip, supported by a $3.2 million state grant to retain 1,001 jobs.
Crime & Justice
Appeals Court Strikes Down Nassau County Transgender Sports Ban
New York’s Appellate Division invalidated Nassau County’s sports permit restrictions. The county says it intends to continue the appeals process.
FBI Warns Trading Card Retailers About Payment Fraud and Theft
An Oct. 29 FBI Newark alert describes fraud and theft targeting trading card shops, with safeguards for payments and displays.
Government
NYC Starts DeKalb and Lafayette Bus-Lane and Street Safety Work
NYC begins a Brooklyn redesign for B38 riders, with bus lanes, protected bike lanes and safety improvements on two avenues.
Major I-95 Paving Work Finished in Westchester; Bridge Work Remains
Major paving is finished on an $86.7 million I-95 project in Westchester, but bridge work and a nearby project remain.
Community
Utica History Center Hosts Sound of America Program November 13
Monk Rowe and the Five Families Ensemble present music and history in Utica November 13, with a $5 suggested donation.
WHO: One in Four Teens Had No Days Reaching an Hour of Activity
New WHO estimates highlight a global adolescent activity gap, but the 60-minute threshold matters. Here is what the findings do and do not show.
Black Perspective
Lonnie Bunch Reflects on Black History as Retirement Nears
In a new essay, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on belonging and Black history before his planned retirement.
Judge Curtis Collier Receives Devitt Award for Judicial Service
Curtis L. Collier, a trailblazing Black federal judge in Tennessee, received the 2026 Devitt Award at an Oct. 29 ceremony.
Good News
New York Awards $10M for Floyd Bennett Field Hangar Restoration
A $10 million state grant will help restore Hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field for public programming and workforce development.
Munson Plans Free Veterans Day Family Program November 11
Munson’s free Art Alive! day runs Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Pushcart Players musical and an afternoon workshop.
Science & Technology
Phone Software Updates: A Practical Guide for iPhone and Android
Make phone software updates manageable with a simple plan for checking your device, preparing power and backup, installing updates and confirming the result.
NYC Pairs Agencies and Universities in $2M Pilot City Research Push
More than 40 NYC projects will study tenant outreach, bus priority, accessibility and public services through Pilot City grants.
Environment
New York Seeks Federal Repairs for Four Storm-Damaged Coastal Projects
New York seeks federal repair assistance for four coastal projects after September’s storm. The request is not an aid award.
New York Opens $27M Alternative-Fuel Funding Round for Industry
NYSERDA opens $27 million for alternative-fuel projects, with a 50% cost share and rolling applications through 2029.
NYC News
Oppenheimer Plans $66 Million Manhattan Headquarters Move
Oppenheimer plans a $66 million headquarters project at 32 Old Slip, supported by a $3.2 million state grant to retain 1,001 jobs.
NYC Starts DeKalb and Lafayette Bus-Lane and Street Safety Work
NYC begins a Brooklyn redesign for B38 riders, with bus lanes, protected bike lanes and safety improvements on two avenues.
Business & Economy
Oppenheimer Plans $66 Million Manhattan Headquarters Move
Oppenheimer plans a $66 million headquarters project at 32 Old Slip, supported by a $3.2 million state grant to retain 1,001 jobs.
New York Opens $27M Alternative-Fuel Funding Round for Industry
NYSERDA opens $27 million for alternative-fuel projects, with a 50% cost share and rolling applications through 2029.
Things to Do
Utica History Center Hosts Sound of America Program November 13
Monk Rowe and the Five Families Ensemble present music and history in Utica November 13, with a $5 suggested donation.
Munson Plans Free Veterans Day Family Program November 11
Munson’s free Art Alive! day runs Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Pushcart Players musical and an afternoon workshop.
Sports
Local Sports, Nov. 10: Herkimer Wins; Hamilton Gets NCAA Bids
Herkimer and MVCC basketball results, Hamilton’s NCAA soccer selections, and Monday honors lead the November 10 sports recap.
The Late Bell: Raw Adds Ethan Page, AEW Sets Title Match
Raw adds an Ethan Page segment, AEW sets Ciampa vs. Bailey, and CMLL lists six Puebla matches for the November 9 Late Bell.
News Across America
WHO: One in Four Teens Had No Days Reaching an Hour of Activity
New WHO estimates highlight a global adolescent activity gap, but the 60-minute threshold matters. Here is what the findings do and do not show.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Nassau County Transgender Sports Ban
New York’s Appellate Division invalidated Nassau County’s sports permit restrictions. The county says it intends to continue the appeals process.
Opinion
Voting Rights Are Personal: What I Want My Family to Inherit
David Laguerre reflects on voting rights, family and the responsibility to protect the next generation’s voice.
Minimum Wage Gap: The Hidden Cost of Buying the Same American Life
The minimum wage gap makes identical products cost far more working hours. Compare Utica, NYC and $7.25 states.
Daily Voice
Your Food Delivery Arrived: Check It Before You Put It All Away
Prepare for a meal kit or grocery delivery, check cold food on arrival and keep a clear record if something is unsafe or damaged.
Find a Walking Partner and Make a Plan You Both Want to Keep
A good walking partnership starts with clear expectations. Agree on the route, pace, timing and backup plan before setting out.
Featured Stories
Missing Oneida County Teen Izabella White Found in Good Health
State Police say Izabella J. White, 15, of Lee has been located in good health and thank the public for helping.
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