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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