Governor Kathy Hochul has spearheaded a $20 million initiative, including $18 million from New York State and $2 million from the New York Racing Association (NYRA), to fund a three-year study at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine aimed...
The Trailblazers 4-H Club is hosting a tack auction and pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, March 8, at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Rensselaer. The pancake breakfast will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community...
Princess Donata of Prussia, a direct descendant of Kaiser Wilhelm II and member of the former German royal House of Hohenzollern, passed away at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness. Her family and the dynasty expressed deep...
"Harvey's Law," a bill proposed in Minnesota, aims to mandate the installation of cameras in infant and toddler rooms at state-funded daycares to increase transparency and accountability. This legislation follows the tragic death of 11-month-old Harvey Muklebust at a...
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) and the horse racing industry are pushing back against prediction markets that allow wagering on horse racing outcomes without licensing or revenue-sharing agreements. CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen emphasized that horse racing operates under the federal...
The Buckham Fair, a cherished vintage event in Beaminster organized by actor Martin Clunes, his wife Philippa, and a dedicated committee, is returning on August 2, 2026, after a break since 2019. Since its start in 2008, the fair...
