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Mohegan

Spotlight races competitive at Pocono Downs – Harnesslink

WILKES-BARRE PA – On a cool fall afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania where the spotlight races were very competitive (four of the five harness racing features were decided by a length or less), De La Hoya Hanover (Stay Hungry) took a 1:51 decision over Seen Here in the pacing section of three $17,000 top-purse contests.

De La Hoya Hanover and driver Matt Kakaley (Curtis Salonick Photo)

The crowd’s wagering was probably based on how each horse had done against a recent common rival named Southwind Celsius: Seen Here had gone-to-wire against “Celsius” last week, while a week before De La Hoya Hanover had to settle for a not-close second, so Seen Here was made the odds-on favorite and De La Hoya Hanover, who also had to contend with the outside post six, was the second choice.

De La Hoya Hanover was sent right to the lead by driver Matt Kakaley and put up fractions of :27.3 and :55.4, then stepped up his game when Seen Here ranged up uncovered from midpack to challenge by the 1:23.1 three quarters.

Seen Here had gone his own third split in :26.4 into some wind to gain contention and kept the heat on his rival to the line, but De La Hoya Hanover had a bit more punch coming to the finish and won by three-quarters of a length for trainer Joe Bongiorno and the ownership of Jennifer Bongiorno Stable LLC, Robert Weinstein, and Barbara Bongiorno Stable LLC.

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In one of the two $17,000 trots, the Walner three-year-old filly Sapphinerainstar, winless in six starts when coming to Pocono in mid-October, ran her local record to five-for-five by holding back two-holer Hankins Hanover by three-quarters of a length…

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Lenni Lenape

NCC to Screen ‘Keepers of the Way’

Northampton Community College (NCC) will host a free screening of “Keepers of the Way,” a 2023 documentary about the Lenape Nation, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.

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Northampton Community College (NCC) will host a free screening of “Keepers of the Way,” a 2023 documentary about the Lenape Nation, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. The screening will take place in the College Center’s Student Life Zone on NCC’s Bethlehem campus, located at 3835 Green Pond Road. Look for “Lenape Event” directional signs on campus.

The film follows Lenape tribal leaders in Pennsylvania as they share their experiences working to heal past wounds through storytelling and healing ceremonies. Keepers of the Way” aims to remind viewers of the Lenape Nation’s resilience and enduring presence, countering the narrative that they have vanished. Watch the film’s trailer at yhoo.it/4hMjunM.

Following the screening, attendees can participate in a Q&A session with the film’s director, Evan Cohen, and Lenape tribal leaders. The event will also feature drumming by Lenape Nation members and food inspired by Native American culture.

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For those unable to attend in person, a virtual viewing option will be available via Zoom at zoomto.me/KeepersoftheWayDocumentary.

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‘Tyncavage’ spelling error disenfranchises 142 voters

WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Board of Elections decided Friday it won’t count 1,301 mail-in ballots from the 119th state House District because the ballots were canceled and supposed to be segregated.

But an employee inadvertently opened the outer envelopes of those ballots, and 1,159 of those 1,301 voters in the 119th District submitted second ballots. Friday’s decision disenfranchises 142 voters from the Nov. 5 election.

“I think everyone in this room knows there is no good answer,” board Solicitor Gene Molino said. “The board is going to have to make a decision on what’s the least bad answer to this.”

If the board counted the 1,301 ballots, the board would have allowed 1,159 voters to vote twice. Election officials said they had no way to determine the identity of voters who cast them once the outer envelopes were opened.

In early October, the election bureau canceled about 6,700 mail ballots sent to voters in the 119th District because some of the ballots misspelled the name of state Rep. Alec Ryncavage as “Tyncavage.” The bureau sent a second batch of mail-in ballots to those 119th District voters with correct name spellings.

Ryncavage, a Republican seeking a second term, defeated Democrat Megan Kocher, and the unofficial vote count remains 17,382 to 9,789.

The board continued its review of provisional ballots on Friday and plans to resume its review Saturday morning. Attorneys for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Scranton, and Republican Dave McCormick were present Friday.

McCormick is leading the unofficial vote count against Casey 3,392,104 to 3,370,395, and 36,000 votes are uncounted, NBC News reported at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

In Luzerne County, the Senate campaigns have contested decisions on more than 1,000 provisional ballots, and a hearing on the challenges will be held Tuesday. Voters are allowed to cast provisional ballots if they received mail-in ballots or…

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Mohegan

REVIEW: O’Jays, Gladys Knight show they can still put on a show

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UN Iraq SRSG visits rehabilitation centre, underscores importance of repatriation and reintegration [EN/AR/KU]

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Jedaa 1 Rehabilitation Centre, Ninewa, 17 November 2024 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, visited today the Jedaa 1 Rehabilitation Centre in Ninewa Governorate.

At the Centre, the SRSG met with the Minister of Migration and Displaced, Mrs. Evan Faeq Jabro. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination and cooperation on the repatriation and reintegration file.

The SRSG toured the facility, currently home to an estimated 2,000 returnees from the Al-Hol camp in Syria, most of them women and children. He was briefed on the work of UN agencies and their partners, which support the Government in service delivery and coordination inside the Centre. He also met with a number of residents in the interest of hearing first-hand their comments, concerns, and hopes, in order to address any concerns they might have.

The rehabilitation Centre, under the Ministry of Migration and Displaced, has become the transit facility for a new life for over 10,000 individuals since May 2021. Rehabilitation and reintegration support for the returnees, which includes legal assistance to access civil documentation, mental health and psychosocial support, education, health, economic empowerment and livelihoods programs to strengthen life skills, and efforts to reconnect returnees with their families and communities, are some of the services the Centre offers.

Commending the Iraqi Government’s efforts to repatriate its citizens, SRSG Al Hassan highlighted the significant progress already made, noting the substantial number of individuals already repatriated and reintegrated into communities despite complex security, legal, and humanitarian challenges. Dr. Al Hassan called for the swift and safe return of all Iraqis from Al-Hol camp.

“Iraq’s proactive approach is a positive example for other countries to follow. Iraq of today, and Iraq of the future, is demonstrating…

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Lenni Lenape

Ramapo Hosts Flag-Raising Ceremony Honoring Munsee Lenape Tribe

Ramapo Hosts Flag-Raising Ceremony Honoring Munsee Lenape Tribe – Rockland News – It’s Local that Matters.

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Nanticoke

‘Tyncavage’ spelling error disenfranchises 142 voters

WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Board of Elections decided Friday it won’t count 1,301 mail-in ballots from the 119th state House District because the ballots were canceled and supposed to be segregated.

But an employee inadvertently opened the outer envelopes of those ballots, and 1,159 of those 1,301 voters in the 119th District submitted second ballots. Friday’s decision disenfranchises 142 voters from the Nov. 5 election.

“I think everyone in this room knows there is no good answer,” board Solicitor Gene Molino said. “The board is going to have to make a decision on what’s the least bad answer to this.”

If the board counted the 1,301 ballots, the board would have allowed 1,159 voters to vote twice. Election officials said they had no way to determine the identity of voters who cast them once the outer envelopes were opened.

In early October, the election bureau canceled about 6,700 mail ballots sent to voters in the 119th District because some of the ballots misspelled the name of state Rep. Alec Ryncavage as “Tyncavage.” The bureau sent a second batch of mail-in ballots to those 119th District voters with correct name spellings.

Ryncavage, a Republican seeking a second term, defeated Democrat Megan Kocher, and the unofficial vote count remains 17,382 to 9,789.

The board continued its review of provisional ballots on Friday and plans to resume its review Saturday morning. Attorneys for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Scranton, and Republican Dave McCormick were present Friday.

McCormick is leading the unofficial vote count against Casey 3,392,104 to 3,370,395, and 36,000 votes are uncounted, NBC News reported at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

In Luzerne County, the Senate campaigns have contested decisions on more than 1,000 provisional ballots, and a hearing on the challenges will be held Tuesday. Voters are allowed to cast provisional ballots if they received mail-in ballots or…

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Munsee

Six Native American Women Making a Difference in Indian Country

Details By Kaili Berg November 15, 2024

Native American Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the individuals who dedicate their lives to advocating for Indigenous rights, environmental justice, cultural preservation, and social equity. 

 

Their work drives meaningful change, often in the face of systemic barriers and historical injustices. Here are some Indigenous activists and advocates making an impact on their communities and the world. 

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Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) – U.S. Secretary of the Interior

Deb Haaland made history as the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet Secretary in the United States. As Secretary of the Interior, she oversees policies affecting public lands, natural resources, and tribal sovereignty. Haaland’s leadership marks a turning point in addressing the federal government’s obligations to Indigenous nations.

Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk Nation) – U.S. Representative

Sharice Davids made history in 2018 as one of the first two Native American women elected to the U.S. Congress and the first openly LGBTQ Native American to serve in Congress. Representing Kansas’s 3rd Congressional District, she focuses on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare, advocating for policies that benefit both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Shannon Holsey (Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican) – Tribal Leader, Advocate

Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, is a prominent voice for Native sovereignty, economic development, and political representation. Holsey frequently advocates for Native inclusion in state and federal policymaking, highlighting issues like health care equity and voting rights.

Allie Young (Diné) – Founder, Protect the Sacred

Allie Young founded Protect the Sacred to mobilize Indigenous youth during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Her “Ride to the Polls” campaign encouraged Native…

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Health officials across Delmarva on ways to manage Diabetes

Diabetes Awareness Month

 

DELMARVA – About 1.5 million people die from diabetes annually according to the World Health Organization, and those numbers continue to increase. While diabetes can be deadly, experts on Delmarva say one can successfully manage the disease with proper nutrition, education, and most importantly, determination.

Blindness, kidney disease, and stroke are just some of the things that can happen if diabetes goes unchecked. Certified Diabetes Specialist for Atlantic General Hospital, Dr. Nakita Cropper says Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition and can only be treated with insulin. On the other hand, Type 2 has more to do with genetics and lifestyle and can be treated with oral medication, injectables, and insulin.

Dr. Cropper says low-income individuals have a higher risk of being diagnosed, and that we have to address both the disease and the disparities. “Although it is often difficult receiving the diagnosis, that it is possible for individuals to successfully manage the condition and live long, healthy, fulfilled lives… We know that African Americans and Hispanics are most likely to be diagnosed with the condition. underserved groups are more likely to experience difficulty with accessing healthcare.”

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week according to Dr. Cropper, and she says there are a few risk factors to look out for. “Being overweight or obese. Having limited physical activity daily, smoking, as well as having a hormonal condition such as polycystic ovarian syndrome.”

Exercise isn’t the only way to manage this disease, there is also nutrition according to Kelly Williams, Nutritionist for the Worcester County Health Department. “I think the biggest challenge people face when managing diabetes is knowing how to combine foods. People who are diabetic can eat all foods. It’s just knowing the proper proportions,…

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