UB's Dr. Thomas Russo reflects on changes to CDC guidance on COVID Watch the interview here. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News UB's Dr. Thomas Russo reflects on changes to CDC guidance on COVID

Teen arraigned on charges from assault of McKinley student BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A teenager from Buffalo was arraigned Monday in Erie County Court, on indicted charges related to the Feb. 9 stabbing at McKinley High School. According to the Erie County DA’s office, a 17-year-old was arraigned on…

Groups continue push for 'good cause eviction' legislation Legislators and advocates gathered at the state Capitol Monday to call for good cause eviction protections as they released a report from the Pratt Center for Community Development stating that Black renters are three times more likely to be evicted than…

Mechanicville schools mum on superintendent's 'vacation leave' “All I can say at this point is, I believe in transparent accountability,” Mechanicville’s superintendent wrote to the Times Union. Source: Times Unition Mechanicville schools mum on superintendent's 'vacation leave'

'offside' at UAlbany a personal, cultural exhibit For the artist Ronny Quevedo, whose family moved from Ecuador to New York when he was just a year old, growing up bilingual was his first experience of how two separate realities could exist within one life, or one body. His show…

Vax proof no longer required at Proctors venues, others vary Proctors is ending the requirement that audience members show proof of coronavirus vaccination when visiting its venues. Other Capital Region theaters still have the mandate it in place, but most expect that will soon change. Source: Times Unition Vax…

The latest artist canvas is the beer can Brewers like Hudson Valley Brewery and Foreign Objects are known not just for what’s inside their beer cans – the artist-designed cans themselves also deliver buzz. Source: Times Unition The latest artist canvas is the beer can

Stroll-wining soups available in Schenectady this week The three restaurants that won prizes during Saturday’s Soup Stroll in Schenectady — The Nest, Manhattan Exchange and The Backstage Pub — will all be serving their respective soups this week. Source: Times Unition Stroll-wining soups available in Schenectady this week

New York COVID cases plummet 29% as officials loosen restrictions on public life New York added 15,717 new COVID-19 cases in the week ending Sunday, down 29% from the previous week’s tally.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News New York COVID cases plummet 29% as officials loosen restrictions…

New Cuomo TV spot says "Political attacks won" No campaign has officially been announced. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News New Cuomo TV spot says "Political attacks won"