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Gov. Hochul announces distribution of 20M fentanyl, xylazine test strips throughout N.Y.
Hours before International Overdose Awareness Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips have been distributed in New York, including around NYC’s five boroughs. The strips can be used to test for the potentially fatal drugs of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, and xylazine,...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
Get food stamps or public assistance? NY wants to hear how hard the system is to use
Syracuse, N.Y. — The state wants to hear from families who receive benefits like food stamps and public assistance about how hard the help is to get. In the spring, the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council asked the state and county departments of social services to share a statewide survey that asked people about their experience with the public benefit system.
New Yorkers to save $853M with new health insurance premium rates
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers are expected to save more than $850 million after the state approved health insurance premium rate increases well below what insurance companies had requested. On Friday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved health insurers’ premium rate increases for 2025, with...
Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
Pandemic funds to spur outdoor recreation
GUILDERLAND — Three projects in Guilderland will benefit from the final batch of federal pandemic funds announced by Albany County on Aug. 27. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy will use half of its allotment to tear down an old farmhouse on its recently acquired addition to the Bozen Kill Preserve and the rest for more hiking trails.
RBH’s downtown “Teachers Village” funded with $370M bond
RBH Group’s third “Teachers Village” income-restricted development with a massive retail component is moving forward in Atlanta, after the Development Authority of Fulton County approved a $370 million bond to fund it. The New Jersey-based developer plans to build a 34-story tower at 98 Cone Street in...
Albany Police arrest three people for robbery on Quail Street
Albany Police tell us that three people are in custody Saturday morning after a robbery on Quail Street. Police responded to the 200 block of Quail Street around 7:05 a.m. for reports of a robbery. Officers took all three suspects, a 20-year-old, 18-year-old, and a 17-year-old into custody in the...
Popular Capital Region Coffee Chain Opening 3 New Locations
One of the area's best destinations for a cup of coffee and a bagel is getting ready to open three additional locations. Uncommon Grounds has been a Capital Region favorite for coffee, bagels, and more for years. And the chain continues to grow!. Not too long ago the chain opened...
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