Stressed Students Gets New Meditation Room At SUNY Oneonta
Recognizing student stress as a mental health challenge, SUNY Oneonta created a dedicated space for meditation and mindfulness.
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New York Homeless Seeking Shelter Takes A Sharp Drop
Federal authorities say “sheltered homelessness” decreased by 12% in New York State last month.
Governor Hochul Wins Court ‘Stay’ on Masks: Are You Over It? [Poll]
On Monday, New York State's Governor, Kathy Hochul got the news she was looking for from the state's Appellate court as a full stay for her mandate of having people wear masks indoors in public places, unless businesses ask for proof of vaccination to allow people to go mask-free at that venue.
NYS Lawmaker Pushes For Significant Changes To 'Bottle
New York State Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill of district 103, wants to expand current legislation related to bottle and can returns. Not only does he want the bottle and can redemption amount to increase from 5 cents to 10 cents per item, but he also wants to increase the type of product containers a person can turn in for redemption
New York State Puts A Lockdown On Flame Retardants
On the heels of the polystyrene ban which is now in effect in New York State, there is a new ban on products containing flame-retardant chemicals that have been tied to significant health risks like increased risks of neurological injury, hormone disruption, cancer, and negative impacts on the immune system.
Holiday ‘Drive Sober’ Campaign Coming
Police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers from December 17 through January 1.
Best Incentive To Vaccinate Kids Is Back From New York State
New York State is offering an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine, targeted at children aged 5 to 11.
NY State Has a New Plan To Increase The Vaccination Rate For Kids
Currently, anyone 12 and older is eligible to receive the vaccine, although children 12 to 17 can only get the CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine which comes in two doses.
Study Finds Otsego and Schoharie Counties Are Two of Worst Counties For Internet
A new study from New York State's Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, reveals just how bad internet access is across the state, and where it's the worst.
Gov. Hochul Hopes New NYS Mask Mandates Curb COVID Variant
New, various mask requirements from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul meant to keep people safe from the very contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 have been issued statewide.