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As RFK Steers U.S. Away from Vaccines, New York Weighs Setting its Own Policies
New York lawmakers are pushing to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines as President Donald Trump’s administration adds new restrictions. Several legislators have introduced bills to reduce the state’s reliance on the federal Centers…
Queer Rock Bands Set to ‘Rock the Roof’ at The Darby
Update: Due to expected rain, this event was moved to The Darby in Beach Lake, P.A. It was previously scheduled at The Cochecton Pump House. Get ready to ‘Rock the Roof’…
Gillibrand Seeks End to Forced Arbitration in Workplace
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Wednesday that it’s time to put an end to forced arbitration, which requires employees to waive their right to sue their employers in court over age discrimination….
NY State Proposes New Rule That Could Make Parole Easier for Juvenile Offenders
Jermayne Timmons was 15 years old when he fired a gun at a group of rival teens in Albany. The bullet missed the teens but fatally struck 10-year-old Kathina Thomas as she…
How Amelia Earhart Became a Legend
This Saturday, One Grand Books marks its 10th anniversary with a special salon featuring award-winning journalist and author Laurie Gwen Shapiro. Shapiro will discuss her latest book, The Aviator and the…
WNY Wind and Solar Projects Hang in Balance as Feds Tighten Rules on Renewables
The sight of towering wind turbines and fields carpeted with solar panels is becoming increasingly common in rural areas of Western New York. It’s all part of the state’s push to ramp…
‘They Treat Us Like Inmates’: Loved Ones of Incarcerated Individuals Cite Uncertainty and Powerlessness Navigating the System
Entering a correctional facility as a visitor was not made to be easy. Loved ones of incarcerated individuals must pass through an intensive screening process, consisting of a metal detector, a canine…