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Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
PITTSFIELD, Mass. MassHire's Berkshire Workforce Board recapped successes of FY24, honored individuals and elected Board Officers for FY25 during its annual Board Meeting. The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.
Medical center selected for award
BENNINGTON - The Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research performance. Support local journalism. Access to our full website, including e-edition archives, starts...
ValleyCats to host Veterans Day Out on July 24
Veterans can catch a free ballgame at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. Albany County and “The Joe” are honoring our local heroes with “Veterans Day Out.”. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the Tri-City ValleyCats baseball game happening on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. The special event offers free tickets and a meal voucher for anyone eligible.
$100M will pay to ‘decarbonize’ NY Capitol, Empire State Plaza
Albany, N.Y. — The Empire State Plaza and Capitol will receive $100 million in state funding to start the first phase of a plan to decarbonize state buildings. The 98-acre complex in Albany will implement a thermal energy network as the state moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach climate goals, according to the Office of General Services.
5 things to know this Friday, July 19
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Albany International Airport says they are dealing with ongoing outages that have impacted airlines and other organizations worldwide. Passengers flying in or out of the airport may experience delays due to the airline computer issue. Also, on Thursday, DOCCS announced the closure process will begin immediately at Great Meadow and Sullivan Correctional Facilities. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday.
07/19/2024: Near-Perfection to End the Week
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie & Kevin Appleby:. You couldn’t ask for much nicer weather to round out the work week at this time of the year – seasonably cool temperatures, low levels of humidity, and bright sunshine. Dry conditions and low humidity carry us through most of the weekend, but storm chances increase next week.
Albany International Airport impacted by outages
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Albany International Airport says they too are dealing with ongoing outages that have impacted airlines and other organizations worldwide. Passengers flying in or out of the airport may experience delays due to the airline computer issue.
Dr. Camille Clare on C-section recovery
On this week's 51%, we speak with Dr. Camille Clare, an OB/GYN and professor at SUNY Downstate, to learn more about cesarean sections, and what women should expect during and after delivery. Dr. Clare is also the secretary of the Board of Directors for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a member of New York's Maternal Mortality Review Committee. We also hear from Jenni Shearston, one of the researchers behind a new study on the presence of metals in tampons.
Police: Man, 55, exposed himself at Empire State Plaza
An Albany man is accused of exposing himself at the Empire State Plaza last week. Eric L. Greeson, 55, allegedly committed a lewd act on July 8 around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Agency Building 1. He left the scene before police arrived, but was later identified. Greeson was...
Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served
Services at St. Thomas in Delmar on Friday for priest Gregory Weider who accused in three sexual abuse cases The post Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served first appeared on Spotlight News.
REVIEW: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ at theREP lives up to its name
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is another jukebox musical, this one follows the early life and career of Carole King. Written by Douglas McGrath, it is not only the sound track of a generation but is funny, moving and relatable. McGrath has incorporated the early works of King many written with her partner and first husband, Gerry Goffin, as well as many notables of the era, Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Neil Sedaka; and performed by an equally impressive myriad of stars of the time, The Drifters, Little Eva, Neil Sedaka, The Shirelles to name a few.
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