New York's All-Electric Act Goes Into Effect In 2026 - Here's Why It's Important

Discussions about reducing greenhouse gas emissions often center on electric vehicles (EVs) as the auto industry works toward a cleaner future. Nissan has pledged to go all-electric, and innovative new EV chargers are popping up around the U.S....

NEW Health Announces New Cosmetic Services

Special to the Independent Licensed and certified dentists provide Botox and dermal filler treatments designed to refresh appearance and enhance natural beauty. With advanced training and an expert understanding of facial aesthetics, they bring...

The inside story of Zohran Mamdani’s triumph and what happens next for New York

New York — The day after the home of Eric Adams’s top fundraiser was raided, the new leaders of the Working Families Party, the coalition of progressive groups and labor unions, sent around invites to a secret meeting in November 2023. The left...

Norstat poll: Reform Party rating hits new low point

Support for Isamaa has grown over the past two weeks, while backing for the ruling Reform Party and the coalition overall has hit a record low, a new poll shows. According to the latest results, 29 percent of eligible voters support Isamaa, 21.7...

Rotary Club fundraiser pays $10,000 to one lucky winner — PHOTOS

The Rotary Club of Pahrump held their annual Halloween-themed $10,000 Cash Giveaway Extravaganza at Nevada Treasure on Saturday evening, October 25. “That’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Barbara Thompson, the current local Rotary...

Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announces temporary closures to allow for training for new computer system

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A new pack of Wolves

Feature Story By Cyote Williams 11/5/2025 Photo courtesy of Jasey Michelle (Picture Iowa) The 2024 season was less than ideal for the Iowa Wolves. For the second season in a row, the squad only won seven games, compiling a 7-27 record in...

BTA Hosts Corporate Tennis Fundraiser

Tournament aims to reduce reliance on state funding TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO The Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) hosted its second Corporate Tennis Tournament over the weekend at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone, as part of its efforts to reduce...

A universe of collaboration: IAC 2025 marks a new era in space sustainability

The global space community gathered in Sydney for the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), held from 29 September to 3 October 2025. .Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) the world’s largest space...

New Heights CCDA reaches food program fundraising goal within a week

New Heights CCDA has already passed the goal in a fundraiser for its Community Food Network. We reported last week that New Heights was seeking $10,000 to unlock a matching grant from the Frederick S. Upton Foundation to raise a total of $20,000....

Newbury Garden Club Awards Local Business and Non-Profit Organization with Certificate of Recognition

Wednesday November 05, 2025 by Charleen Maunsell Newbury Garden Club Beautification Committee Chair newburygardenclub.org NEWBURY – The Newbury Garden Club has started a new annual project that recognizes and honors organizations, businesses and...

How Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani’s wife, helped steer him to victory in New York mayoral elections

“The sun may have set over our city this evening but as Eugene Debs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity’,” said Zohran Mamdani after New Yorkers elected the young leftist as their next mayor. With this win, Mamdani has made...

New fundraiser for Chilliwack hospital will see folks bid on decorated Christmas trees

Inaugural Festival of Trees gala event will raise money to buy hospital equipment for seniors A new festive community fundraiser, where people can bring home a custom-decorated Christmas tree, will raise money for Chilliwack General Hospital. The...

Thanks extended to supporters of recent Kitty Angels Fundraiser

Hugo Van Velzen of Amherst, accompanied by parents David and Martine Van Velzen, joined in the activities of the recent 35th Holiday Open House and Kitty Angels Fundraiser presented Nov. 1-2, where he paused to share some tasty feed pellets with a...

ChatGPT New Installations Decline in South Korea

The monthly new installation count of OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT in South Korea fell below 1 million for the first time in eight months. According to Mobile Index on Nov. 5, ChatGPT’s new installations last month were...

West Branch voters chose new board members

BELOIT ‒ Voters had a rare chance to reshape the West Branch Local Schools Board of Education with three new faces, at least. It looks as though they selected three − a principal, a retired educator and an non-profit executive director. Final,...

COP30: New Faces, Old Issues: What Must Change if Global Climate Talks Are to Deliver Justice for Africa

Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, COP30, Editors' Choice, Energy, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion In the arid and dry region of...

A new home for Bessie

Her parents bought the home in 1959 when Bessie was still a toddler. The original part of the home is much older and is in significant disrepair. In 1978, two years after Bessie graduated from Tivy High School, her father built an addition to the...

Exposing the Tata Group, a major sponsor of the New York Marathon and a leading supporter of the Gaza genocide

On Sunday, hundreds of thousands of runners and spectators from around the world gathered in New York City to celebrate endurance, achievement, and community. Yet, this bright imagery masks the grim reality of the marathon’s title sponsor, Tata...

New CEO of Pillars Community Health prioritizing stability

When she was a Girl Scout growing up in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, Lisa LoBianco became determined to have a career in the non-profit sector. She’s stayed steadfastly committed to that career goal, and recently was named the new president...