Posted: Nov 9, 2020 / 04:21 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 9, 2020 / 07:05 PM EST ALBANY, N.Y. () — While no specific date has been announced for the rollout of cashless tolling in New York, the state’s Thruway Authority still plans on doing it some time .“There’s a lot of work that still continues. We’re in the midst of testing each and every one of those sites specifically, as well as the system as a whole,” said NYS Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll.Driscoll says 70 gantries have been installed at .“On those gantries are a series of equipment, cameras, laser beams, treadles...…Posted: Nov 9, 2020 / 04:21 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 9, 2020 / 07:05 PM EST ALBANY, N.Y. () — While no specific date has been announced for the rollout of cashless tolling in New York, the state’s Thruway Authority still plans on doing it some time .“There’s a lot of work that still continues. We’re in the midst of testing each and every one of those sites specifically, as well as the system as a whole,” said NYS Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll.Driscoll says 70 gantries have been installed at .“On those gantries are a series of equipment, cameras, laser beams, treadles...WW…

Posted: Nov 20, 2020 / 09:02 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 20, 2020 / 09:03 PM ESTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (/AP) — While we’ve all got things on our mind this holiday season, one thing we don’t need to worry about is Santa Claus coming to town. He’ll be spreading joy, not the virus, says the top U.S. infectious disease expert.According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the big man in red is actually immune to COVID-19.“Santa is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity,”.With Santa’s advanced age and excess weight from all those cookies, it makes sense that kids might...…Posted: Nov 20, 2020 / 09:02 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 20, 2020 / 09:03 PM ESTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (/AP) — While we’ve all got things on our mind this holiday season, one thing we don’t need to worry about is Santa Claus coming to town. He’ll be spreading joy, not the virus, says the top U.S. infectious disease expert.According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the big man in red is actually immune to COVID-19.“Santa is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity,”.With Santa’s advanced age and excess weight from all those cookies, it makes sense that kids might...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: 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…

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…

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: Jan 30, 2021 / 11:07 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 30, 2021 / 11:08 AM ESTCOLUMBUS, Ohio () — Two Ohio representatives are looking to declare June 14 as “President Donald J. Trump Day.”On Friday, Republican Reps. Jon Cross and Reggie Stoltzfus emailed their House colleagues asking for cosponsors for their upcoming bill “to celebrate one of the greatest presidents in American history,” the .“Let’s show the 3,154,834 Ohio voters who cast their ballot to re-elect Donald J. Trump that we as a legislature recognize the accomplishments of his administration,” the request said.The email...…Posted: Jan 30, 2021 / 11:07 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 30, 2021 / 11:08 AM ESTCOLUMBUS, Ohio () — Two Ohio representatives are looking to declare June 14 as “President Donald J. Trump Day.”On Friday, Republican Reps. Jon Cross and Reggie Stoltzfus emailed their House colleagues asking for cosponsors for their upcoming bill “to celebrate one of the greatest presidents in American history,” the .“Let’s show the 3,154,834 Ohio voters who cast their ballot to re-elect Donald J. Trump that we as a legislature recognize the accomplishments of his administration,” the request said.The email...WW…

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: Mar 25, 2021 / 05:14 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 25, 2021 / 05:15 PM EDTGOSHEN, N.Y. () — On Sunday, a state trooper patrolling Route 17 in Goshen—down in Orange County—arrested an 18-year-old man. The trooper said he followed the driver at very high speeds—at one point reaching 148 miles per hour—during an elaborate pursuit.It was 10:12 a.m. when the trooper says he saw a 2003 Infiniti G35 traveling east. The trooper said he clocked the car traveling at 117 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone. He tried catching up to the speeding car as it wove in and out of traffic without signals,...…Posted: Mar 25, 2021 / 05:14 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 25, 2021 / 05:15 PM EDTGOSHEN, N.Y. () — On Sunday, a state trooper patrolling Route 17 in Goshen—down in Orange County—arrested an 18-year-old man. The trooper said he followed the driver at very high speeds—at one point reaching 148 miles per hour—during an elaborate pursuit.It was 10:12 a.m. when the trooper says he saw a 2003 Infiniti G35 traveling east. The trooper said he clocked the car traveling at 117 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone. He tried catching up to the speeding car as it wove in and out of traffic without signals,...WW…

Posted: Oct 20, 2020 / 06:23 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 20, 2020 / 07:46 PM EDTCAPITAL REGION, N.Y. () — Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden says he shared some choice words in a call with NYS Tuesday. Groden says he thinks the state dropped the ball when it comes to COVID cases in prisons. His perfect example — a positive staff member at reportedly spread COVID-19 to their spouse .“This is our worst fear, we brought this up with the control group a month ago, and now bang, it’s happened,” Groden says in a phone call with .As NEWS10 reported, a massive outbreak came to light October 13 and...…Posted: Oct 20, 2020 / 06:23 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 20, 2020 / 07:46 PM EDTCAPITAL REGION, N.Y. () — Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden says he shared some choice words in a call with NYS Tuesday. Groden says he thinks the state dropped the ball when it comes to COVID cases in prisons. His perfect example — a positive staff member at reportedly spread COVID-19 to their spouse .“This is our worst fear, we brought this up with the control group a month ago, and now bang, it’s happened,” Groden says in a phone call with .As NEWS10 reported, a massive outbreak came to light October 13 and...WW…