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Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--IN 2021, NEW YORK LAWMAKERS PASSED A LAW TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM STAFF-TO-PATIENT RATIO STANDARDS IN HOSPITALS. A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER THE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT, GROUPS OF NURSES AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS TRAVELED TO ALBANY TO CALL OUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHO THEY SAid ARE FAILING ON ENFORCEMENT.
DOJ: Man sentenced for transporting stolen property
The DOJ says Zheng admitted that between June and December 2022, he stole merchandise from several home improvement stores in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and New York. Zheng later took these stolen items to his residence in Colonie.
Teen arrested after 'menacing officers' with a BB gun
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday night after police said he pulled a BB gun on them. Tuesday just before 7 p.m., officers responded to Hoffman Park in Albany for reports of a person with a weapon. According to police, when officers arrived a boy matching the description and he was given commands to stop.
Dozens share stories and frustrations surrounding opioid crisis at Settlement Fund meeting
Albany — Advocates and individuals in recovery across the state made their voices heard at the Capital on Friday, telling officials and leaders where they think funding needs to go to help reverse the deadly epidemic of overdose deaths. This came during the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting,...
U.S Attorney: Schenectady man traveled to Louisiana to meet minor
A Schenectady man was indicted Friday, May 10, and is accused of traveling from Albany to Louisiana to engage in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Peter Nealon, 66, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Summer block party concert series coming to Troy
Twisted Fiddler is bringing Fiddler Fridays, a summer block party concert series, to Troy. The restaurant will be hosting 10 concerts at 9 First Street with live outdoor music, a beer truck, and food from the Slidin' Dirty food truck.
05/17/2024: Bit Cloudy-then GREAT-BIG Warm up on the way
Some folks, especially north of Albany, are waking up with some thick fog Friday, but that will quickly burn off by mid morning yielding to a mix of sun and clouds. The return of sunshine will boost our Friday temperatures well into the 70s. After a small blip Saturday featuring a few showers, easily our warmest stretch of the season is heading our way for next week.
Rotterdam Super 8 evacuated at midnight
The asylum seekers at the Rotterdam Super 8 were evacuated around midnight after it was determined the property had no fire alarm or sprinkler system protection. NEWS10 witnessed them board a bus that took them to the Ramada hotel in Albany.
Voorheesville man found dead
NEW SCOTLAND — A Voorheesville man who was initially reported missing, was found dead Wednesday. George Klopfer, 70, of Voorheesville, had been missing since 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when he was last seen riding his three-wheeled bike on the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, according to multiple news reports. The Bethlehem...
HVCC president requested to be placed on leave in wake of allegations, attorney says
13Investigates has learned Roger Ramsammy, the president at Hudson Valley Community College, requested in writing to be placed on paid administrative leave before the college’s board of trustees special meeting. The board’s reason for meeting on Wednesday was to vote to place President Ramsammy on a paid leave. Minutes...
Harvey Weinstein's conviction in NY was overturned. It could lead to a new state law.
The Court of Appeals' decision is breathing new life into legislation in Albany to allow evidence of past sexual crimes at trial. The court decision came as a gut punch to sexual assault survivors. It could spur a change in state law. [ more › ]
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