The more than 350,000 residents of Hiroshima, Japan, had no way of knowing the horror they would endure on this date in 1945. READ MORE
My name is Larry Neuberger and I am a Livingston County resident as well as a member of United University Professions, the union that represents the faculty and staff at the State University of New York. I want to call attention to a community health and safety issue that should concern all …
No industry has been left untouched by the novel coronavirus. Medical personnel have been affected the worst. They’ve been overwhelmed and understaffed. They often lack the basis resources necessary to care for people who have become seriously ill with COVID-19.
Enough is enough.
I would consider my workplace to have its “A” game going on with COVID-19. We’ve been used as a model for other employers because we have a trove of innovative protocols in place and we even have someone whose sole job is the management, auditing and improvement of those procedures.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the only military use of nuclear weapons in history.
Washington and Albany recently came to some accommodations to ensure New Yorkers would continue participating in the Trusted Traveler Program next year.
Encouraging everyone to participate in the decennial census is an uphill battle even in good times.
Government overreach has been a hallmark of Gov. Cuomo’s time in office, but his recent dictates surrounding forced-food purchases at bars have crossed a new line.
It took more than five years for the federal government to arrest, try, convict and sentence Sheldon Silver to prison.
The proposal to reopen schools for the upcoming academic year is raising numerous concerns and questions.
As school districts debate if, when and how to go back to classroom education a recurring sentiment from a fair percentage of parents across the country is that their kids won’t be wearing a mask all day (if at all).
Having to live in a nursing home can be challenging enough. But the novel coronavirus pandemic has made everyday conditions even more difficult. Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to becoming sick after being infected, and the fear of death is a constant worry.
Unveiling bad news is becoming second nature to government leaders, so it is no surprise to hear that a COVID-19 resurgence in New York is inevitable, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said before expanding the two-week isolation mandate for travelers to 10 additional states, or more than half the nation.
The Paycheck Protection Program — initially approved by Congress in March as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — has benefited many organizations in during this health care crisis.
New York’s travel advisory was expanded Tuesday to require visitors from 23 states to self-isolate for two weeks, adding Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin to the list.
The state Education Department released guidance Monday detailing how New York’s 713 school districts can make plans to reopen. President Donald Trump is demanding all schools reopen, even in areas where COVID-19 is resurgent. New York is taking a far more prudent and sensible approach.
I wear a handgun to protect myself and others.
An announcement last week by the Trump administration regarding foreign students will hurt colleges and universities at a time when they need the federal government’s help.
State authorities have expressed their strong support for ensuring everyone in New York has access to high-speed internet.
If we care about the direction our country must choose in the days ahead, we might want to re-read (Google) President Washington’s Farewell Address.
Yes, I’ve seen the anger, the rallying to a standard that draws from noble cries of liberty and rights.
New York has joined many other states in developing plans for loosening restrictions established to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation seeks to reduce confusion about regulations pertaining to migratory game birds.
Back in March, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo went before the cameras (and the public) early in the coronavirus crisis, he was asked who would be at fault if the state’s economy tanked when the outbreak was over.
If more people throughout the state refuse to wear masks or follow social distancing rules while interacting with others, authorities may tighten the reins on reopening procedures.
Lest we forget more than 75 years later. The “I Am Geneseo” history will remember Lieutenant Bill Dwyer and his 300-yard deadly crawl to save a buddy’s life, then directing howitzer fire to rout the enemy, Major Robert Fraser, Private Carl Finley and dozens of other Geneseo World War II serv…
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
In an emphatic illustration that the pandemic is far from over, the state Department of Health is investigating COVID-19 exposure in four virus clusters after officials traced multiple new infections to a student who recently traveled to Florida and attended a downstate graduation ceremony.
To commemorate our decision to no longer live under British rule, John Adams believed we should make a lot of noise on Independence Day.
Last week marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
It’s time to stop denying the realities of the coronavirus and put your masks on. The disease has killed 120,000 Americans and 30,000 New Yorkers have died from it. If those numbers don’t convince you, probably nothing will.
This weekend that many high school seniors across the GLOW region are graduating. Though it is likely not the graduation they were expecting.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Gina Tette’s essay about how the bravery of her Uncle John in the Vietnam War showed her the importance of Memorial Day was chosen as this year’s first-place essay in the Livonia American Legion’s annual essay contest. Gina is a Livonia resident and member of the Livonia High …
As a retired registered nurse, my heart goes out to medical professionals - especially those directly involved with COVID 19 patients.
This note is addressed to the driver of the small blue SUV who nearly killed me while I was biking on the Fowlerville Road in Avon at 10 a.m. on May 26. You were eastbound behind an extra wide farm combine that spilled into the oncoming lane, where I was riding safely on the shoulder heading west.
The Horseshoe Solar Farm team has a clear mission: to bring renewable energy to Livingston and Monroe counties. A recent guest essay highlighted the importance of this area to the Seneca Nation when considering the locations for solar panels. The author’s insights on the historical context a…
The level of protection that gay, lesbian and transgender people had against employment discrimination previously depended on where they lived.
The daily briefings that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo offered for the past three months on the novel coronavirus pandemic gave him a national platform.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with intentionally and fatally obstructing the breathing of George Floyd.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday ended a remarkable streak of 111 days briefing New Yorkers and, if the numbers are true, a good part of the nation, about the COVID-19 pandemic and how we were coping with it.
For anyone struggling with selecting a proper gift to offer their dads today, here are some thoughts on an age-old standard.
Residents and visitors to Geneseo have once again demonstrated that they care about our community and our neighbors during this challenging time. People have been diligent in the region about following the guidelines to keep those around us; family, friends and strangers, safe from contracti…
The Geneseo College Republicans are pleased to announce that its organization has endorsed Chris Jacobs, R-Buffalo, for the New York 27th Congressional district special election, as well as, the Republican Primary and General election for this 2020 cycle. The vote to endorse Mr. Jacobs was u…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency on Jan. 31. The June issue of The American Journal of Nursing asks “Where are the Masks?” Reporting that: “As we went to press, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, respiratory therapists, housekeepers, an…
Affirmation that New York continues to have the lowest COVID-19 transmission rate in the U.S. at 0.77% is encouraging at a time when 22 states in the South and West are hitting the pause button on reopening their economies.