WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved emergency declarations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the state of Maine, which allows for federal assistance to supplement the states' response efforts to Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee. FEMA continues to urge those in the path of the storm to remain vigilant and listen to local officials. The National Hurricane   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2023: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today joined the Sand County Foundation to announce that Dygert Farms of Palatine Bridge has been selected for the 2023 New York Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award. The distinguished award honors a farm and its nominating Soil and Water Conservation District for thei  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor It's been an arduous week for New York Jets quarterbacks. Having lost Aaron Rodgers for the season on Monday, Zach Wilson took over the starting reins for Gang Green on Sunday and threw three interceptions while getting sacked thrice in a 30-10 defeat to the host Dallas Cowboys. Still, Wilson and his head coach found positives in his performance, which was hardly the only  more