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Statewide Alert – Fears Grow In New York About This Virus
There is an ongoing, and growing, concern about a virus that is spreading in portions of New York State. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have gotten more cautious and germ aware when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding getting sick. Whether it is wearing a mask, social distancing, or just staying away from large gatherings, some of the things we learned in the pandemic still apply.
Red Lobster to close more locations, including two additional sites in NY. Find out where
Three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is set to close 23 additional locations nationwide. These closures bring the total number of shut-down restaurants to at least 129 across the U.S. The new closures include three locations each in Florida, Illinois, and Virginia; two in Minnesota and New York; and...
New York judge faces removal after white pride social media post, Confederate flag on desk
Salisbury, N.Y. – A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday Salisbury Town Court Justice Thomas F. Rathburn, who is not an attorney,...
‘No Kid Hungry’ Summer EBT deadline is quickly approaching
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – No Kid Hungry New York is encouraging families to apply for the federal Summer EBT program as the deadline on September 3 draws closer. The program provides eligible families with a one-time installment of $120 per child on their EBT cards to replace the cost of meals received at school in […]
National Grid faces statewide protests following rate hike ask
National Grid is asking for its biggest rate hike in several decades. Now, the utility is getting pushback from protests across the state, including central New York. Protesters took to the streets in front of the Syracuse National Grid offices opposing rate hikes in favor of legislation that addresses energy affordability and climate change. Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action of New York organized the protest, which he said is two-pronged.
Montgomery Co. Sheiff’s Office offering free child IDs at Fonda Fair
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is offering free safe child IDs Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Friday, Aug. 30 at the Fonda Fair. It goes from noon to 3 p.m. at the first responder booth near the front entrance of the fair. The sheriff’s office is also offering some interactive...
Gloversville man pleads guilty to stabbing woman on rail trail
A Gloversville sex offender has admitted to stabbing a woman walking along the rail trail about a year ago. This happened two decades after he raped a woman and was sentenced to prison. Kristerfer Passino, 42, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 23 in Fulton County Court to second-degree assault. The...
Innovative teaching methods show promise in combating student absenteeism
When students don't come to school, they tend to fall behind; with school starting next week it highlights an ongoing issue for districts across the country and state- chronic absenteeism. "Chronic absenteeism is a growing crisis and it's gotten even worse since back to school after COVID-19,” said Jayne Demsky...
Field Hockey Ranked in Penn Monto/NFHCA Preseason Poll
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany field hockey team has been voted 20th in the Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Preseason Coaches Poll, announced Tuesday. "It's always very nice to be recognized in the Top 20 rankings," said head coach Phil Sykes. "Our team is very excited...
Q&A: Sawyer Fredericks, Cassandra Kubinski discuss collaboration on ‘Burn It Down’
One of the more enjoyable things within artistic communities can be the collaborations that take place. With the release of “Burn it Down” last Friday, a collaboration between Saratoga Springs-based artist Cassandra Kubinski, and Troy resident/Fultonville native Sawyer Fredericks, this is definitely the case. Though Kubinski had previously...
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