Posted: Oct 27, 2021 / 03:10 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 27, 2021 / 03:10 PM EDTALBANY, N.Y. ()- Tejuan D. Carter, 44, Albany, was arrested Monday after State Police said he dropped 6.5 grams of cocaine while he was leaving work. Carter is an employee of the Department of Taxation and Finance, according to police.State Police said they responded to a call at the Harriman State Campus Thursday, October 21 after staff found a zip-lock bag with a white substance in it. A digital scale had also been found close to where the bag was discovered.After an investigation, State Police said they were able to...…Posted: Oct 27, 2021 / 03:10 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 27, 2021 / 03:10 PM EDTALBANY, N.Y. ()- Tejuan D. Carter, 44, Albany, was arrested Monday after State Police said he dropped 6.5 grams of cocaine while he was leaving work. Carter is an employee of the Department of Taxation and Finance, according to police.State Police said they responded to a call at the Harriman State Campus Thursday, October 21 after staff found a zip-lock bag with a white substance in it. A digital scale had also been found close to where the bag was discovered.After an investigation, State Police said they were able to...WW…

Posted: Feb 3, 2021 / 02:57 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 3, 2021 / 05:28 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — A state’s legislature is controlled by one political party. To ensure continued control of the legislature, politicians may sometimes redraw district lines that favor their party to win in future elections.This is called gerrymandering, or unfairly drawing Congressional or state legislative districts that favor one political party or population over another. It undermines the fundamental democratic principle of One-Person One-Vote, the reason why fair redistricting is crucial.The redrawing of district...…Posted: Feb 3, 2021 / 02:57 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 3, 2021 / 05:28 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — A state’s legislature is controlled by one political party. To ensure continued control of the legislature, politicians may sometimes redraw district lines that favor their party to win in future elections.This is called gerrymandering, or unfairly drawing Congressional or state legislative districts that favor one political party or population over another. It undermines the fundamental democratic principle of One-Person One-Vote, the reason why fair redistricting is crucial.The redrawing of district...WW…

Posted: Jan 25, 2021 / 04:14 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 26, 2021 / 12:20 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — The relative quickness of their development, manufacture, and distribution has some people worried about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. That and reported cases of severe side effects may make people reluctant to get vaccinated.It’s also the first time a vaccine has been used to vaccinate millions in the U.S. and billions worldwide using messenger RNA (ribonucleic acid).“There is not as much (ingredients) in these as traditional vaccines. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned with safety but...…Posted: Jan 25, 2021 / 04:14 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 26, 2021 / 12:20 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — The relative quickness of their development, manufacture, and distribution has some people worried about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. That and reported cases of severe side effects may make people reluctant to get vaccinated.It’s also the first time a vaccine has been used to vaccinate millions in the U.S. and billions worldwide using messenger RNA (ribonucleic acid).“There is not as much (ingredients) in these as traditional vaccines. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be concerned with safety but...WW…

Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 03:06 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 21, 2021 / 05:00 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. ()- Shipments of COVID-19 vaccine to New York from the Federal Government are falling short of what was promised. The average amount of vaccines received is nearly 100k below what the state was supposed to receive, the Governor’s office confirmed Thursday.New York is receiving on average 210,730 doses, according to the states’ COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker. It’s why Governor Andrew Cuomo asked Pfizer to sell the COVID-19 vaccine directly to the state, according to a spokesperson from the Governor’s office.To...…Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 03:06 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 21, 2021 / 05:00 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. ()- Shipments of COVID-19 vaccine to New York from the Federal Government are falling short of what was promised. The average amount of vaccines received is nearly 100k below what the state was supposed to receive, the Governor’s office confirmed Thursday.New York is receiving on average 210,730 doses, according to the states’ COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker. It’s why Governor Andrew Cuomo asked Pfizer to sell the COVID-19 vaccine directly to the state, according to a spokesperson from the Governor’s office.To...WW…

Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 02:57 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 03:54 PM ESTTROY, N.Y. () — Reports of exposure to COVID-19 at local businesses have been posted by counties and are showing up on social media. NEWS10 spoke with an infectious diseases specialist to try and find out what the risk is for people who may have crossed paths with someone COVID-19 positive.Samaritan Hospitals, Dr. Arthur Gran, reiterated what government and health officials have been saying. People are more likely to get COVID-19 through close contact with an individual or group of people not using a face mask or social...…Posted: Jan 5, 2021 / 02:57 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 5, 2021 / 03:54 PM ESTTROY, N.Y. () — Reports of exposure to COVID-19 at local businesses have been posted by counties and are showing up on social media. NEWS10 spoke with an infectious diseases specialist to try and find out what the risk is for people who may have crossed paths with someone COVID-19 positive.Samaritan Hospitals, Dr. Arthur Gran, reiterated what government and health officials have been saying. People are more likely to get COVID-19 through close contact with an individual or group of people not using a face mask or social...WW…

Posted: Dec 31, 2020 / 05:06 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 1, 2021 / 02:20 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — It’s been a busy year for lawmakers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation was passed that prevents evictions, provides testing, treatment, and vaccination against COVID-19.It may be easy to forget heading into the new year there are other laws that will be taking effect. Below is a recap of laws that will be taking effect beginning in 2021.On December 31, 2020, the state’s to $12.50 an hour outside of New York City. In Long Island and Westchester County, minimum wage increased to $14 an...…Posted: Dec 31, 2020 / 05:06 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 1, 2021 / 02:20 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — It’s been a busy year for lawmakers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation was passed that prevents evictions, provides testing, treatment, and vaccination against COVID-19.It may be easy to forget heading into the new year there are other laws that will be taking effect. Below is a recap of laws that will be taking effect beginning in 2021.On December 31, 2020, the state’s to $12.50 an hour outside of New York City. In Long Island and Westchester County, minimum wage increased to $14 an...WW…

Posted: Dec 21, 2020 / 03:49 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 21, 2020 / 04:27 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved the emergency use of two COVID-19 vaccines, one from and . There has been widespread misinformation, inaccuracies, and bold lies surrounding both vaccines in abundance on the internet.Some people could be apprehensive about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. Research is still being conducted about the virus as well as the vaccines. The FDA is working hard to dispel misinformation surrounding the vaccines which, as with all vaccines approved...…Posted: Dec 21, 2020 / 03:49 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 21, 2020 / 04:27 PM ESTALBANY, N.Y. () — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now approved the emergency use of two COVID-19 vaccines, one from and . There has been widespread misinformation, inaccuracies, and bold lies surrounding both vaccines in abundance on the internet.Some people could be apprehensive about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. Research is still being conducted about the virus as well as the vaccines. The FDA is working hard to dispel misinformation surrounding the vaccines which, as with all vaccines approved...WW…

ALBANY, N.Y. ()- After months of anticipation, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. On December 17 the  version.Both vaccines are administered in two doses and have similar effective rates. After the second dose, Pfizer’s vaccine is 95% effective, Moderna’s 94.5% effective but there are many differences.The Pfizer vaccine is stored at temperatures between -112 to -76 degrees Fahrenheit, is distributed in a five dose vial, and must be diluted with .9% sodium chloride before being administered. The Moderna vaccine is stored at...…ALBANY, N.Y. ()- After months of anticipation, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. On December 17 the  version.Both vaccines are administered in two doses and have similar effective rates. After the second dose, Pfizer’s vaccine is 95% effective, Moderna’s 94.5% effective but there are many differences.The Pfizer vaccine is stored at temperatures between -112 to -76 degrees Fahrenheit, is distributed in a five dose vial, and must be diluted with .9% sodium chloride before being administered. The Moderna vaccine is stored at...WW…