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Analysis: How will job loss affect the state budget?

by Sean Mulkerrin

Is a year-long COVID-caused depression with an unemployment rate not seen since 1940, the year before the United States entered World War II, within the realm of possibility?

Javid Afzali

Conboy resigns as Berne attorney, board authorizes Javid Afzali’s firm

by Noah Zweifel

Berne’s attorney, William Conboy III, resigned from the position at the town board’s regular meeting on April 15. The board then voted to authorize Supervisor Sean Lyons to contract services from Bond Schoeneck & King, with Javid Afzali, who recently resigned as Knox’s attorney, as lead counsel.

Voorheesville proposes $2.3M budget for 2020-21 — a decrease

by Sean Mulkerrin

Voorheesville’s proposed budget for 2020-21 is down $325,000 from this year.

Gov extends ‘pause’ till May 15

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — The statewide “pause” — shutting nonessential businesses and prohibiting gatherings — is extended until at least May 15, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday.

The closure is in concert with neighboring states.

As state reaches COVID-19 plateau, plans are underway for phased reopening

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

COVID-19 testing will start Thursday in high-needs neighborhoods in Albany County.

BKW super says he will reduce expenses without sacrificing programming

by Noah Zweifel

Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s superintendent, Timothy Mundell, told The Enterprise this week that, although there is concern about reductions in state aid, he anticipates a “flat, or reduced” tax levy and a budget proposal that is lower than last year’s. 

Judge says other offers must be considered for Picard’s Grove property

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

A judge has denied the sale of Picard’s Grove to developer Michael Biernacki for $500,000, requiring that other offers be considered and also that the property be appraised and that the owner’s personal property be properly inventoried.

Next Berne meeting will be virtual

The Berne Town Board will hold its regular meeting this Wednesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. Residents can either call in to listen to the meeting as it happens, or watch a livestream through the video-conference application/website Zoom. 
To listen, call 1-646-558-8656. The meeting ID number is 98062828372. 

Calls reporting abuse are down in Albany County. Commissioner asks public to protect children

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

 In times of high stress, like now, it can be hard for parents to make sound, smart choices, said Moira Manning, the county’s commissioner for Children, Youth, and Families. “They often times aren’t thinking before they act.”

Governor joins with nearby states, setting up council to restore economy

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

While New York’s Andrew Cuomo is working with the governors of neighboring states to set up a council to restore the economy and get people back to work, Albany County is stressing non-essential workers still need to stay home for now.

DOH seeks M&M Variety customers

ALBANY COUNTY — The county’s health department wants to reach anyone who shopped at M&M Variety from March 31 through April 8 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The store is located at 108 Lark Street in Albany.

This is part of the department’s efforts to track anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Medical experts remind public to seek consultation before DIY treatment

by Noah Zweifel

Advice travels fast during a panic. But experts say that it’s important to consult with doctors before treating suspected or confirmed COVID-19 symptoms at home.

Medical practices rely on virtual visits as they lose patients and revenue

by Noah Zweifel

Medical offices are taking extraordinary steps to ensure patients’ safety during the present crisis, but strict in-house sanitation procedures and loosened regulations on telemedicine are not fully protecting healthcare providers from economic loss as they lose patients and cancel nonessential appointments to focus on critical care.

Governor says curve has flattened, calls for more federal funding

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The governor on Easter morning was at the Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Niskayuna, returning ventilators that had been loaned.

State starts antibody testing

Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York State is ramping up antibody testing, a key component of any plan to reopen the economy.

The state is currently conducting 300 antibody tests per day, and is on track to conduct 1,000 per day by next Friday, and 2,000 per day by the following week, he said.

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