Herkimer County Community College Holds Blood Drive
HERKIMER, NY, January 8, 2026 — Herkimer County Community College is hosting an
American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, January 29, 10:30 a.m. to...
New York State Disability Advocates go to Albany
Albany, NY (March 17, 2026) – Last week, hundreds of advocates rallied at the New York State Capitol calling on lawmakers to include a...
Schumer: GOP Plan Guts Medicaid for WNY Seniors
Schumer: We Are In A Fight Of A Lifetime To Protect WNY Seniors & Their Families From Looming GOP Medicaid Cuts
Just a week after Congressional...
DNA for Sale: What 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Means for Your Genetic Privacy
By David LaGuerre
DNA for Sale: What 23andMe's Bankruptcy Means for Your Genetic Privacy
In March 2025, genetic testing giant 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy,...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis
Advisory Council will be led by the New Jersey Department of Health
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 381 establishing an Advisory Council...
New Collaboration Aims to Empower Black Communities to Protect against Preventable Infectious Diseases
WASHINGTON — Partnership between the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the National Council of Negro Women Helps Raise Awareness about COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and...
Oneida County Opens Rome Warming Center for Extreme Cold
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that Oneida County’s office facility in Rome will serve as an evening warming center to shelter...
Governor Hochul Announces New York State’s Continued Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Highly...
Governor Hochul Directs New York State Agencies to Continue Taking Proactive Prevention Measures as Risk to Humans Remains Low
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New...
Sipping Safety: The Hidden Dangers of Plastic Water Bottles and Blood Pressure
Research indicates that microplastics present in plastic bottles may be linked to increased blood pressure. Reducing plastic intake could benefit cardiovascular health. Consider switching to tap water in non-plastic containers for better health.
Schumer Urges Federal Action on Bird Flu to Lower Grocery Costs
Schumer: With New Admin, We Can’t Afford To Scramble To Keep Bird Flu Mitigation Going—Or Egg & All Grocery Prices Could Surge
Amid the increasing...