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New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
With certifications in Arizona and Missouri, voters in eight states will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, the most on record for a single year
Voters in eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Initiatives are pending signature verification in three additional states—Arkansas, Montana, and Nebraska. Measures were most...
New Jersey, Florida, & Wisconsin Beat Out New York For Best U.S. States To Live In
Maybe if just Florida beat us, we’d be less offended, but Wisconsin, freaking New Jersey (and sadly even more states) beat us out for the best state to live in?! Now, that’s just not right. A new study from WalletHub compared each of the 50 states and analyzed their livability by 51 key factors such education rate, income growth, quality hospitals and more under five dimensions: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety. We’re just going to break it to you quickly, New York didn’t even make the top five. In fact, Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Utah and New Hampshire did. To be honest, we barely made the top 10, landing right at the ninth spot. Each of the five key dimensions held a point value of 20 to reach a perfect score (meaning perfect living conditions) of 100. New York State had a total score of 58.17. For comparison, Massachusetts, the best state to live in, had the highest total score of 60.52.
NYS pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines
A statewide standing order for pharmacists in New York State to administer the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination has been issued. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the groups of people who should receive the one-time dose include adults over 75, people between 60 and 75 with underlying medical conditions and pregnant individuals.
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
More Capital Region schools going phone-free as Hochul studies issue
School districts across New York are moving forward with plans to get students to put their cellphones down as state officials weigh a ban. A growing number of districts have plans to go cellphone free when school starts in September. The Greater Amsterdam School District will be using Yondr pouches — specialized cases that prevent students from using their phone during the day — for students in grades 6 through 12.
NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
Fire Ruled Arson At Legendary New York Bar
New Yorkers have spent much of this summer enjoying the warm weather, as days have been filled with excitement and fun. However, that doesn't apply to everyone, as several hundred people showed public emotion as one of New York State's most legendary bars went up in flames a few weeks ago.
Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos’ Fraud Trial Set To Begin As Side Hustle Selling Drag Videos On Cameo Takes Off
The upcoming fraud trial of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is set to proceed with heightened security and scrutiny. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that jurors’ identities will remain confidential during the trial, which is scheduled to commence on Sept. 9. Given the high-profile nature of the case, this measure is aimed at protecting jurors from external pressures.
8/14/24: Another Unsettled Day Thursday
Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologists Steve Caporizzo & Rob Lindenmuth:. A warm afternoon today, but not too humid with scattered showers and some stronger thunderstorms for some with gusty winds and some small hail. After sunset this evening this activity will be coming to an end and skies will eventually become mostly clear. Temperatures comfortable again with lows back into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020. In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes of eventually selling them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years. "I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end...
Brian O’Grady Named President and CEO of CDPHP
ALBANY – It is an historic moment for one of the nation’s premier health care organizations as CDPHP announces Brian O’Grady as its new president and CEO. O’Grady will succeed Dr. John D. Bennett, who has held the position since 2008 after serving as chair, vice chair, and board member for CDPHP.
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