Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Fresh polling has alarm bells ringing in Albany. As New York’s 2026 race for governor begins to take shape, a new Siena College poll shows voters are craving new leadership, though incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul still leads potential Democratic challengers by a wide margin. The poll, released Tuesday, May 20, found that 36% of voters are ready to reelect Hochul, while 55% prefer “someone else,” a 10-point dip in support compared to last month. Her favorability rating sits at 44-46% and job approval at 50-46%—largely unchanged from April. Among Democrats, Hochul remains the frontrunner in a hy…
VP JD Vance Raises Doubts About Biden’s Fitness As President Post-Cancer Diagnosis VP JD Vance Raises Doubts About Biden’s Fitness As President Post-Cancer Diagnosis
VP JD Vance Raises Doubts About Biden’s Fitness As President Post-Cancer Diagnosis Vice President JD Vance is questioning former President Joe Biden’s ability to serve as commander-in-chief following the announcement of Biden’s diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer.  Vance made the statement while speaking to the media aboard Air Force Two on Monday, May 19, on the way back from Rome where he attended the papal inauguration at St. Peter's Square. While Vance conveyed his hopes for Biden’s recovery, the VP stated, "Look, I will say, whether the right time to have this conversation is now or at some point in the future. We really do need to be honest about whether th…
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack The head of UnitedHealth Group is stepping down, ending a rocky four years marked by rising medical costs, a major cyberattack, and the high-profile killing of an insurance executive. Andrew Witty has left his position as CEO of UnitedHealth Group due to "personal reasons," the company announced on Tuesday, May 13. He'll remain with UnitedHealth as a senior adviser to newly reappointed CEO Stephen Hemsley. Witty's resignation came as UnitedHealth suspended its 2025 outlook, citing accelerating medical spending among new Medicare Advantage members. "Leading the people of UnitedHea…
Sussex County Dispatcher Went To ER For Pain, Came Home With Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Campaign Sussex County Dispatcher Went To ER For Pain, Came Home With Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Campaign
Sussex County Dispatcher Went To ER For Pain, Came Home With Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Campaign A Sussex County community is rallying behind a longtime 911 dispatcher and mother of two after she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to her liver, loved ones say. A GoFundMe campaign launched by Andrea Wehrenberg says that c, a supervisor at the Sussex County Sheriff's 911 Center, had gone to the emergency room for abdominal pain when she received the devastating diagnosis. “Shannon’s trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain led to the devastating diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer, spreading to her liver, and their lives changed in an instant,” Wehrenberg wrote. “…
Philly-Based Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Again: What It Means For Your Prescriptions Philly-Based Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Again: What It Means For Your Prescriptions
Philly-Based Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Again: What It Means For Your Prescriptions Rite Aid has declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, as part of a plan to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets. The Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, May 5. Rite Aid has entered talks with several potential national and regional buyers. The company said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep most stores open during the process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will remain available in-store and online. In October 2023, Rite Aid previously filed for bankruptcy …
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis 'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
'Daunting,' 'Frightening': King Charles Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis In a deeply personal revelation, King Charles III has shared his journey of receiving a cancer diagnosis, offering an intimate look at the challenges and emotions involved in battling this life-altering disease. The comments came in a letter released Wednesday afternoon, April 30, hours before he hosted an event at Buckingham Palace to honor the "extraordinary work" of cancer charities. The 76-year-old Charles detailed how a cancer diagnosis can be a "daunting and at times frightening" experience for sufferers and their loved ones. He noted 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each …
US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump
US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump The US economy shrank during President Donald Trump's first three months back in office, breaking a three-year growth streak as imports surged ahead of his trade wars. Real gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday, April 30. It marked the first quarter of negative growth since early 2022. The economic contraction is a dramatic drop from the 2.4% GDP growth the US experienced in the fourth quarter of 2024. The shrinking was largely due to a 41.3% spike in imports …
Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?' Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?'
Crozer Health Closure Sparks Emergency Declaration In Chester: 'Where Will Our Patients Go?' A health crisis is unfolding in Delaware County, where officials and caregivers are pleading for intervention as Prospect Medical moves to shut down Crozer Health. Crozer Health’s hospitals and facilities, including Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, are set to close within 30 days, the company announced on Monday, April 21. Emergency departments at both hospitals will stop accepting patients starting Wednesday, April 23, Prospect Medical officials confirmed. That closure prompted Chester Mayor Stefan Roots to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday, April 22, allowing the c…
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Reporters were rushed out of a press conference at the White House when a person appeared to pass out in the Oval Office. The incident happened Friday afternoon, April 18, at a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services when a girl in the crowd appeared to faint. The girl was a member of Oz's family, and she has recovered, the White House said in a statement, noting, "We are happy to say she is okay.” The incident happened as President Trump was speaking behind a microphone near the Resolute Desk. Moments after the incident happen…
3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police 3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police
3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police Three people at a nursing home charged after an 87-year-old man was pepper sprayed, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 15. On Wednesday, March 19, at 8:52 p.m., officers responded to Whiting Gardens, at 3000 Hilltop Rd. for a fight between staff and the man, Manchester police said. The patient, who was diagnosed with dementia, depression, and anxiety had become agitated and began damaging property, Lisa Erickson, a nurse at the facility told officers, police said. Erikson said she deployed pepper spray to de-escalate the situation, and the man was confined to his room, pending the arri…
MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Leads Nation For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in the Northeast are getting some of the best care in the country for their children, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Children's Healthcare on Tuesday, April 8. The report compares all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 33 indicators of cost, access, and quality. Metrics range from the percentage of children in excellent health to the number of pediatricians per capita. "The quality of children's health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live," said WalletHub ana…
'I Came Back To Life': First-Ever Triple Organ Transplant On LI Performed At Manhasset Hospital 'I Came Back To Life': First-Ever Triple Organ Transplant On LI Performed At Manhasset Hospital
'I Came Back To Life': First-Ever Triple Organ Transplant On LI Performed At Manhasset Hospital In a historic medical milestone, a Long Island hospital successfully completed its first heart, liver, and kidney transplant on a single patient—giving a 47-year-old Queens man a miraculous second chance at life. The groundbreaking surgery took place at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset on Saturday, Feb. 8, when Sergio Arias Cestoni, of Hollis, underwent a grueling 14-hour operation to receive three life-saving organs from the same donor. Cestoni, who had long battled ischemic cardiomyopathy, diabetes, and cirrhosis, was admitted to the hospital in November 2024 when his f…