In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

👧 Young Girl Defeats Rare Genetic Disease in Historic First Cure 💪

🌊 New EPA Rules Target PFAS, Offering Health Protection to Millions 🛡️

🛫 Alaska's Airports Go High-Tech with Robotic Predators to Ward Off Wildlife 🤖🦅

🚔 Rutland Man Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Contact with Child 👮‍♂️

🌿 Queens Family Triumphs Over Challenges to Open New Cannabis Dispensary 🎉

⚾ Hudson Valley Sweeps Jefferson, Clarkson Faces Challenge in Baseball Double Dip 🧹🏟️

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

April 26, 2024

Alien Weekend

April 27, 2024

murder in Margaritaville

April 28, 2024

Bertrand Russell's Marriage and Morals (Reading group meeting #1)

Young Girl Defeats Rare Genetic Disease in Historic First Cure

British doctors achieved a medical milestone by curing 13-year-old Kai Xue of a rare genetic condition known as WILD syndrome, combined with severe chylous ascites. The cure was facilitated by Dr. Mona Mossad and her team after years of fruitless treatments and extensive medical consultations. Following a successful surgical intervention and recovery at Staffordshire Children’s Hospital, Kai was able to return home, cured.

New EPA Rules Target PFAS, Offering Health Protection to Millions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has introduced the first-ever regulations targeting PFAS chemicals in drinking water. Known for their durability and widespread use in various consumer products, PFAS pose significant health risks. The new mandate requires water utilities to test for multiple types of PFAS compounds, potentially reducing health hazards for about 100 million Americans. To aid in compliance, the EPA has also provided a $1 billion fund for testing and treatment, sourced from the $9 billion reserved in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for addressing PFAS contamination issues.

Alaska's Airports Go High-Tech with Robotic Predators to Ward Off Wildlife

In response to 92 animal-related incidents on runways last year, the Alaska Department of Transportation is introducing a robotic animal guard. This robot, which can resemble a fox or coyote, is the latest in a series of innovative strategies aimed at preventing wildlife from endangering airport operations. Previous methods have included using pigs to eat bird eggs, loudspeakers, paintball guns, and grape juice-spraying drones.Subscribe to Watertown Thrives

Rutland Man Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Contact with Child

A Rutland man, Mark W. Snyder, was arrested in Watertown by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly attempting to inappropriately touch a 12-year-old girl. Snyder, 33, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching.

Queens Family Triumphs Over Challenges to Open New Cannabis Dispensary

The Carter family has opened Trends Cannabis Dispensary in Queens, overcoming challenges from the state’s stringent licensing process and local opposition due to their criminal records related to marijuana. Despite facing protests, they secured community support. Simultaneously, entrepreneur Harold Baines faces severe setbacks due to strict location regulations and costly licensing changes, highlighting the broader difficulties within New York’s cannabis industry. In response to many grievances, Governor Kathy Hochul has instructed the Cannabis Control Board to speed up their licensing review.

Hudson Valley Sweeps Jefferson, Clarkson Faces Challenge in Baseball Double Dip

In a thrilling day of college sports, Jefferson Community College softball team faced a tough challenge from Hudson Valley Community College, losing both games in their doubleheader, with the second game ending in a 14-5 defeat. Meanwhile, in baseball, Clarkson University's attempt at a comeback was highlighted by smart plays, but they still found themselves trailing Hobart College after three innings.