Raven Brink
WAER Reporter-
New York State Police advises reduced speed and increased awareness on the road
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$1.5 billion in federal pandemic aid will go towards recruitment and retention efforts of direct support professionals, or DSPs.
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Safe Horizons is pushing for the NYS Assembly to vote on the Adult Survivors Act, to allow these people extra time to cope with their abuse, and still be able to bring their abuser or institution to court.
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The Jewish Community Center of Syracuse is partnering with Wegmans to offer flu shots on Wednesday, while the Village of Liverpool will work with Walgreens to host a clinic on Thursday.
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The plan would support tourist attractions that the county executive says will fill local coffers for years to come.
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The state is calling on those with a background or interest in public health to apply for fellowships at local health departments, including in Onondaga County.
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The pharmaceutical company on Monday announced promising results from its COVID-19 vaccine trials on 5- to 11-year-olds, including dozens that participated in a local study.
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The FDA was set to finish reviewing all applications for vaping products earlier this month but asked for an extension to review bigger players on the market.
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Low pay for direct service professionals who care for those with developmental disabilities is driving some out of the profession, while threatening the care of those they assist. Access CNY, Arc of Onondaga, The Arc Madison Cortland and others are calling for more funding assistance.
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Mary Nelson's back-to-school giveaway drew hundreds. Students received supplies, backpacks, clothing, shoes and more. Families were also able to pick up food and other assistance, while come took advantage of a vaccination clinic on site.