Upstate regions won't move to Phase 2 of reopening Friday

Upstate regions won't move to Phase 2 of reopening Friday

Mohawk Valley, North Country believed they could move forward

Cayla Harris

ALBANY – In an 11th-hour decision, the state advised local officials Thursday evening that five regions of upstate New York would not be eligible to move into the second phase of reopening on Friday, angering local leaders who had planned on such a move for days.

As confusion has surrounded the reopening process across the state, the upstate regions that have been in Phase 1 of reopening since May 15 had looked forward to opening hair salons, retail stores, real estate businesses and other services on Friday. But as of Thursday afternoon, the five regions that would be eligible to move forward had not received firm instruction from the state about the rules and regulations for the second phase — or even confirmation that they could move into Phase 2 as planned.
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Nurse says staff members don’t feel safe at The Grand at Barnwell

Nurse says staff members don’t feel safe at The Grand at Barnwellby:Mikhaela Singleton
VALATIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Kinderhook Town Supervisor Patsy Leader says for more than two weeks she’s been hearing the horror stories that allege unethical and even negligent practices towards patients at The Grand at Barnwell.

Cuomo reopening Albany region

Cuomo reopening Albany region, allowing small Memorial Day gatherings
By Bernadette Hogan and Aaron Feis

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more reopening measures Tuesday, including a loosening of coronavirus restrictions with regard to hospital visitors and allowing small Memorial Day gatherings of up to 10 people as he said Albany can also start getting back to normal.

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STRIDE “ADAPTS”

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS” TO COVID-19 CRISIS WITH VIRTUAL SUMMER FITNESS EVENT

West Sand Lake, NY – May 18, 2020 – Starting now and hitting the finish line on June 20th, STRIDE Adaptive Sports is helping people around the Capital Region to stride toward an empowering response to the COVID-19 crisis. According to STRIDE founder and CEO, Mary Ellen Whitney, the organization will be holding a virtual event where both people with disabilities and the able-bodied can run, walk, or roll their way toward fitness and health while social distancing. As Whitney explains, people can choose a “Competitive 5k” option where they run at a local track of their choice and submit their times against other remote competitors, or a “Casual Run, Walk ‘n Roll” registration where participation and a positive attitude are the name of the game.

Virtual Open Mic Night

MAY17

Virtual Open Mic Night

Public
Hosted by Castleton Public Library

Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM EDT
3 days from now
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*****Good News******Update*******

*****Good News******Update*******
We are happy to report that Vincent has been found and is at a local Hospital being treated. After Vincent's bicycle was located our Community mobilized and an all out search was conducted. The search consisted of steep ravines, muddy fields, dense woods and small streams. Everyone working together in a race against darkness lead to us finding Vincent alive and able to be reunited with his family.

Valatie farm offers hand sanitizer made from apples

Valatie farm offers hand sanitizer made from apples

Kumi Tucker Updated: May 07, 2020 06:55 PM Created: May 07, 2020 04:01 PM

VALATIE - At Harvest Spirits Farm Distillery, until the pandemic they were focusing on creating things like vodka made from their apples, and now they're filling apple cider jugs with hand sanitizer.
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May Snowstorm?

In addition to snow, 75 million people will wake up to below freezing temperatures Saturday. For many cities it will be colder than it was on Christmas Day.

May snowstorm 2020: Historic weather could hit Northeast
A May snowstorm is in the making for this weekend, and it could bring historic snow totals to parts of the interior Northeast and New England.
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More than half of Barnwell residents have virus

More than half of Barnwell residents have virus
May 6, 2020 by STAFF

HUDSON—The number of positive Covid-19 cases among residents of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell, 3230 Church Street, Valatie jumped to 112 Wednesday, May 6, up from 70 just yesterday.

Columbia County Department of Health (DOH) Director Jack Mabb reported in the May 6 county-issued Covid-19 update press release that an additional 42 Barnwell residents have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of infected residents to 112 out of 216. More than half the nursing home residents are currently in the positive category, with more than 20 staff also having tested positive.

All residents and staff are being tested. The State Department of Health sent a team to assist with that process.

“The state has complete authority over all nursing homes,” said Director Mabb in response to recent inquiries regarding what authority the county DOH might have. “We help out where we can because they’re part of our county, but we have no authority over them,” Mr. Mabb said in the release.

Scam Alert

North Greenbush police, National Grid issue scam warnings

Emily Burkhard Updated: May 07, 2020 12:37 AM Created: May 06, 2020 10:57 PM

NORTH GREENBUSH - Earlier this week a North Greenbush resident reported being scammed out of thousands of dollars in a driveway paving scheme. National Grid is also warning customers about scammers who are threatening to turn off power if a payment isn't made immediately.

National Grid addressed the scam reports in this statement released Tuesday:

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What's happening at the Library?

Virtual Events & Meetings - Live

Teen Time: Let's Talk Books!

Thursday, May 14, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to talk about what you're reading, and to get some book recommendations! Please email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

Virtual Open Mic Night Sunday, May 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Musicians and poets -- come share your talents! All ages are welcome to perform and to watch. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

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$5,000 Green STEM Scholarship Program

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Eden Renewables Now Accepting Applications for $5,000 Green STEM Scholarship Program

High School Seniors in Duanesburg, Glen, and Schodack Pursuing a Career in Green STEM are Invited to Apply by June 5th

New York - Troy-based community solar developer Eden Renewables is calling for applications for its 2020 Green STEM Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors, valued at a total of $5,000. Students pursuing a career in fields that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources are invited to apply before the deadline of June 5th.

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS”

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS” TO COVID-19 CRISIS WITH VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS

West Sand Lake, NY – May 1, 2020 – Although virtual can be used to describe anything that exists in effect, but not in fact, it is often used to describe things created in a computer or online world. So how does a regional adaptive sports non-profit survive this pandemic, when one-to-one instruction or team sports are the very essence of what they do for people who have special needs?

As CEO and Founder, Mary Ellen Whitney always has said, “We Adapt.” As Whitney explains, “There have been several obstacles, bumps in the road, and true boundaries that have been in the way of getting the organization to where it is today and since we are accustomed to having to adapt, we will do it one more time.”