Surging coronavirus spread brings warnings for children across NY
NEW YORK (AP) — The spiraling coronavirus outbreak numbers in New York state are coming with a new warning of a disturbing rise in pediatric hospitalizations — particularly of unvaccinated children — even as the state touts a high vaccination rate among adults. The New York State Department of Health’s warning Friday of a “striking…
Takeout picks up as COVID-19 affects holiday dining plans
The COVID-19 virus has more people ordering takeout, which benefits food establishments that offer meal pickups and deliveries. Source
4th Family blossoms into an Albany mainstay
For 10 years, the Albany nonprofit has worked to keep youth out of trouble and inspire them to achieve their dreams. Source
Clinical psychologist on helping teens handle stress during pandemic
It can be hard for teens and children to express certain feelings, especially if it's something they’ve never experienced. Source
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How Schumer, Gillibrand evolved on the filibuster
Facing a wall of Republican opposition, both New York senators have joined with many of their colleagues in eying a rule change that would allow them to pass voting rights legislation without any GOP support: modifying the filibuster. The filibuster is an arcane Senate rule allowing the minority party to require 60 votes for most…
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. MANNION (NY-22) COSPONSORS BIPARTISAN ‘BUILDING ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTORS INVESTMENT CREDIT’ (BASIC) ACT
Extends and increases vital advanced manufacturing tax credit to protect national security and bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing, including Micron’s $100B investment in Clay, NY
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Experts: Holidays are common to notice changes in parents
Americans are living longer and therefore the rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease continue to be on the rise among seniors. Experts said if you’re visiting your older relatives for the holidays this year, you may want to look out for some warning signs. We found out there are plenty of options to ensure everyone…
New York criminal justice advocates warn of parole ‘crisis’
Last week, criminal justice reform advocates from across the Empire State joined together for a virtual advocacy day where they called on the state to address the “crisis” in the state’s parole system. Carol Shapiro, a former New York State Parole Board commissioner, told Capital Tonight that the state is at a “boiling point” and…
Hochul says COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public schools ‘a possibility’
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are a step closer to being authorized for children aged 5-11, could New York impose a vaccine mandate to attend public schools? Gov. Kathy Hochul said that’s a “possibility.” Hochul calls a vaccine mandate for public schools a "possibility."She says if hospitalizations, infections and more numbers among kids rising, that could…