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Healey changes shelter rules, prioritizes veterans, people who lost home to disaster
The Healey administration will make another series of major changes to the state’s emergency shelter system starting next week, giving extra priority to certain Massachusetts families and setting a five-day cap on how long people can stay in overflow sites. Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday announced a dramatic overhaul...
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
New York Ranks 8th In Access To Mental Health Services: Study Reveals
The newest study by a behavioral health treatment center, The Dawn Rehab, has revealed some exciting news for New York!. It turns out that the state ranks eighth for access to mental health services. As support for mental health awareness and advocacy continues to grow, it's heartening to see that New York is stepping up to the plate in creating accessible support systems for those in need.
Many New York Fishing Records Broken After 220 Pound Fish Found
A record fishing summer continues in New York State after a fish measuring 6 feet and weighing 220 pounds was caught in the Hudson River. The New York State DEC says another fishing record was set. DEC Announces 12-Pound, 6-Ounce Largemouth Bass Breaks 37-Year-Old State Record. The DEC announced this...
Rising Movie Star from Schenectady to Appear at Crossgates Tuesday Night
He's in a new movie starring Nick Jonas, be one of the first to see it!. Rising star and Schenectady local, Mason Cufari, will make a special appearance at Regal Crossgates Mall on Tuesday night at 7 for the premiere of 'The Good Half.' The movie stars Nick Jonas as Renn Wheeland, with Mason Cufari from Schenectady playing young Renn alongside Elisabeth Shue. "The Good Half" tells a poignant and captivating story of Renn's journey through life, grief, and relationships. Mason's performance as young Renn adds depth and emotion, showcasing his remarkable talent.
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Governor Hochul Hosts Round Table Discussions to Address Cellphone Use in Schools
At today's round-table hosted at Windsor High School by Governor Kathy Hochul, local representatives, and area educators talked about challenges faced when it comes to teaching and trying to engage students in today's era of technology. "So this is what's happening with access to cell phones and this is how...
Fundraiser To Help Albany Family Happening This Weekend
Please come and support this Albany family. This Saturday and Sunday there will be a fundraiser to help the Fallen family, who lost their home in a fire back in May of 2020, at 5 Mohawk St. in Albany. The hours of the fundraiser on both days is 10am-5pm. There will be a number of raffles, a tag sale and also a bake sale.
Cases of World’s Deadliest Bacterial Illness Rising in New York
After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State. Health officials are sounding the alarm after an illness, dubbed "the world's most infectious killer," continues to infect more people across the United States. Roughly 1.5 million people across the world die from it every year.
REVIEW: “Legally Blonde” Playhouse Stage at the Cohoes Music Hall
I know I saw the 2001 film Legally Blonde as a teenager, but I don’t remember much about it, except that I was unimpressed. I was (and still am) much more of a Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality sardonic tomboy type than a peppy, charismatic fashionista a la Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. But Legally Blonde has gained some renewed attention in the 2020s and is frequently hailed as a feminist classic, so perhaps it was my own teenage cynicism and distaste for the ultra-feminine that turned me off to the film. And after seeing Playhouse Stage Company’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, I think I may owe the original film a second chance.
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
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