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Soloviev Group Adds Affordable Housing to Casino Proposal Near UN

The Soloviev Group is trying to make sure it doesn’t roll snake eyes in its proposal to build a casino in Midtown East by including 513 affordable homes in the development.

The proposed Freedom Plaza entertainment district would include not only a gambling house under Soloviev Group Chairman Stefan Soloviev’s vision, but also open space, a hotel, a performance space and a museum dedicated to democracy.

The proposal originally included a Ferris wheel and a sports fields, but recently nixed those plans.

The housing component of Soloviev’s plan, announced Thursday, would add a total of 1,325 apartments, with nearly 30 percent affordable. The developer hopes the housing will persuade the New York State Gaming Commission to award one of the three downstate casino licenses to a proposal with an aspect that provides a service to the community.

“Affordable housing, specifically the creation of new low- and moderate-income units, is a top priority in our city and nationally,” Michael Hershman, CEO of Soloviev Group, said in a statement. “We are dedicated to mitigating the housing crisis within our community and intend to develop more than 500 affordable units, while also introducing meaningful economic and social benefit initiatives.” 

The housing development would be in line with New York City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) zoning with at least 30 percent of the units being permanently affordable and 80 percent of them being within the budgets of people earning below the average median income, according to Soloviev.

Soloviev, like the numerous other developers angling for a casino license, has partnered with companies that specialize in operating gaming facilities, in this case entertainment group Mohegan.

Mohegan is putting its own efforts into creating an economic benefit in the proposal with the Mohegan Momentum Partnership Program for New York City, which aims to incentivize…

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Nanticoke

H.S. Football: Turnovers prove costly for Nanticoke Area in loss to Shamokin

NANTICOKE — Turnovers are practically a given when playing in torrential downpour. But when those turnovers continually bit Nanticoke Area at the worst times, it was easy for the Trojans to throw their hands up in the air to the football gods.

Giveaways plagued the Trojans in a 28-14 loss to Shamokin on Friday. Dogged in a fight for a coveted spot in the District 2 Class 4A playoff picture, Nanticoke’s setback was frustrating for anyone judging the game on time of possession or total yards.

“It’s just disappointing we didn’t take care of the football,” Nanticoke Area coach Ron Bruza said. “We didn’t play Trojan football, and it cost us the game. There’s not much more that you can say than that.”

After suffocating the Shamokin offense over three possessions, Nanticoke Area gifted the Indians their first chance at the end zone. A fumble at the 10-yard line allowed Shamokin to move within one point. Chase Pensyl caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Brad Latshaw to cut the deficit to 8-7.

Nanticoke Area seemed unfazed by the early hiccup, marching down the field with ease against a puzzled Shamokin defense. Ryan Wiaterowski bowled over Purple and White defenders for a 6-yard touchdown for a 14-7 lead at the 6:11 mark of the second quarter.

Their lead would last a grand total of 14 seconds. The Shamokin offense line created a spacious hole for Jayce Ginck to run 72 yards for a game-tying touchdown.

Shamokin carried that momentum by outscoring the Trojans 14-0 in the second half. The Indians forced a pair of turnovers in the midfield.

“You can’t give the ball up three times per game,” Bruza said. “You can’t give the ball up at the 10-yard line. You can’t let…

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Mohegan

Meuser may consider seeking speaker’s post, blasts House dysfunction

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser on Thursday said he is still supporting Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House, but if Republicans in the House can’t elect someone to the post soon, he, Meuser, would toss his hat in the ring.

“I’m supporting Jim Jordan, or if a strong alternative can get to 217 (votes) within the next couple of days,” said Meuser, R-Dallas. “However, if Jordan drops out and we do a resolution to allow (Rep. Patrick) McHenry as Speaker Pro Tem to assume authority to conduct House business for a set time period or until another Speaker is elected, I will likely be a candidate for Speaker.”

In an interview with media on the U.S. Capitol Steps Thursday that was captured by C-Span, Meuser said House Republicans are showing they are dysfunctional.

“We need to get back in there,” Meuser said. “Most of the Leadership voted for Jim Jordan. Some good friends of mine are not on board at this point. They are voting for others. We have to wake up and stop this nonsense. There is real serious work to be done.”

Previous remarks

Last week Meuser offered his criteria for supporting a speaker:

(1) Passing a fiscally responsible, pro-growth budget.

(2) Stopping the excessive, wasteful spending, and rooting out waste, abuse, and fraud from federal spending.

(3) Continuing to advocate for H.R. 1 — responsible American Energy Independence and dominance is crucial to our national security and economic strength.

(4) Securing the border and implementing immigration reform policy. As a start, we should impeach Secretary Mayorkas who is deliberately not enforcing our nation’s illegal immigration laws.

(5) Prosecute and weed out corruption, including the blatant and obvious Biden scandals.

(6) We must through policy, execution, and factual, honest messaging earn the trust of the American voters…

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Shamokin pulls away in win at Nanticoke

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John Kotsko | October 21, 2023

With the game tied at 14, Shamokin needed big plays. The Indians got a fumble recovery on the opening drive in the second half. Followed by a big third down catch by Chase Pensyl that ended in a three yard touchdown run by freshman Logan Steele to give Shamokin their first lead of the game and kept the lead. Jayce Ginck scored two rushing touchdowns as Shamokin took a 28-14 victory on the road at Nanticoke. “We did a fantastic job defensively in the second half.” said Shamokin head coach Marc Persing. “We didn’t give up too many rushing yards. Our defensive coordinator made a fantastic adjustment and we took care of business in the second half.”

After the Trojan defense forced a three and out to start the game. Nanticoke drove down the field, ending with a 13 yard touchdown run by Zack Fox to make it 8-0 with a two point conversion from Ryan Wiaterowski with 6:14 remaining in the first quarter. The Indians ended up driving down to the 29 yard line but the Trojans defense held up and forced a punt after losses of 1 on first and second down then a false start and an incompletion on third down.

Nanticoke got the ball at their own five yard line. They had a third and 3 at their own 12, they fumbled and the Indians recovered. At the start of the second quarter, Shamokin faced a third and four at the Trojan six yard line and Brad Latshaw found Pensyl for a six yard score and the PAT cut…

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High school football scoreboard: See who scored a big upset victory

Absegami 35, Bridgeton 6

Allentown 45, Hightstown 13

Bergen Catholic 37, St. Peter’s Prep 7

Bloomfield 29, Belleville 8

Boonton 41, Whippany Park 15

Bound Brook 25, Manville 15

Brick Memorial 19, Brick Township 14

Bridgewater-Raritan 49, Old Bridge 21

Butler 42, Waldwick 14

Caldwell 34, Mountain Lakes 0

Camden Eastside 15, Delran 3

Cedar Grove 42, Hoboken 0

Clayton 40, Cumberland Regional 14

Colonia 35, Rahway 7

Delaware Valley Regional 41, North Plainfield 6

Delsea 48, St. Joseph-Hammonton 0

Don Bosco Prep 35, Paramus Catholic 14

Dwight-Morrow 44, Dover 6

Florence 43, Holy Cross 7

Freehold Township 40, Barnegat 27

Glassboro 39, Buena Regional 6

Gloucester City 35, Collingswood 0

Haddonfield 49, Sterling 8

Hanover Park 14, Verona 7

Hasbrouck Heights 28, Becton 6

Hawthorne 20, Lyndhurst 13

Hillside 20, Carteret 12

Holy Spirit 24, Kingsway 14

Howell 35, Lacey 12

Hun 34, St. Frances Academy, Md. 0

Hunterdon Central 32, Perth Amboy 6

Irvington 14, West Orange 0

Jackson Memorial 13, Southern 0

Johnson 49, South River 0

Kinnelon 45, Parsippany 14

Lakeland 35, High Point 6

Linden 42, Montgomery 42, 3OT

Manalapan 21, Red Bank Regional 14

Mendham 21, Morris Hills 7

Middlesex 9, New Providence 7

Millville 41, Cherokee 17

Monroe 47, South Plainfield 14

Montville 24, Chatham 14

Morris Knolls 41, Randolph 31

Mount Olive 28, Wayne Valley 0

North Arlington 27, Lodi 19

North Brunswick 44, Cranford 14

Notre Dame 35, Hopewell Valley Central 34

Nutley 30, Barringer 20

Old Tappan 40, Demarest 0

Overbrook 21, Deptford 14

Parsippany Hills 41, Lenape Valley 28

Pascack Valley 21, Bergenfield 14

Passaic Valley 41, Millburn 0

Paul VI 42, Triton 6

Pequannock 27, North Warren 0

Phillipsburg 49, East Brunswick 7

Piscataway 41, New Brunswick 6

Pitman 35, Pennsville Memorial 14

Pleasantville 21, Middle Township 14

Point Pleasant Beach 8, Jackson Liberty 6

Point Pleasant Boro 50, Raritan 0

Pope John XXIII def. Hudson Catholic, forfeit

Ramapo 28, Ridgewood 7

Red Bank Catholic 35, Toms River North 28, OT

Ridge 26, Union 7

Robbinsville 14, West Windsor-Plainsboro 13

Roselle 35, Belvidere 0

Roxbury 41, Livingston 0

Rumson-Fair Haven 21, Wall 0

Rutherford 26, Park Ridge 7

Rye Country Day, N.Y. 26, Pingry 24

Sayreville 22, Woodbridge 20

Scotch Plains-Fanwood…

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Mohegan

Developer adds affordable housing to East Side casino plan to sweeten bid

A developer vying for one of New York’s coveted casino licenses has added hundreds of affordable housing units to the proposal in a bid to strengthen its position in a crowded and competitive race.

The Soloviev Group wants to create an entertainment district dubbed “Freedom Plaza” by the United Nations in Midtown East with a casino, hotel, green space and shopping. They announced Thursday that their plan will now also include 1,325 new units of housing, 513 of which would be affordable.

If built, the developer said it would be the most newly constructed affordable units in the area in at least a decade. The housing would only move forward alongside the casino.

The inclusion of housing is aimed at distinguishing Soloviev and their partner Mohegan, in a field of around a dozen applicants vying for one of three lucrative downstate gaming licenses from the state, which would allow venues to have table games such as poker.

“We just see this as an extension of our responsibilities to the City of New York,” Soloviev CEO Michael Hershman told the Daily News. “This is completely voluntary on our part, we decided that we would like to help the city manage its housing issues.”

New Yorkers have largely been resistant to the various casino proposals thus far, citing concerns such as the potential for increased crime, traffic and gambling addiction. But applicants have been trying to court public opinion, sponsoring everything from children’s sports in Brooklyn to a private bus service in the Bronx.

Soloviev is also hosting an enormous light installation at the proposed site later this year.

Freedom Plaza would span over six acres on land already owned by Soloviev from 38th to 41st St. east of First Ave. by the East River. In…

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Mohican

ODNR Offers Additional Overnight Discounts for U.S. Active Duty Military and Veterans

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, will once again offer U.S. military, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off camping, getaway rentals, state-operated cabins, or resort lodge stays during the month of November. 

“It is an honor to support the members of our military who have proudly served our country,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “This is a great way for these heroes to make amazing memories with their families and friends at our state parks.”
 

ODNR, in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, is offering additional discounts for camping, getaway rentals, state-operated cabins, an resort lodge stays.

 
To check availability or to make a reservation for state-operated camping, cabins, and other facilities, visit reserveohio.com. Use the promo code “VETERAN23” to receive the 30% discount. This offer is subject to availability and applies to new reservations at open campgrounds, as well as new cabin reservations at Buck Creek, Cowan Lake, Dillon, Lake Hope, Malabar Farm, Mohican, Pike Lake, and Pymatuning state parks. 
 
Great Ohio Lodges, a division of U.S. Hotels, will also offer a 30% discount to all veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout November on lodge rooms and select cabins at their nine properties (Burr Oak Lodge, Deer Creek Lodge, Hocking Hills Lodge, Hueston Woods Lodge, Maumee Bay Lodge, Mohican Lodge, Punderson Manor Lodge, Salt Fork Lodge, and Shawnee Lodge). 

To check availability or make a reservation, visit www.greatohiolodges.com, select the park you are interested in, and use promo code “VETERAN23” when making a reservation online or call the Great Ohio Lodges reservation line at 1-800-ATAPARK (282-7275).
 
“The discount being offered by…

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Nanticoke

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Berwick volleyball posts win over Nanticoke Area

Julia Troiana had 10 service points and 28 assists and Cassidy Evans had five aces and 18 service points in Berwick’s 3-0 win over Nanticoke Area in a Wyoming Valley Conference girls volleyball match Wednesday.

Claire Riera-Gomez had two aces, eight service points and 14 kills for Berwick while Kaylee Hacker had eight kills.

Claire Aufiero had three aces, six kills, two assists, four blocks and 14 digs for Nanticoke Area.

Nanticoke Area (5-8) 10 12 13 Berwick (13-1) 25 25 25 Holy Redeemer 3 Hanover Area 0

Abby Williams had four kills and 11 points and Lucie Racicky had two kills, two blocks and three points to lead Holy Redeemer over Hanover Area.

Angie Corridoni and Julia Desiak each had one kill for Holy Redeemer.

Hanover Area (1-12) 10 6 6 Holy Redeemer (13-0) 25 25 25

Lake-Lehman 3 Wilkes-Barre Area 0

Keira Middleton had five kills and Hailey Corey had four aces, eight service points and 21 assists to lead Lake-Lehman. Ella Wilson had 22 kills and three blocks.

Wilkes-Barre Area (6-7) 15 14 18 Lake-Lehman (10-3) 25 25 25

Pittston Area 3, MMI Prep 0

Emily Borchick had three kills and five service points and Chloe Allen had six service points for MMI Prep in a loss at Pittston Area.

Alexa Fazio had one kill, four digs and eight service points for MMI Prep.

MMI Prep (0-14) 6 22 14 Pittston Area (3-11) 25 25 25

Field hockey

Aubrey Macri scored off an assist from Alyse Wanchisen at 3:34 of overtime to lead Crestwood over Wilkes-Barre Area, 2-1, in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 field hockey game.

Emily DelVecchio scored at 0:25 of the fourth quarter to tie the game. Liv Oresick was credited with the assist.

Wilkes-Barre Area’s Aubrey Kuhn scored from Gianna Gustinucci in the second quarter.

W-B Area (2-8) 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 Crestwood (8-2) 0 0 0…

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Mohegan

Tractor-trailer rollover in Newtown kills 7 cows, 6 euthanized: State Police

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

NEWTOWN, Conn. — After a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 84 in Newtown early Thursday morning, seven cows have died from their injuries and six more were euthanized.

Sandy Hook Volunteer firefighters and State Police  were called to the scene of a tractor-trailer rollover on the I-84 West Exit 10 off-ramp around 3:30 a.m. 44 cows were determined to be inside the trailer, state police said, 

Connecticut State Police said that based on the injuries sustained by the cows and the risk of exposure to hazardous conditions resulting from the rollover, a state veterinarian was contacted about the injured cows and made the decision that approximately six of the cows should be euthanized. 

The veterinarian requested that Troopers euthanize the cows; the cows were euthanized on scene.

It was then determined that seven of the cows perished as a result of the accident. The truck driver was not injured.

All westbound lanes of I-84 were shut down for a time in the interest of public safety.

The driver was not injured, according to firefighters.

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 The state Dept. of Agriculture, CT DOT and DEEP also responded to the scene.

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Microsoft launches fall 2023 Xbox ad campaign with new commercial that includes Hellblade II

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Officially, the holiday shopping season doesn’t start for over a month, but Microsoft isn’t wasting any time launching its big fall/holiday marketing campaign for its Xbox game console.

Xbox Wire states that the new campaign has the tagline “Power Your Dreams”. Microsoft has already posted a new three minute long live action commercial to jump-start the campaign. It will be shown during the NFL Thursday Night Football game on Amazon Prime Video later tonight and will be shown globally through the holiday season.

The commercial itself is called Wake Up and Dream, and shows a young gamer dreaming about going to video game worlds like the ones in Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and even a third-party game, Cyberpunk 2077.

The most interesting world the main character enters is from a game that won’t actually be released this year. The gamer imagines she is in the world of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II from developer Ninja Theory. That game won’t be released until sometime in 2024.

Josh Munsee, the Director of Microsoft’s Xbox Integrated Marketing team, offered up some behind-the-scenes tidbits of the Wake Up and Dream commercial on his X (formerly Twitter) account. For example, when the young gamer sees Senua in that part of the clip, Munsee says that the character is played by the actor who voices and does her motion capture work in Hellblade II, Melina Juergens.

Munsee also states that the cinematographer for the commercial is Matty Libatique, who has a ton of feature film credits including, but not limited to, Iron Man 1 and 2, Venom, and the upcoming Maestro.

Finally, some people have speculated that the order of the…

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