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This 2019 photo shows Howard Irwin Fischer in Vermont. Fischer is one supporter who sees human composting as an eco-friendly way to return his remains to the earth as fresh, fertile soil when he dies.
New York OKs human composting law; 6th state in US to do so
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Saturday to legalize natural organic reduction, popularly known as human composting, making New York the sixth state in the nation to allow that method of burial. more
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The TV shows, movies on celebrities’ own winter watchlists
The weather outside may be frightful, but the myriad viewing options inside can be nothing short of delightful. During interviews in recent weeks, more
Mary Warwick, wildlife director for the Houston Humane Society, holds a Mexican free-tailed bat as it recovers from last week’s freeze on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 in Houston.
Bats plunge to ground in cold; saved by incubators, fluids
Some 1,600 bats found a temporary home this week in the attic of a Houston Humane Society director, but it wasn’t because they made it their roost. more
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People pose for pictures with a 2023 installation as they celebrate the New Year's eve at Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem's Old City, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
Time zone by time zone, another new year sweeps into view
New Year’s celebrations are sweeping across the globe, ushering in 2023 with countdowns and fireworks — and marking an end to a year. more
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An electric vehicle charges at an EVgo fast charging station in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 16.
2023 tax credits for EVs may boost their appeal
Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. more
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Jerry Lamb, who has a spine condition, talks to Pastor Adam Kelchner at Camden First United Methodist Church Thursday, Dec. 8, in Camden, Tenn. The church at the urging of the pastor recently had a couple pews cut in half so Jerry, and anyone else who uses a wheelchair, walker or other aid, can still sit with the rest of the congregation.
‘Not just the ramp’: Worship spaces need more accessibility
Jerry Lamb could not maneuver his wheelchair into the rows of pews at his church. It wouldn’t fit. Nor could he sit in the aisles without awkwardly blocking the way. more
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Women’s group meets Wednesday
Rome Christian Women will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. more
The Great Swamp Conservancy’s First Day Hike will take place Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. to ring in the New Year.
Great Swamp Conservancy hike to help ring in the new year
The Great Swamp Conservancy will hold its First Day Hike on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m.. more
Tina Madho, 9, left, and Elizabeth Singh, 9, unveil a new logo for Schenectady Community Schools during a ribbon cutting ceremony held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Schenectady City School District, students hail new community schools program
A new Schenectady City School District program will allow students at five elementary schools to take advantage of extended after school hours. more
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The interior of the Chittenango rest stop on the New York State Thruway is shown on Friday, Dec. 30. The rest stops, which are in the midst of a major reconstruction, vary in size, with some travelers criticizing the smaller size of some of the rest stops, such as the one in Chittenango.
Thruway Authority explains size, amenity differences at rest stops
If you have visited one of the three New York State Thruway rest stops that were rebuilt and reopened within the last few months, then you may have some thoughts about their size. more
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Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES automotive technology teacher John Stratton, center, works recently with students, from left, Kellen Klopfanstein, Josh Jaquish, Matthew Benjamin, Radison Bosh and Isaiah Neary on the New Hartford campus.
Superintendent: OHM BOCES is the people, not the buildings
They say a church is the people and not the building, and Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES is the same, said District Superintendent Patricia Kilburn more
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Full slate awaits lawmakers in Oneida
A full agenda is slated for the Common Council’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, in the Common Council Chambers at 109 N. Main St. in Oneida. more
Local lawmakers praise transfer of service road to state
Legislation authorizing the transfer jurisdiction over the southbound service road in the town of Deerfield from Oneida County to New York state, has been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. more
Barbara Walters arrives to participate in a panel discussion featuring the hosts of ABC's "The View," at The Paley Center for Media on April 9, 2008, in New York. Walters, a superstar and pioneer in TV news, has died, according to ABC News on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. She was 93.
Barbara Walters, news pioneer and 'The View' creator, dies
Barbara Walters, the intrepid interviewer, anchor and program host who blazed the way as the first woman to become a TV news superstar, has died. She was 93. more
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Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to bless the nativity scene on Dec. 31, 2011. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who will be remembered as the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died, the Vatican announced Saturday. He was 95.
Benedict XVI dies at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe died Saturday. He was the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job. more
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Remsen pre-K, kindergarten registration open
The Remsen Central School District has begun the recruitment and the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. more
Arc Herkimer receives grants
The Arc Herkimer has received two grants — totaling $45,000 — from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services. more
The property at 411 Columbia St., JP O’Brien Plumbing & Heating, is surrounded by construction of the Wynn Hospital and the parking garage in downtown Utica.
Court sides with developer in eminent domain case
The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, has voted that the Oneida County Industrial Development Agency can not take the property at 411 Columbia St. more
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Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at Mar-a-lago on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. Democrats in Congress have released six years' worth of former President Donald Trump's tax returns. It's the culmination of a years-long effort to learn about the finances of a onetime business mogul who broke decades of political norms when he refused to voluntarily release the information as he sought the White House.
Trump's taxes: Takeaways from release of long-sought returns
In one of its last acts under Democratic control, the House of Representatives on Friday released six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns, dating to 2015, the year he announced his presidential bid. more
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A recipe for meringue cookies topped with salted peanuts and chocolate.
Cloud-like meringues offer simple path to French royalty
Light, crisp, cloud-like meringue cookies have long been associated with French royalty, a decadent treat that required skill and dedication to pull off. more
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