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New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
With certifications in Arizona and Missouri, voters in eight states will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, the most on record for a single year
Voters in eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Initiatives are pending signature verification in three additional states—Arkansas, Montana, and Nebraska. Measures were most...
DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
New Jersey, Florida, & Wisconsin Beat Out New York For Best U.S. States To Live In
Maybe if just Florida beat us, we’d be less offended, but Wisconsin, freaking New Jersey (and sadly even more states) beat us out for the best state to live in?! Now, that’s just not right. A new study from WalletHub compared each of the 50 states and analyzed their livability by 51 key factors such education rate, income growth, quality hospitals and more under five dimensions: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety. We’re just going to break it to you quickly, New York didn’t even make the top five. In fact, Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Utah and New Hampshire did. To be honest, we barely made the top 10, landing right at the ninth spot. Each of the five key dimensions held a point value of 20 to reach a perfect score (meaning perfect living conditions) of 100. New York State had a total score of 58.17. For comparison, Massachusetts, the best state to live in, had the highest total score of 60.52.
NYS pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines
A statewide standing order for pharmacists in New York State to administer the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination has been issued. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the groups of people who should receive the one-time dose include adults over 75, people between 60 and 75 with underlying medical conditions and pregnant individuals.
Thousand Islands atwitter over superyacht
THOUSAND ISLANDS, New York (WWNY) - People in the Thousand Islands are buzzing about a big boat most of us can only dream about. The superyacht “DreAMBoat” has been spotted on the St. Lawrence River in Clayton and around Bluff and Pine islands in the last couple of days.
State to invest $8.5M into Adirondack airport updates
Funds will expand central receiving area and cafe, update lighting and furnishings. Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed a plan to invest over $54 million in three airports in North Country at a news conference Tuesday, to modernize the facilities and spur economic opportunities in the area. The three airports — Watertown...
Fire Ruled Arson At Legendary New York Bar
New Yorkers have spent much of this summer enjoying the warm weather, as days have been filled with excitement and fun. However, that doesn't apply to everyone, as several hundred people showed public emotion as one of New York State's most legendary bars went up in flames a few weeks ago.
Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos’ Fraud Trial Set To Begin As Side Hustle Selling Drag Videos On Cameo Takes Off
The upcoming fraud trial of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is set to proceed with heightened security and scrutiny. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that jurors’ identities will remain confidential during the trial, which is scheduled to commence on Sept. 9. Given the high-profile nature of the case, this measure is aimed at protecting jurors from external pressures.
An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020. In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes of eventually selling them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years. "I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end...
Stefanik demands NY councilor resign after likening Trump shooting to killing 'rabid dog'
POTSDAM, N.Y. (TND) — A New York congresswoman on Wednesday called for the resignation of an upstate town councilor who made a controversial remark about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Christine Paige, who is a member of the Potsdam Town Council, posted on Facebook following the...
Canton-Potsdam welcomes Nurse Practitioner to Helen Snell Cheel Campus
POTSDAM – Rochester Regional Health’s St. Lawrence Region is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner (NP) Noel Bloomfield to the Pain Management team at Canton-Potsdam Hospital (CPH). His office is located in the Helen Snell Cheel Medical Campus, 49 Lawrence Ave. Bloomfield is Board Certified through the American Nurses...
First Champlain Hudson Power cables cross U.S.-Can. border
ROUSES POINT | Work to prepare the route for underground power cables in Lake Champlain has been in process for months. Residents have been quick to note unique barges fitted with cranes that slowly move along the lake. They are working on the lake section of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), or "Chippy."
New Beginning for Former St. Clare’s Hospital Campus in Schenectady Ellis Medicine Board Approves Sale to Development Team
Schenectady, N.Y., August 14, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Ellis Medicine has approved the sale of the former St. Clare’s Hospital Campus to a development team headed by Jeff Buell and Chris Spraragen. Jeff Buell is well-known for making major economic development projects a reality across the Capital Region. Chris Spraragen owns and operates a development company and one of the largest electrical contracting businesses in the area, Schenectady Hardware and Electric, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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