Over 200 advocates gathered in Manhattan for a conference on food security across New York State. The New York Health Foundation organized the event and said in their press release it was…
Category: Health
American Lung Association Urges RSV Vaccinations This Fall
As fall sets in, health experts are urging families to take precautions against viruses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of hospitalizations in children under five. The American Lung Association…
Hudson Valley Nonprofit Announces App for New York’s Disabled Community
Abilities First, a nonprofit based in Wappingers Falls, has announced that people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers across New York can now download Abilibee, a tool designed to make resources more…
New York Climate Week Snapshot: Activists and State Government Push For Environment
Representatives from around the world gathered in Manhattan for New York Climate Week last week. Across the state, nonprofits and local governments are resisting President Trump’s cuts to environmental protections. Dr. Alonzo…
Care in Crisis: Navigating Pregnancy Centers in the Catskills
When you’re pregnant and unsure of what to do, the first place you turn for help can shape everything that follows. In the Catskills, not all pregnancy centers are what they…
Take Vapes Off Your School Supply List: Experts Warn of Nicotine Risks for Those Under 25
As students head back to school at the end of the month, advocates are warning about a new wave of e-cigarettes targeting kids, with some even disguised as everyday objects or…
Air Quality Data Available to Public Thanks to New Environmental Justice Initiative
The public now has access to crucial data about air quality around Hudson Valley. Bard College has partnered with an environmental justice group, “JustAir,” to install sensors and publish the data in…
A SUNY Graduate’s Journey: From Overcoming Addiction to Serving Others
Graduation season is upon us, and every graduate has their own story of why they wanted to pursue their education. For Sullivan County resident, June Hanley, her story began more than 20…
County Leaders Warn House Budget Bill Could Devastate NY’s Healthcare System
County leaders across New York State came together on May 21 to address the devastating toll the proposed House budget reconciliation bill could have on New Yorkers. During a press conference organized…