SUNY Polytechnic Institute was one of the first round of awardees of the $40 million New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund. Researchers at SUNY Poly got a $500,000 grant to develop a more affordable and accurate 30-minute COVID-19 antibody test.
SCHENECTADY — On Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, Frank Palmeri of Brooklyn, New York who most recently lived in Schenectady, “joined his beloved wife, Trudy, in heaven,” his family wrote in a tribute. “Frank led a truly amazing life.
ALBANY COUNTY — During a recent town board meeting, New Scotland Highway Superintendent Ken Guyer told the board that the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society will not be renewing its contract with the town, nor will it be renewing a number of municipal contracts it holds with local cities, towns, and villages in Albany, Rensselaer, and Schene
ALBANY COUNTY — After five weeks in a row of being labeled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with a high community level of COVID-19, Albany County this week was
EAST GREENBUSH — James “Jim” Hall, a United States Navy veteran who worked for the New York State Police, died in the comfort of his East Greenbush home, surrounded by people he loved, on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. He was 79.
Speaking on Election Night, even as it looked as if the House would go Republican, Democratic Congressman Paul Tonko cited its work to address climate change, quell violence, protect rights challenged by the United States Supreme Court, and strengthen democracy.
Democratic State Senator Neil D. Breslin will return to office next year, this time in the 46th Senate District, which was transformed through this year’s redistricting process. Breslin, who currently represents the 44th Senate District, beat Conservative Richard M. Amedure Jr. to replace Democrat Michelle Hinchey, who won re-election in another district that includes her hometown in Ulster County.
