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Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
Red Cross helps two people after Glens Falls fire
The American Red Cross says they are helping two people following a fire that happened early Saturday morning. The fire happened on Katherine Street in Glens Falls. The Northeastern NY Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to the two individuals.
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Multiple agencies respond to ambulance crash in Schenectady
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a crash in Schenectady involving an apparently stolen ambulance. It happened shortly before 11:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Eastern Boulevard and McClellan Street. Our crew at the scene observed the ambulance lying on its side, and...
Immersive Catches Quietside in Spinaway
The last time that Godolphin won a graded stakes race for 2-year-olds in New York was in 2019, when Lake Avenue (Tapit ) won the Demoiselle Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack, and according to Equibase statistics dating back to 2000, the international racing and breeding organization had never won a grade 1 for juveniles at Saratoga Race Course, at least until homebred Immersive got up in the final strides to win the $300,000 Spinaway Stakes (G1) Aug. 31.
Brightwork Returns A Bright Spot For WSS Racing In Prioress
Bill and Tammy Simon's WSS Racing celebrated with trainer John Ortiz and his team after Brightwork's (Outwork) hard-fought win in the 77th running of the GIII Prioress Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday. The 3-year-old filly may have scratched after flipping in the paddock before the kickoff of her 3-year-old campaign in the GI Test Stakes this summer, but she bounced back and proved her affinity for the Spa's main track.
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Arthur's Ride Won't Be A Surprise in the Gold Cup
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.: The GI Whitney Stakes turned into a perfect prep for Arthur's Ride (Tapit) for the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sunday. The Glassman Family 4-year-old colt showed that he had legit speed in his first try in a stakes race. With regular rider Junior Alvarado as...
Bodnar shines in Thoroughbreds loss at Salve Regina
MIDDLETOWN, RI – Despite a career performance at goal from senior Victoria Bodnar, the Skidmore College field hockey team fell on the road, 2-3, in a competitive match against Salve Regina on Saturday afternoon. Bodnar finished her day making 18 saves against the Seahawks, representing the most in a...
Field Hockey Comes Up Short at Union
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Vermont State University Castleton field hockey team fell to Union in the season opener on Saturday, 3-1. Zoe Martin made four saves, with Peyton Richardson scoring the lone goal for the Spartans with an assist from Arianna Spiezio. The Spartans had a scoring opportunity late...
Team Effort Produced Klaravich Winner Early Adopter
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – After having his picture taken with debuting Early Adoptor (GB) Lope de Vega (IRE)) following the second race Saturday, trainer Chad Brown promptly dropped names and words of praise. “My assistant, Luis Cabrera, at Monmouth, I want to give him a lot of credit,” Brown...
Saratoga Turns Out to Honor Hendrickson Legacy
If you didn't know better, you'd have thought that the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was throwing a huge party, and that's exactly how John Hendrickson would have wanted it. Hendrickson died unexpectedly in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Aug. 19 after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 59 years...
Ferocious Takes Next Step in Hopeful at Saratoga
A trio of pricey 2-year-olds, two of them with impressive wins already at this meeting, will go for graded stakes glory in the $300,000 Hopeful Stakes (G1) Sept. 2 at Saratoga Race Course. Leading by both price and odds, favored Ferocious (8-5) will break from post 2 following his 7...
Adirondack Brewery celebrates 25 years, cuts ribbon on new addition
In 1999, when John Carr opened Adirondack Brewery on Canada Street in Lake George, he says there were only 38 breweries in New York State. Today there are 550. “I always say we were about 10 years before our time, but eventually, people decided they like IPAs, and here we are.” Adirondack Brewery celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a 3,000-square-foot addition.
First Racing Fatality Of Saratoga Season Mars Saranac Stakes
In the GIII Saranac Stakes for 3-year-olds over the grass at Saratoga on Friday afternoon, West Hollywood (Uncle Mo) was the winner, but the race was marred by the first racing fatality of the summer season as The Big Torpedo (Big Brown) had to be euthanized on the track, according to details provided by a release from NYRA.
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