Upstate fashion program elevating careers in the Capital Region
The bright lights and big runways of New York City fashion week have just come to a close, but just a few hours upstate, things for these industry professionals are just heating up. At a showcase in Latham, stylist Darell Michael preps hair, designer Va’Ceia Payne makes last minute adjustments to her garments and models…
Renewed push for passage of Adult Survivors Act in New
Adult survivors of sexual abuse are calling for New York state to pass a bill that would allow them to have their day in court. The Adult Survivors Act would open a window of one year for those who were abused at age 18 and older to file a civil claim, regardless of whether the…
Teacher arrested, accused of setting hidden camera
Colonie Police have arrested a Sand Creek Middle School teacher for allegedly placing a hidden camera in a co-ed employee bathroom.
Police say the...
Albany County DA declines to prosecute Cuomo in forcible touching
Andrew Cuomo won't be prosecuted by the Albany County district attorney in his investigation of groping allegations against of the former governor. Cuomo had a criminal complaint filed against him in the fall that accused him of reaching under the blouse of a woman on Dec. 7, 2020, while at the Executive Mansion in Albany. Cuomo was…
Sen. Griffo hosting electronics recycling drop-off
Event also will feature document shredding and prescription drug disposal; cellphones will be collected for Cell Phones for Soldiers and nonperishable food times for Feed Our...
Rep. Maloney: Bring home manufacturing
Kevin Dore, operations manager at IBM’s Poughkeepsie plant, told Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney during a tour of the facility Wednesday that the technology...
Higher wages needed to attract home care workers, counties say
The low wages made by home health care workers in New York are leading to shortages of workers, and for some patients, a lack of care. But those who attended a rally in Schoharie County said that trend needs to be reversed. They called for fair pay for home care. “The lack of direct home…
Statewide protests call for dropping masks in schools
New York's indoor mask mandate for businesses expired this week, but face coverings are still required in schools and other settings, which has...
The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc. Announces Partnership with Utica City School District
(NEW YORK MILLS, NY March 21, 2024)- The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, Inc. announces the completion of a multi-year project with the Utica City...
Opening of Hudson Valley Community College’s New $17.5 Million STEM Education Center
Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Hudson Valley Community College’s New $17.5 Million STEM Education Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of Hudson Valley...