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Pal-GHK: A Signal Peptide at the Crossroads of Regenerative and Molecular Research Pal-GHK: A Signal Peptide at the Crossroads of Regenerative and Molecular Research
Pal-ghk: A Signal Peptide at the Crossroads of Regenerative and Molecular Research Within the evolving landscape of peptide science, small bioactive sequences continue to attract attention for their potential to participate in highly specific biochemical interactions. Among these, Pal-GHK has emerged as a structurally modified derivative of the naturally occurring tripeptide GHK (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine), distinguished by the addition of a palmitoyl group. This lipid modification introduces a notable shift in physicochemical behavior, potentially altering how the peptide associates with lipid-rich environments and interfaces within complex biological systems. While GHK i…
Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal Waterbury Crash Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal Waterbury Crash
Family Seeks Help Sending NY Man Home After Fatal Waterbury Crash The family of a New York man killed in a Connecticut dirt bike crash is asking the community's help in sending him home. Jose Eduardo, 21, of Mount Carmel, New York, died Sunday, Aug. 23, after crashing a dirt bike on railroad tracks in Waterbury. His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to return his body to his homeland.  “There are no words to comfort our family at this time,” the fundraiser said. “We asked for help to be able to send my nephew’s body to Guatemala since his body will have to be taken to his native country." The campaign had raised more than $2,400 by Monda…
Got Tennis Skills? NY, NJ Players Can Earn Cash For 8 Hours On Camera Got Tennis Skills? NY, NJ Players Can Earn Cash For 8 Hours On Camera
Got Tennis Skills? NY, NJ Players Can Earn Cash For 8 Hours On Camera Tennis players across the New York and New Jersey area have a chance to earn some cash in front of the camera. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people with a high level of tennis skill to portray players in the “Untitled Tennis Project,” according to a casting call. The background role pays $241 for eight hours and will film outdoors in Queens, the casting company said. Tentative shoot dates are Sept. 14 and 15 at night and Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 during the day. Applicants must be at least 18, local to the New York/New Jersey area, and provide their tennis experience and skill level. Both SAG…
Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation
Connecticut Mom ‘Overwhelmed With Gratitude’ After Taylor Swift’s $50K Donation A Connecticut mother who was nearly killed after stopping to help three teenagers who crashed on Interstate 95 in July said she is "overwhelmed with gratitude" after Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to support her recovery. Ashlie Taunton, of Ledyard, was severely injured July 18 after she stopped to help teenagers whose vehicle had hydroplaned off I-95 in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, during a rainstorm. Moments after she helped the last person out of the vehicle, a second car veered off the road. She shoved a teenager to safety before the car struck her. The 42-year-old's heroism has drawn nationa…
Birthday Dream Turns To Nightmare For DC-Area Chef Struck By Truck In Jamaica Birthday Dream Turns To Nightmare For DC-Area Chef Struck By Truck In Jamaica
Birthday Dream Turns To Nightmare For Dc-area Chef Struck By Truck In Jamaica Five days ago, Chef Jason Briscoe was doing what he does best. The DC-area chef was behind a kitchen counter showing his followers how to make Jamaican curry chicken, carefully seasoning it while walking viewers through another recipe for the online community he built around food and Jamaican culture. Now, Briscoe is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a truck while riding a bicycle during what was a planned celebration in Jamaica. "This was supposed to be a birthday trip," Briscoe's Kitchen & Spice wrote while sharing photos of him in the hospital. "Th…
Off-Duty Firefighter, Nurse Race To Save Unresponsive Person At Dutchess County Fair Off-Duty Firefighter, Nurse Race To Save Unresponsive Person At Dutchess County Fair
Off-Duty Firefighter, Nurse Race To Save Unresponsive Person At Dutchess County Fair Two off-duty first responders jumped into action when a person became unresponsive at the Dutchess County Fair, helping perform CPR until the patient could be taken to a hospital.  The medical emergency happened inside Barn 30 at the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck on Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Rhinebeck Firefighter/EMT Erik Stroka and his girlfriend, Skylar Jackson, an Albany Med registered nurse and former EMT, were in the barn showing cows when the emergency unfolded, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department and City of Poughkeepsie …
Smithtown Mom’s Life Upended By Cancer Diagnosis — Community Steps Up In $100K Fundraiser Smithtown Mom’s Life Upended By Cancer Diagnosis — Community Steps Up In $100K Fundraiser
Smithtown Mom’s Life Upended By Cancer Diagnosis — Community Steps Up In $100K Fundraiser A Long Island social worker and mother of three is now facing her own traumatic event — and the community has stepped up to support her. Jaime Travers Gilroy, of Smithtown, has spent years supporting others going through palliative care with her work at Huntington Hospital, according to an online fundraiser. “It is work that requires a particular kind of strength: the ability to sit beside people in their most difficult moments, to share some of the weight they are carrying, and to help them find their way through it,” organizer Jaclyn Costantino wrote in the GoFundMe. “Jaime is exceptional…
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Connecticut Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Connecticut Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95
Taylor Swift Drops $50K Surprise On Connecticut Mom Who Nearly Died Saving Teen On I-95 Ashley Taunton isn't out of the woods yet, but Taylor Swift is helping her get there. The 42-year-old Connecticut mother who suffered critical injuries while assisting a group of teenagers on I-95 got an unexpected assist from a certain 36-year-old singer. You may have heard of her. Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, whose recovery from a July crash has gone viral. PEOPLE confirmed on Friday that the pop star had contributed to the fund, which has since jumped to more than $87,000 since it was created in July. Taylor Swift made a big donation…
Manalapan's Happy Day Farm Unveils 8-Acre Dolly Parton Corn Maze Manalapan's Happy Day Farm Unveils 8-Acre Dolly Parton Corn Maze
Manalapan's Happy Day Farm Unveils 8-Acre Dolly Parton Corn Maze The company that designs Tim Stockel's corn mazes had been trying to get Dolly Parton into cornfields for nearly three years. The idea was simple: honor an American icon in the fall, when denim jackets, country music, and getting lost in a cornfield just seem to fit. Finally, in February, Parton's team agreed to a one-year licensing arrangement allowing participating farms to use her image in corn mazes designed by The Maize Company. "To me, she was everything," said Stockel, who runs the 130-acre Happy Day Farm in Manalapan alongside his wife, Olivia Stockel, a massive Dolly Parton fan. …
Historic Estate Once Home To Famed Broadway Stars Lists For $2.8M In White Plains Historic Estate Once Home To Famed Broadway Stars Lists For $2.8M In White Plains
Historic Estate Once Home To Famed Broadway Stars Lists For $2.8M In White Plains A century-old Westchester County estate once home to a famous pair of Broadway entertainers has hit the market for nearly $2.8 million.   The seven-bedroom residence at 215 Soundview Ave. in White Plains is now listed for $2.795 million by Stacey Pinkas and John Oliveira of Douglas Elliman. Built in 1924, the approximately 6,254-square-foot home was once owned by Rosie and Jenny Dolly, the Hungarian-born identical twins better known as the Dolly Sisters, according to the listing.   The sisters, who rose to fame as vaudeville and Broadway performers in the 1910s…
Popular NJ Restaurateur Bringing New Pizzeria To Ridgewood Popular NJ Restaurateur Bringing New Pizzeria To Ridgewood
Popular NJ Restaurateur Bringing New Pizzeria To Ridgewood The owner of two popular North Jersey restaurants is expanding his footprint into Bergen County. Robby Corujo, owner of Wayne Ale House and Little Falls Tavern, announced Robby's Pizza is coming soon to Ridgewood. “Robby’s Pizza is getting ready to fire up the ovens!” Corujo also owned Public House 46 along Route 46, which closed last year after 20 years. The new shop will specialize in crispy sourdough pizza, according to Corujo's announcement. An opening date has not yet been announced. Dave Portnoy has reviewed pizza from both the Wayne Ale House and Little Falls Tavern. The pie at Wa…
Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA
Virginia's Justus Kelley Makes History As First Mother To Win Miss USA Virginia waited more than half a century for another Miss USA. The wait ended in historic fashion on Thursday, Aug. 27, when Miss Virginia USA Justus Kelley was crowned Miss USA 2026 during the 75th edition of the pageant in Miami. Kelley, 31, became the first mother and first married woman to win the Miss USA title, according to People and Business Insider. She is also reportedly the first woman in her 30s to win. And she ended quite the drought back home. Kelley became the first woman representing Virginia to win Miss USA since Deborah Shelton took the crown in 1970, according to B…
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Annette Bening To Receive Katharine Hepburn Award In Old Saybrook Annette Bening will join some of Hollywood’s biggest names when she accepts a major Old Saybrook arts honor. Bening will receive the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award on Saturday, Aug. 29. The award recognizes performers who embody Hepburn’s spirit, independence, and character. Bening will receive the honor during the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center’s annual gala. Proceeds support performances at the Kate, the Katharine Hepburn Museum, and local arts education programs. Bening shares a direct connection with Hepburn. She appeared alongside Hepburn and her husband, Warren Beatty, in …
VIDEO: Adam Sandler Sends Fans Into Frenzy While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Ridgewood VIDEO: Adam Sandler Sends Fans Into Frenzy While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Ridgewood
Video: Adam Sandler Sends Fans Into Frenzy While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' In Ridgewood Adam Sandler gave Bergen County fans a thrill as he took over a downtown to film "Grown Ups 3." Sandler and a film crew were spotted around Ridgewood on Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to several social media posts from residents and local businesses. According to Netflix’s Tudum, “Grown Ups 3” reunites Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Salma Hayek Pinault more than 13 years after the last film. The movie follows the gang as they set out on an adventure now that their children are grown. Kyle Newacheck is directing, while Sandler and…
Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye — Here's What To Do If You See One Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye — Here's What To Do If You See One
Bobcat Sightings Reported In Rye — Here's What To Do If You See One Residents in a Westchester County municipality are being urged to keep their distance from bobcats after several recent sightings were reported in the area.  The City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, Aug. 26, that it had received reports of bobcats being spotted in the city.   Bobcats are native to New York and are generally secretive animals that are rarely seen, but they can occasionally venture into suburban areas, police said.  Although bobcat attacks on people are extremely rare and a sighting alone is generally not a cause for alarm, authorities are off…
Gloucester City Native Determined To Win 'Survivor' Gloucester City Native Determined To Win 'Survivor'
Gloucester City Native Determined To Win 'Survivor' Aaliyah Puglia, a 24-year-old Gloucester City native, is in it to win it. Puglia was revealed as one of the 21 castaways for the 51st season of "Survivor," on Wednesday, Aug. 26. A chef who now lives in Rhode Island, Puglia has one goal on her mind: winning. "I am a bold independent woman, who was raised by bold independent woman," Puglia said. "I'm not here to find myself, I'm here to win the title and come back with something my family can be proud of. I know I have what it takes to win. I want to show my family...you can do whatever you want, whenever you want." The New Jersey native sa…
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Experience the Armonk Outdoor Art Show! Visit the Armonk Outdoor Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27, 10 am to 5 pm. Honored as Armonk’s 2026 Organization of the Year, the Art Show consistently ranks among the top fine art shows in the country. Our artists are carefully juried each year to ensure a fresh and ever-changing array of work across all mediums and price points. Spend the day immersed in the work of 165 exceptional artists within our beautiful tree-lined venue. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and have fun experiencing FREE children’s activities in our extensive Family Activities Tent. Purchase ticket…
'Intentionally Misleading': Judge Blocks Maryland Democrats' Redistricting Push 'Intentionally Misleading': Judge Blocks Maryland Democrats' Redistricting Push
'Intentionally Misleading': Judge Blocks Maryland Democrats' Redistricting Push Maryland Democrats' bid to rewrite the rules of the redistricting game just got smacked down in court. Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert J. Thompson on Wednesday, Aug. 26, blocked a proposed constitutional amendment from going before voters in November, finding lawmakers failed to follow their own election laws. And he wasn't done there. Thompson also found that language being presented to voters was "intentionally misleading" and that the proposed amendment improperly bundled two separate constitutional issues together. Democrats hold seven of Maryland's eight US House seats…
Windsor Locks Therapist Competing On ‘Survivor 51’ Vows To Be Show’s Star: ‘Fangs Come Out’ Windsor Locks Therapist Competing On ‘Survivor 51’ Vows To Be Show’s Star: ‘Fangs Come Out’
Windsor Locks Therapist Competing On ‘Survivor 51’ Vows To Be Show’s Star: ‘Fangs Come Out’ A Connecticut therapist believes his people skills can carry him to the top of one of television’s toughest games. Eric Macksoud, 34, of Windsor Locks, will compete against 20 other players on “Survivor 51.” The season starts Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. on CBS with a two-hour premiere. Episodes will shift to 90 minutes beginning Sept. 30. Macksoud works as a licensed mental health counselor, and he plans to use his ability to quickly build rapport with people to his advantage. But he has a secret for his fellow castaways.  “I want them to feel I am eating them in their game,” Macks…
Paramus Sex Shop Owner On 'Survivor 51' Paramus Sex Shop Owner On 'Survivor 51'
Paramus Sex Shop Owner On 'Survivor 51' Linnea Capobianco's family secret is out. The 25-year-old Jersey City resident was named a castaway for Season 51 of CBS' "Survivor," and in her interview with the network revealed that she owns a lingerie and adult sex toy shop with her brother. It's a secret that her family has tried their best to keep under wraps, the Kearny native said, but a spot on national television has already made that nearly impossible. That business, Afterglow, has a location at 300 Route 17 in Paramus, along with shops in Chelsea, Williamsburg, and Manhattan's Upper East Side. Her parents aren't the biggest f…
Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza
Dave Portnoy Is Back In Pennsylvania — Here’s How He Ranked The Pizza Dave Portnoy is back on the Pennsylvania pizza trail — and several Philadelphia-area shops earned some serious praise from the notoriously tough grader. The Barstool Sports founder recently swept through Philadelphia and its suburbs for a new batch of his viral “One Bite Pizza Reviews,” stopping at pizzerias in Montgomery and Bucks counties along with several spots in the city. The reviews have been rolling out online throughout August, with Portnoy handing out multiple scores approaching — or topping — the coveted 8-point mark. His highest score of the latest Pennsylvania run went to John…
West Coalition Leader Tawanda Jones Faces 'Long, Arduous Recovery' After Medical Emergency West Coalition Leader Tawanda Jones Faces 'Long, Arduous Recovery' After Medical Emergency
West Coalition Leader Tawanda Jones Faces 'Long, Arduous Recovery' After Medical Emergency For more than a decade, Tawanda Jones has refused to stop showing up in Maryland. Now, the community she has spent years fighting for is showing up for her. Jones, a Baltimore teacher and leader of the West Coalition who became a prominent voice for police accountability following the 2013 death of her brother, Tyrone West, is facing a lengthy recovery after suffering what her family described as a serious medical emergency. Her daughter, Jakiah Harris, said Jones has undergone several significant procedures and is "doing very well," continuing to make encouraging progress. But there is a…
86 Workers To Be Displaced When Nursing Home Closes In Liberty — Job Fair Now Planned 86 Workers To Be Displaced When Nursing Home Closes In Liberty — Job Fair Now Planned
86 Workers To Be Displaced When Nursing Home Closes In Liberty — Job Fair Now Planned As dozens of employees face displacement when a Sullivan County nursing home closes later this year, county officials are now planning a job fair to help them land on their feet. Sullivan County's Center for Workforce Development will hold a job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, exclusively for employees of the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, county officials announced.  The event comes as the county-owned nursing home moves toward closure, a process expected to displace all 86 county employees who work there, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The New York State Department of …
UVA Health Celebrates 29 Future Nurses After Externship UVA Health Celebrates 29 Future Nurses After Externship
UVA Health Celebrates 29 Future Nurses After Externship Twenty-nine nursing students completed UVA Health’s Summer 2026 Nursing Externship Program at community hospitals in Manassas, Haymarket, and Culpeper. The paid, full-time eight-week program was designed for nursing students entering their final year of school, according to UVA Health. The program included hands-on clinical experience under the guidance of registered nurses. Students were recognized during a completion ceremony with UVA Health leaders, nurses, team members, and family members. “The Nursing Externship Program is an investment in the future of nursing and in the communities…
Drew University Launching Grade 1-8 School In Madison Drew University Launching Grade 1-8 School In Madison
Drew University Launching Grade 1-8 School In Madison Drew University is launching a new grade 1-8 school on its Madison campus for the fall 2026 academic year. The Drew School will open in partnership with 2HR Learning, an AI-driven curricular platform, Drew University announced. The school is designed for bright and curious students and will combine technology, personalized academic coaching, real-world skills, and self-paced learning tied to student interests. According to Drew University, the school is part of the university’s broader effort to rethink education as a learning path from childhood through adulthood. “Most traditional schoo…
Bergen Professor Pair Earns National Teaching Honor Bergen Professor Pair Earns National Teaching Honor
Bergen Professor Pair Earns National Teaching Honor Two Bergen Community College adjunct professors have earned national honors for teaching and student success. Bonnie Platter and Claudia Rubner received the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award, according to Bergen Community College. The professors were nominated by their Bergen faculty peers and traveled last month to NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas, to receive the awards. “Bergen Community College faculty bring incredible expertise and passion to the classroom,” said Vice President…
Capital Health Launches Hospital Care At Home Program Capital Health Launches Hospital Care At Home Program
Capital Health Launches Hospital Care At Home Program Capital Health has launched a new Hospital at Home Program that brings hospital-level care to eligible patients in their homes. According to Capital Health, the program is aimed at managing hospital capacity while allowing appropriate patients to receive care at home. Participants must be New Jersey residents age 18 or older, live within a 30-minute drive of Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, and meet clinical and safety standards for eligibility. “The innovative care model for this program allows eligible patients to receive hospital-level diagnostics, treatments, and daily clinici…
Holyoke Medical Center Expands Cancer Care Access Holyoke Medical Center Expands Cancer Care Access
Holyoke Medical Center Expands Cancer Care Access Holyoke Medical Center is expanding its Oncology & Hematology services with two physicians and new office locations in Holyoke and East Longmeadow. The expansion is aimed at increasing access to cancer and blood disorder care for patients throughout the region, Holyoke Medical Center announced in a statement. Masih Farooqui, MD, and Subramony Subramonia Iyer, MD, MPH, are expected to begin seeing patients in early November. They will join Renuka Dulala, MD; Zubeena Mateen, MD; and Katarzyna Swistak, DNP, as part of HMC’s Oncology & Hematology team. “Holyoke Medical Center is excit…
Jersey Shore University Medical Center First In NJ To Offer Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement Jersey Shore University Medical Center First In NJ To Offer Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement
Jersey Shore University Medical Center First In NJ To Offer Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement Jersey Shore University Medical Center is now offering a new thumb joint replacement option for patients with debilitating thumb arthritis. The hospital is the first in New Jersey to provide the TOUCH CMC 1 Prosthesis, a next-generation thumb joint replacement, according to Hackensack Meridian Health. Hand and wrist surgeon Christopher Doumas, M.D., led the surgical team that performed the first CMC 1 Prosthesis procedure in July. “I could not be happier,” said Mariann, a 70-year-old Howell Township resident who received the TOUCH CMC 1 Prosthesis. “In just 10 days, I was able to return to…
Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among PEOPLE’s Companies That Care Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among PEOPLE’s Companies That Care
Hackensack Meridian Ranked Among People’s Companies That Care Hackensack Meridian Health has been named one of PEOPLE’s 100 Companies That Care in 2026, placing the health network among the top 50 companies on the national list. The network ranked No. 48 on the list, Hackensack Meridian Health announced. PEOPLE selected the network for the 2026 list in collaboration with Great Place to Work. HMH said it is the only health network in New York and New Jersey included on the list, and one of only two New Jersey organizations listed. “Caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do at Hackensack Meridian Health, and we are so proud to be …