RIVERDALE, GA – NOVEMBER 16: Colin Kaepernick looks on during the Colin Kaepernick NFL workout held at Charles R. Drew High School on November 16, 2019 in Riverdale, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato / Getty Images) Colin Kaepernick could be making his way back to the National Football League. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback … Read more
HUDSON – Hudson Home was just that Sunday when its owners hosted award-winning actor Julianna Margulies as she was on hand to greet fans and sign copies of her 2021 memoir “The Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.” Margulies, 55, who bought a home in Columbia County in 2008, has starred on television, Broadway and in … Read more
WATERTOWN – For years, there was talk about the impact that Jefferson Community College would have if it had a downtown presence. In about 15 months, that longtime goal is about to become a reality. JCC is partnering with Neighbors of Watertown to open an education center in the old Strand Theater and in an … Read more
Back in 2017, New York City enacted the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, also known as “FIFA.” It established protections for freelance workers, including the right to a written contract, timely and full payment, and protection from retaliation. Legislation has also been proposed in Albany to create a similar statewide law. “The Freelance isn’t Free Act … Read more
With the Celtics, Vista is redefining the role of sports marketing partnerships by reinventing the model. They’re not using this partnership with one of the most decorated franchises in sports to shine a light on themselves. Vista is instead promoting small businesses in the Boston and New England area. Since last season began, they’ve helped … Read more
LOWVILLE – With a local child care provider declining the opportunity, Lewis County is looking for interest from other providers willing to open at the temporary county human services building to be located in the former Glenfield Elementary School starting in September. “It’s all set up. It’s a great little wing. Unfortunately, at relatively last … Read more
CANTON – Taped to the door of Little Italy Canton is a “help wanted” sign that’s more blunt than others in the area. “This is a busy restaurant,” the sign says. “Yes, you will be expected to work the whole time you are clocked in,” and “No, you cannot have every weekend off.” It ventures … Read more
MASSENA – Hours before their contract was set to expire, United Steelworkers officials had good news for their membership. They had reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year master contract with Arconic. “We’ve reached a Tentative Agreement w / Arconic that is fully endorsed by your bargaining committee. Thanks to everyone’s solidarity and support, … Read more
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A group of animal rights activists are once again raising concerns about the horses kept for pony rides at Griffith Park, complaining that the animals are forced to work even when temperatures soar into the 90s. Los Angeles Alliance for Animals is holding demonstrations at the park this weekend to demand … Read more
MASSENA – Members of the village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee have agreed to include the former Massena School of Business as one of the recommended projects to move forward. But, the ultimate design and cost are yet to be determined. In a report to fellow Local Planning Committee members on Tuesday, Allison C. … Read more