MA Ranked Best State To Have Baby, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Ranked Best State To Have Baby, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Ranked Best State To Have Baby, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Ranked Best State To Have Baby, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in some Northeast states may have a much easier time welcoming a new baby than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States to Have a Baby on Monday, Aug. 4. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 31 metrics, from average hospital bills to infant mortality rates and child-care availability. The leaders boast strong health care systems, parental support programs, and child care access. "The best states for having a baby minimize costs while providing top-notch care for both newborns and their …
‘Lyme Disease Is Everywhere In NJ,’ Health Officials Warn Amid Tick Surge ‘Lyme Disease Is Everywhere In NJ,’ Health Officials Warn Amid Tick Surge ‘Lyme Disease Is Everywhere In NJ,’ Health Officials Warn Amid Tick Surge
‘Lyme Disease Is Everywhere In NJ,’ Health Officials Warn Amid Tick Surge Lyme disease has officially been reported in every county in New Jersey, according to the state Department of Health, which is urging residents to take tick prevention seriously during the height of summer hiking and gardening season. “If you remove a blacklegged tick, follow up with your health care provider for next steps,” NJDOH posted Tuesday, Aug. 5, on X. The department’s latest graphic shows just how fast a tick can grow — and how long it takes to transmit Lyme. According to the CDC, Lyme disease is typically transmitted after a tick has been attached for 36 to 48 hours — but experts…
Global Pharma Giant Picks Spot Near Stewart Airport For $46M Flagship US Plant Global Pharma Giant Picks Spot Near Stewart Airport For $46M Flagship US Plant Global Pharma Giant Picks Spot Near Stewart Airport For $46M Flagship US Plant
Global Pharma Giant Picks Spot Near Stewart Airport For $46M Flagship US Plant A global pharmaceutical company is bringing a major new disinfectant manufacturing facility to Orange County in a $46.1 million investment.  Garonit Pharmaceutical Inc., which specializes in antiseptic products and health care solutions, will build a 200,000-square-foot plant in the Town of New Windsor that will be the world’s largest producer of chlorhexidine gluconate — a disinfectant and antiseptic widely used in hospitals for surgical disinfection and infection control, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, Aug. 4. The facility is expected to create 100 full-time high-skill jobs a…
NJ Hospital Named Among Top 20 In America: Brand-New Rankings Released NJ Hospital Named Among Top 20 In America: Brand-New Rankings Released NJ Hospital Named Among Top 20 In America: Brand-New Rankings Released
NJ Hospital Named Among Top 20 In America: Brand-New Rankings Released U.S. News & World Report has released its brand-new hospital rankings for 2025-26, and several East Coast facilities have earned spots on the prestigious list of the Top 20 in the nation. The 2025-26 Best Hospitals “Honor Roll,” published Tuesday, July 29, features just 20 hospitals nationwide, selected from more than 4,500 reviewed across the country. Hospitals earn their spot based on top performance across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions, with scores drawn from survival rates, patient outcomes, nurse staffing, patient experience, and reputation among specialists…
Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is out in front as New Jersey's next governor. At least for now. That’s according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Wednesday, July 2, showing the Democratic nominee leading Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by a wide early margin. If the election were held today, 51% of voters say they’d back Sherrill, while 31% say they’d go with Ciattarelli, the poll found. The rest are either looking elsewhere (5%) or still on the fence (13%). Factor in voters who are “leaning” one way or the other, and Sherrill stretches her lead to 56% to Ciattarelli’s 35%. Still,…
Private Sector Loses Jobs For First Time Since 2023 Amid Trump Tariffs, Inflation: ADP Private Sector Loses Jobs For First Time Since 2023 Amid Trump Tariffs, Inflation: ADP Private Sector Loses Jobs For First Time Since 2023 Amid Trump Tariffs, Inflation: ADP
Private Sector Loses Jobs For First Time Since 2023 Amid Trump Tariffs, Inflation: ADP Private employers lost more jobs than they added for the first time in more than two years, as new data shows Americans pulling back on spending under the weight of inflation and President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Businesses lost 33,000 jobs in June, according to the ADP National Employment Report released on Wednesday, July 2. That was the first monthly drop since March 2023 and behind May's downwardly revised figure of 29,000. June's numbers came in far below Wall Street's expectations, with Dow Jones economists forecasting a gain of 100,000 jobs, CNBC reported. "Though…
$13M Medicaid Scam: NY Transport Companies Stole Millions In Taxpayer Dollars, AG Says $13M Medicaid Scam: NY Transport Companies Stole Millions In Taxpayer Dollars, AG Says $13M Medicaid Scam: NY Transport Companies Stole Millions In Taxpayer Dollars, AG Says
$13M Medicaid Scam: NY Transport Companies Stole Millions In Taxpayer Dollars, AG Says Several New York medical transport companies, including some in the Hudson Valley and New York’s Capital Region, are being forced to pay back millions of dollars after a sweeping Medicaid fraud investigation by the state, officials announced.   The enforcement effort, revealed Monday, June 30, targeted 25 companies across the state, including businesses in Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Columbia, Albany, and Saratoga counties. Sixteen companies have agreed to repay over $13 million in stolen Medicaid funds, and seven others are now facing lawsuits, New York Attorney General Letitia…
MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why
MA Ranked Best State For Working Dads In New Study: Here's Why This Father's Day, many Northeast states are getting recognized as having some of the best conditions for working dads. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Working Dads on Tuesday, June 10. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 22 metrics tied to economic stability, child care quality, parental leave policies, health care, and overall work-life balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 94.3% of married fathers are employed. "Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they're bringing home to support th…
PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (POLL) PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (POLL) PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (POLL)
PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (Poll) A video of Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper stating that “not every wage is designed to be a livable wage” has gone viral, igniting backlash from Democratic leaders and working-class advocates. The 12-second clip—shared by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta on X—shows Topper repeating the controversial claim, saying, “Not every wage, and please hear me clearly on this, not every wage is designed to be a livable wage.” Lordie there is a tape: https://t.co/9ayxRF7n0L pic.twitter.com/ocOXoBC8VM — Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (@malcolmkenyatta) June 11, 2025 The post exploded online Wednesday…
Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds
Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds More than two dozen people across the US now face federal charges for their roles in a major scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas, a scam that investigators say may have put lives at risk in hospitals and clinics across the country, including in Connecticut.  “This is a public safety concern,” said U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe. “It also tarnishes the reputation of nurses who actually complete the demanding clinical and coursework required to obtain their professional licenses and employment.” In Connecticut, the fallout has already started. The state Board of Examiners for Nursing h…
DC Punk Legend Steve Hansgen On Dialysis, Urgently Needs Kidney Donor, Band Says DC Punk Legend Steve Hansgen On Dialysis, Urgently Needs Kidney Donor, Band Says DC Punk Legend Steve Hansgen On Dialysis, Urgently Needs Kidney Donor, Band Says
DC Punk Legend Steve Hansgen On Dialysis, Urgently Needs Kidney Donor, Band Says A pillar of DC’s hardcore punk scene is in urgent need of a kidney transplant — and his community is stepping up. Steve Hansgen, a fixture in the District’s early punk movement with iconic bands like Minor Threat and Government Issue, has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease and now receives dialysis three times a week, according to his band and partner. The musician, who helped shape the sound of DC hardcore in the 1980s and remained active in the scene for decades, is facing one of the most serious challenges of his life — physically, emotionally, and financially. “Despite being in…