This week’s live performances from home; Complete list
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What’s Happening
Businesses in CNY: Who’s Open?
See what local businesses/restaurants are still open in CNY. List is updated frequently.… More
A Guide For Working From Home With Kids
We know how hard it is to work from home right now, especially with kids being out of school. We found a guide online that we think will help you during this unprecedented time. Check it out HERE!… More
What You Need to Know about COVID-19; Local Updates & Resources
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Structuring & Activities For Students At Home
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What to do if you’re out of work; Here’s who’s hiring in CNY
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St. Joe’s Amp – see list of shows cancelled & postponed
Most shows at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview have either been cancelled or postponed – check out the information here.… More
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Coronavirus cases rise in US south and west as crowded protests spark worries
Coronavirus cases continued to spread in parts of the American south and west in the past week as experts warn that packed protests could exacerbate the pandemic. The early parts of the American coronavirus outbreak struck hardest in the dense metropolitan areas on the coasts, such as New York, New Jersey, Boston, and California. But…… More
Amazon’s best sellers list is dominated almost entirely by books on race right now
Advocates say that one of the most important ways to be an ally to marginalized people is to educate yourself on the systems that oppress them and your role in sustaining them. From what the Amazon best-sellers list suggest, many Americans are taking that step. As of Wednesday, 15 of the top 20 bestselling books…… More
A decision has been made on additional charges for officers in George Floyd case
The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has finished its initial review of evidence in the investigation of four former Minneapolis Police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd and has rendered a decision regarding additional charges, two law enforcement officials briefed on the state’s investigation told CNN. One of the officials said state Attorney General…… More
The US national security adviser says there’s no systemic racism in policing. Studies suggest otherwise
When a Trump administration official said he doesn’t think systemic racism exists in policing, many were stunned — especially after studies have shown different races are often treated differently. “No, I don’t think there’s systemic racism,” national security adviser Robert O’Brien told CNN. “I think 99.9% of our law enforcement officers are great Americans. Many…… More
These Black nature lovers are busting stereotypes, one cool bird at a time
Everyone has the bird. Corina Newsome calls it a gateway bird, the one special species that sets an avian enthusiast on a lifetime course of discovery and environmental passion. Hers was the blue jay. For Tykee James, it was the belted kingfisher. When asked what his favorite bird is, Alex Troutman paused. “Can I give…… More
How you can help communities get back on their feet
George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. His final moments were captured on camera, sending citizens reeling from another unnecessary death of a black man in America. Protesters took to the streets peacefully — but many demonstrations turned violent. Riots and looting left more…… More
5 things to know for June 3: Protests, coronavirus, elections, Israel, RNC
Today is Global Running Day, and like so many events in 2020, it’s gone completely virtual. Well, except for the actual running part. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily.…… More
Retired St. Louis Police captain killed after responding to a pawnshop alarm during looting
A retired police captain fatally shot during looting in St. Louis was passionate about helping young people and would have forgiven those behind the violence on the city’s streets, his son says. David Dorn, 77, was killed while responding to an alarm at a pawnshop overnight Monday, St. Louis Police Department announced in a news…… More
Global Running Day is going virtual this year
Global Running Day has joined the list of virtual-only events in 2020. Although running has seen a boom recently because of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event celebrating the popular exercise will now nix its normally scheduled physical group outdoor activities. The event, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every June, is typically…… More
‘I don’t think we get another chance to fix this,’ governor says after visiting site of George Floyd’s final moments
After thousands rallied across the country protesting George Floyd’s death, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited the site where the anguish started. Walz said he’s been wanting to visit the scene where Floyd spent his final minutes pinned to the ground with an officer’s knee on his neck. The site has turned into a massive memorial…… More