We are going through a real transitional time because of the COVID-19 curse. It is assumed by some that when this thing is over, everything will be back to normal. Of course, that is not true. Depending on whether this particular pandemic fully goes away, our circumstances may change a […]
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New York’s Teacher of the Year honored for mentoring, inspiring young teachers
The September Meeting of the New York State Board of Regents got started with a jolt of enthusiasm — the announcement of the 2021 Teacher of the Year and the awarding of the Marge A. Tierney Memorial Scholarship. The New York State Teacher of the Year award went to Jennifer […]
New COVID-19 ‘Report Card’ tracks infection rates in schools
On September 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new COVID-19 “Report Card, an online dashboard for New York school districts to record and publicize up-to-date information on positive cases and testing protocols. Per Cuomo’s Executive Order, the dashboard will be updated daily and will provide the day and time at […]
Casinos re-open to smaller crowds, routine check-ins by the Gaming Commission
On Wednesday, September 9, casinos statewide reopened for the first time since their initial closure in March. They are currently subject to 25 percent capacity limits as well as strict COVID-19 safety standards. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that New York state would be allowing casinos to reopen with […]
Publisher’s Corner: Cuomo will be out in full force to help Biden beat Trump
In this corner, Donald J. Trump, aka “The Orange Bully.” And in that corner, Andrew “Street Fighter” Cuomo. Look, it really isn’t hard to figure out what’s going on. Consider the concept of good vs. evil. Let’s face it — Trump is as close to pure evil as this country […]
Albany mayor concerned about the rise in COVID cases among UAlbany students
A sudden rise in COVID-19 cases at the University at Albany is concerning local officials. As of Sept. 14, there are an estimated 56 positive cases recorded at UAlbany. Out of those 56 cases, more than 30 were reported in the last five days. Many of the cases are being […]
NYC restaurateurs proceed with lawsuit despite plans to reinstate some indoor dining
Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s move on Wednesday to partially reopen indoor dining in New York City, restaurateurs say they are moving forward with a planned lawsuit against the governor and Mayor Bill de Blasio until they are allowed to serve 50 percent capacity. Restaurant owners, and their allies in state […]
New testing and reporting procedures aimed at slowing virus spread on SUNY campuses
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY Oswego Wednesday to address that campus’s COVID-19 surge with 43 new cases since Monday. SUNY Oswego now has a total of 64 total cases since August. After an outbreak at SUNY Oneonta forced the college to go fully remote learning […]