Essex County Fair revamping grandstand for wheelchair access
The Essex County Fair is working to make its historic grandstand wheelchair accessible before the 177th fair opens July 29 in Westport. Construction is underway on the Grandstand Accessibility Improvement Project, funded in part by a state grant and Essex County. The Cloudsplitter Foundation has also offered a $5,000 challenge grant, but the fair must […]
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New Yorkers had the highest health care spending in the country in a new analysis of the most recent federal data. The 2024 data show spending averaged $14,007 per person in New York, compared with the national average of $10,191. Utah was lowest at $7,522.
Read MoreBreak from Canadian wildfire smoke only temporary
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada is expected to cause issues for primarily western parts of New York today. People who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution, should consider reducing your activity level or shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors today. Forecasters say the smoke levels may increase again tomorrow.
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