Many Trust Local News

According to GfK reserachers, who've completed a study for Hearst, TV viewers trust local news more than other media platforms, which makes local stations a favorable platform for advertisers.

Along with trust, local news stations have a high level of viewer engagement, which leads viewers to research and purchase products they see advertised during newscasts. Research finds local news is the most trusted platform across all demographics: total respondents, adults 24-54, adults 35-64 and adults 55+

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NEW YORK WATER RATINGS

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New York State has been ranked 20th in it's beach water quality out of a total 30 states tested.

New York is the only state with both marine and Great Lakes coastlines. There are 127 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, 231 miles of shore-front on Long Island Sound, 548 miles of Long Island bay-front, and 83 miles of shore-front on islands off the Long Island coast. In addition to these marine coastlines, there are more than 200 miles of freshwater shoreline on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Nearly all of the state's coastal beaches are on Atlantic waters. The coastal beach monitoring program in New York is administered by the New York State Department of Health. The New York City Department of Health posts closings and advisories for beaches in the New York City area. Additionally, beach-goers can learn about advisories and closings in the Great Lakes areas on the Beach-cast website.

BRONX REPRESENTATIVES WIN AGAIN

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US Representative Charles Rangel has once again shown those non believers, this time including Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, by winning renomination in yesterday's Democratic Primary in New York's 13th Congressional District.

Rangel won 47.4 percent of the vote, over his top opponent Adriano Espaillat, who won 43.6 percent. Espaillat was being supported by Diaz, but the voters saw through the political smoke screen and cleared the air inside the polls.

FIFA WORLD CUP

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FIFA 20th World Cup is taking place in Brazil. This international football tournament also known as "soccer" or "futbol" is followed by millions of global fanatics.

This is not just another tournament. It is the life of football. This is a month jammed packed with incredible emotions to observers. And no matter the country, language, or culture they represent, this game brings out a passion that unites fans all over this great wide globe. It's a passion for the world's sport.

A Reflection of a Crisis in Journalism

El Diario La Prensa: A Reflection of a Crisis in Journalism

By Sandra Rodríguez-Cotto | @SRCSandra

A Spanish version appears in the June 24, 2014 edition of El Vocero in Puerto Rico:
http://elvocero.com/el-diario-la-prensa-reflejo-de-la-crisis-periodisti…

At 14, I discovered the two greatest loves in my life: my first boyfriend and journalism. That first boyfriend introduced me to his uncle, who, by then, was one of the most experienced and serious journalists I have met, the editor-in-chief at El Diario La Prensa in New York City, Manuel De Dios Unanue.

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Midsummer Night Swing

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Do you prefer Classic Swing, Disco, Cajun, or Salsa? This NYC open-air participatory dance festival is organized by Lincoln Center and has something for everyone.

The 26th year old three-week festival will spark a new love and features a different live act each night with a dance instructor on hand to teach you a few moves.

Some of the highlights include a disco night with the Loser’s Lounge performing the music of ABBA, the Hot Sardines serving up New Orleans’s jazz, and the fabulous Willie Rosario y Su Orquesta dishing out the salsa on July 4th.

http://midsummernightswing.org/

FREE FISHING WEEKEND

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Free Fishing Weekend
June 28-29, 2014

During the last weekend in June, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no license is required!
Ideas for Free Fishing Weekend

Try fishing for the first time.

Haven't fished in a while? Remember the joy of catching a fish again for free!

Become an ambassador to the sport; take a friend fishing for the first time.

Invite a friend to New York to fish.

Take a spouse or significant other fishing.

Take the family fishing...and don't forget the grandparents!

WAR ON HEROIN

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NY Governor Cuomo today signed into law a series of bills to help address the growing heroin and opioid epidemic, as well as prescription drug abuse, in New York State.

Included in the legislation:

New programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction;

Measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs;

Provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone; and

PRIMARY VOTING DAY

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Voters head to the polls in several states on this Primary Day, as new conservatives are taking on incumbents who have consistently served their districts.

Among them are candidates in Colorado, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Oklahoma and Utah. These include two of the longest-running members of Congress, US Sen. Thad Cochran, Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party and US Representative Charles Rangel, Democrat, NY.

These are two of the longest serving members in Congress who face challenges that could basically end their careers.

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