Bud blockers: Over 400 NY localities say ‘no’ to marijuana
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — More than 400 towns and villages across New York have opted to block local marijuana dispensaries and consumption lounges as a statewide deadline to do so nears, with many officials deciding to stay out of the upcoming market until regulators provide more clarity. The law that legalized recreational marijuana in New…
Toys for Tots to distribute thousands of gifts Saturday
Thousands of Toys will be distributed to local charities through the Capital Region Saturday. It’s part of the Toys for Tots convoy. A group of Marine Corps Reservists and volunteers from Dunkin Donuts loaded toys onto tractor trailers Friday. Toys have been collected since October 1st. “What has happened is that all of the…
When can students take off masks in school? Hochul says
Now that all school-aged children are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the next question is when can they take off their masks in school? New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams says he wants kids unmasked as soon as possible, potentially even this school year. Gov. Kathy Hochul, on the other hand, was a bit…
Tips for maintaining healthy habits during the holidays
The holiday season is here and with all those fun family gatherings and meals comes a lot of unhealthy habits. A dietitian from Mohawk Valley Nutrition Service says that this time of year, a lot of people love to splurge on their favorites meals and sweets. She also says people tend to break their usual…
Annual Army-Navy game comes to MetLife Stadium for first time
By Spectrum News Staff New York State PUBLISHED 12:47 PM ET Dec. 11, 2021 PUBLISHED December 11, 2021 @12:47 PM Source
Baldwinsville leading charge on combatting secondhand smoke
Smoking policies have pushed smokers and tobacco users outside and many believe that the fresh air and wide open spaces makes smoking safer for the people around them. “There is no safe level of second hand smoke exposure,” said Tobacco-Free CNY public health educator Rachael Russell. “If you can smell it, it is dangerous and…
Saratoga businesses prepare to enforce new mask rules Monday
Gov. Hochul's new mask mandate for the state of New York goes into effect Monday. Under the new rule, masks will be required to be worn in all public places, unless a business has a vaccine mandate. Businesses across Saratoga County are encouraged to print and hang up posters in their storefronts to remind patrons…
UAlbany’s Justin Neely settling in with Great Danes
While UAlbany's men's basketball team might not be off to the start it envisioned under new coach Dwayne Killings, it might have found a key piece to the future in freshman Justin Neely. He’s averaging a little less than seven points a game, but leads the team in rebounding.“I know we’re going to be competing…
Michael Rebell on CFE and what’s next for New York
The case “New Yorkers’ for Students Educational Rights” is an outgrowth of the “Campaign for Fiscal Equity,” or CFE, a 28-year-old constitutional challenge to how New York state funds its public schools. A little history. In 2007, four years after the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of CFE, the state Legislature adopted a formula…
Schools see gaps in NY state testing data
Children continue to suffer from limited in-person learning and school access in the pandemic. And one more area has been impacted. The New York State Education Department's third through eighth-grade assessments were given last school year, despite many students still learning virtually. Virtual students could not take the exams. The exams can be part of…