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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 […]
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...
Poems and photos of Colonie plane crash pilot displayed at Albany Airport
Natalie Gillis, Colonie plane crash victim, honored at Albany airport. Albany International Airport is honoring Natalie Gillis’ remarkable life most beautifully. Her stunning photos and brilliant poems are on display indefinitely at Million Air Terminal. Kathy Greenwood, the airport’s Director of Exhibitions and Programs, was tasked with putting it...
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...
UAlbany football ushering in new season with LIU
College football returns to the Capital Region Saturday as UAlbany opens up the 2024 season. The question on a lot of people's mind: "How will the Great Danes follow up the greatest season in program history?" Well, the answer to that question will start to take shape Saturday night.
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
Trinty High School’s Owen Schlager Commits to Siena Men’s Basketball Program
2025 Trinity High School (Pa.) and Philly Pride AAU guard Owen Schlager has committed to Division 1 Siena College Men’s basketball program, yesterday he announced on X. Additionally, Schlanger held offers from Loyola Maryland, Quinnipiac, Drexel, Albany and Stonehill before committing to the Upstate New York college, according to VerbalCommits.com.
Learning Garden director says: ‘It is not babysitting — it is education’
NEW SCOTLAND — “We all know about the struggles of finding childcare … we’ve lived it,” Jennifer Hogan told the crowd that gathered on Aug. 29 to watch her cut the ribbon on her new childcare center. The Learning Garden is housed in the second...
Champions Week: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk
The final stop along the "Champions Week" tour takes us to a program that has been a model of consistency over the last few seasons: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk. But the three-time defending Class B champs are undergoing some major changes, and a new chapter in the program's history begins next week.
Learn about the interesting people buried in Albany Rural Cemetery
The Clarksville Historical Society is hosting Mark Bodnar on Sept. 4 to tell us about some of the famous people in our local history who are buried in the Albany Rural Cemetery. But I bet you haven’t heard about some of these interesting folks. He is the president of...
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