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Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new public awareness campaign on treatment options for people who test positive for COVID and have symptoms. This $1 million awareness campaign will run in English and Spanish across TV, radio, and digital media to encourage New Yorkers to test early for COVID and treat it as soon as […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James continues to be busy creating change this time with mental health. AG James released her written testimony submitted on Monday to the Office of the Attorney General. The testimony in the public hearing was regarding the quality and accessibility of mental health across the New York State. Testimonies came […]
A company has recalled a seafood product after it tested positive for cancer-causing chemicals. Bumble Bee Foods has issued a recall after one of their items, Smoked Clams. This comes after tested that they were at unacceptable levels. of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The human-made chemicals can increase risks for diseases, such as types […]
A 911 dispatcher from Pennsylvania is being charged with involuntary manslaughter after refusing to send an ambulance to a woman in need. Reports say the incident happened back in 2020 the woman’s daughter called 911 and told the dispatcher her mother needed an ambulance and described her as jaundiced, incoherent and “bleeding from the rectum”. […]
Wegmans is holding a hiring event today July 12th from 2pm-6pm at the Pittsford Wegmans store 3195 Monroe Ave. Wegmans is looking to fill 250 part and full time positions and will have in-person interviews for 21 store in the Rochester area. Click Here To Find Out More. Source: Wegmans
Governor Kathy Hochul has launch a new, free COVID-19 hotline for those who test positive for the virus, but don’t have a health care provider. This initiative is a part of New York’s ongoing efforts to help reduce barriers to COVID-19 treatment for communities across the state. The hotline is open 24/7 and operated by Health + […]
Doordash announced last week they had a glitch that allowed customers to receive free purchases. A flood of people on social media was bragging about the glitch and ordered everything from alcohol to food. A Doordash spokesperson confirmed the glitch and said the company was canceling the fake orders. Did you experience the glitch and […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has tested positive for COVID-19 and reports experiencing very mild symptoms, his spokesman. The New York Democrat will follow federal health guidelines and quarantine this week while working remotely. The 71 year old Schumer, is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, according to spokesman Justin Goodman in a […]
For the last few weeks I’ve been complaining about the bad cell phone and internet service. In Canada their largest telecommunication company suffered a massive service outage from cellular, internet and cable across the country. The outage happened Friday morning and the company said they’ve restored the majority of the service to customers Saturday morning. […]
According to the Ontario Public Health Office, Ontario County is seeing a spike in Lyme Disease and has already well surpassed last year’s numbers. Public Health Director for Ontario County Mary Beer stated: “We had some really good weather to get out there and people not being careful enough and checking for ticks…You come in […]
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