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In New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s Constitution that’s intended to protect abortion rights might appear on the ballot this fall without any mention of the word “abortion.”. That’s partly because of sharp disagreements about what the so-called Equal Rights Amendment would actually...
Oishei Children’s Hospital Receives Nearly $3 Million
A part of a $15 million investment statewide to help protect and care for the mental health of children and young people from historically underserved populations, Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this week announced a $2.9 million award to Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo to help provide programs to reduce suicide risk in young residents.
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Crane overturns, lands on a Wynantskill home
WYNANTSKILL, NY (WRGB) — It’s a scene you don’t see everyday. A scary scenario in a quiet Rensselaer County neighborhood after a crane truck tips on to a home. It happened at Robert Shappy’s Sandra Drive home in Wynantskill Tuesday. “It was one of the craziest...
Governor Hochul Announces $2 Million Grant to Patchogue Arts Council for New Cultural Center
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $2 million grant to the Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) for the construction of a new, multi-disciplinary, cultural arts center on Main Street in East Patchogue. This $3.5 million project is part of a broader $47 million downtown revitalization effort to redevelop the former Mediterranean Manor site into housing. The cultural arts center is also supported by an $800,000 Suffolk County Jumpstart grant.
Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?
Over the last few years, the state has passed new laws allowing upstate New York municipalities to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies – including rent stabilization and “good cause” eviction protections – that were previously exclusive to the New York City metropolitan area. Between the Emergency Tenant...
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
Siena Basketball Holds Annual Court Rehab/Ice Cream Social Event
Green Island, N.Y. — Siena Basketball continued their busy summer with a fan-favorite event returning for the third-straight year on Monday night. Both the men's and women's teams came together for a great cause, the annual basketball court dedication and ice cream social. The George Street court at Green Island was the court chosen months ago that would be remodeled, hundreds showed up to shoot some hoops with their idols.
Aug. 2-3: Stone Mills Agricultural Museum 55th Annual Art & Craft Fair
The Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society Stone Mills, New York is holding their 55th Annual Art and Craft Fair on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stone Mills Agricultural Museum30950 NYS Route 180LaFargeville, NY The event will have free admission and parking; there will be over 40 […]
Congestion pricing advocates plan to file lawsuits against Gov. Hochul to restart NYC program
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is planning two separate lawsuits which would challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing pause. Lander, along with lawyers, plaintiffs and advocates announced on Friday that they would be filing the motions with the goal of restarting the controversial program. If you purchase a...
Knicks Shooting Guard Donte DiVincenzo visits Capital Region
Latham, NY (WRGB) — Knicks Shooting Guard Donte DiVincenzo visited the Dick's House of Sport in Latham on Sunday for the store's one year anniversary. Last year, former Giants running back Saquon Barkley kicked off the store’s grand opening. Fans from across the Capital Region flooded the store...
Albany Business Review taking submissions for Best Place to Work
Help the Albany Business Review identify and recognize the Capital Region-area employers that have the most engaged workforces. The post Albany Business Review taking submissions for Best Place to Work first appeared on Spotlight News.
Micki Olson, University at Albany – Understanding the Heat Index
Not everyone understands the heat index on a summer day, which can lead to medical issues. Micki Olson, senior research scientist in the college of emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity at the University at Albany, explores how to simplify this language to keep people safe. Micki Olson is a...
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