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Breaking the Silence: A Broken System
"The number of psychiatric beds has dropped," said Dr. Robin Tassinari of Albany Medical Center. "It's hard to get outpatient referrals for lots of reasons, insurance coverage, not as many providers. Funding has been a problem, there's no question. Mental health services funding takes up less than 3% of the national health budget."
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log May 3 – May 9
Each Week, Spotlight News lists calls from Delmar, Elsmere, North Bethlehem, Slingerlands and Selkirk fire companies. These department are comprised of local volunteers. The post Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log May 3 – May 9 first appeared on Spotlight News.
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.
THEN & NOW: ‘Gasoline Alley’ along Route 71
The Blue Top Service Station was located just north of the Green River, N.Y. hamlet at the Austerlitz, N.Y. town line. The station name is presumably because the tile roof was painted blue. The above photograph was taken in the 1920s and shows two globe-top gas pumps out front. During...
Moira-A girl who will keep you laughing and on your toes!
Hey, my name is Moira. I'm a compact gal who will always keep you laughing (and on your toes!). I know a few obedience commands but can get so excited that I forget. If you're interested in meeting me, fill out an inquiry form today!. Age/Gender/Breed/Location: 6 yo Female Pit...
MISSING: Vulnerable teen missing from Schodack, police say
Schodack, NY (WRGB) — Schodack Police are attempting to locate Joni Crowe, 16, last seen leaving her home Tuesday. According to police, Joni left her residence in Castleton on May 14 at about 5:30 p.m. wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, light blue crop top, dark colored sweatpants with red and black crocs. Police said, she has ties to North Greenbush and Troy.
Germantown girl, 11, becomes sheriff for the day
You might have seen an unusually young member of the sheriff’s department trying out equipment in Hudson today. An 11-year-old girl quickly rose through the ranks to become sheriff right away. Kelsey Mergenthaler is a fifth grader at Germantown Elementary. She won the contest to be sheriff for the...
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