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Albany County jobs program offers a ticket to society

McCoy said to those who “did time in jail” or who “just didn’t like education” — “we’ve got you covered. We have you. We have you … You’ve just got to be willing to take the first step.” We second those words — take the first step; there’s no telling where the journey may lead you.

E pluribus unum

The health-care professionals made it clear that we all will suffer with these federal cuts. Fewer people will be vaccinated, spreading disease to everyone. More people will go to emergency rooms for conditions that could have been prevented thereby increasing premiums and hospital fees for everyone.

How to find a lifeline when you need it

What have we learned from Donna’s story? What are the lessons that apply to people who haven’t had a mastectomy?

Let’s level the playing field so all kids have a shot at success

While we were thrilled to report on the good that comes with these volunteer efforts to shape not just winning players but confident, capable, and caring human beings, we also looked at the larger picture — beyond Bethlehem and Guilderland — and found some troubling trends. Baseball for youth, like many sports, is increasingly being privatized for profit.