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Giving Friends to Host Spring Fling Giveaway in the Bronx

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:57:09 -0400

Giving Friends will host its Spring Fling Giveaway, a free community distribution event providing toys, clothing, toiletries, and other essentials to local families. The event is presented by Giving Friends and community partners and is expected t...

Northern Rivers to Spotlight Practical, Cost-Saving Reforms for New York at Legislative Office Building

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:57:12 -0400

Organization will highlight its nine-point plan, including a clearance passport proposal to reduce red tape and improve workforce agility.

NAHEC Hosts MASH Camp to Introduce Students to Health Care Careers at SUNY Canton

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:17 -0500

Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) successfully concluded its second annual SUNY Canton MASH Camp on Friday, February 20, welcoming 10 high school students from several local school districts across the region for a week of hands-on lea...

CASA-Trinity Releases The Silence Inside on Black Balloon Day - A Film That Lets Teens Speak for Themselves

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:57:06 -0500

On Black Balloon Day, March 6, an annual day of remembrance honoring those who have died from drug overdose and raising awareness about substance use disorder, CASA-Trinity releases "The Silence Inside," an 11-minute film built around the unfilter...

WAMC REACHES ITS $1.25 MILLION GOAL

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:22:33 -0500

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio has successfully achieved its goal of raising $1.25 million in its February 2026 Fund Drive. After just three and a half days, our community, staff and volunteers closed out a wildly successful drive – this time with a ...

NYSARH Announces $500,000 Grant Renewal to Expand Older Adult Rural Support Program for Year Two

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:59:07 -0500

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) today announced a $500,000 grant renewal from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue and expand the Older Adult Rural Support (OARS) Program for a second year. OARS is a comprehens...

New Report Calls for Course Correction for New York Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:57:08 -0500

Today, an independent report, "Community Solutions, State Exclusions: The Misalignment of New York's Opioid Settlement Funds" analyzing New York State's Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF) spending was released by Truth Pharm. The report shows the curre...

State of the Town Address from the Town of Bethlehem

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:38:17 -0500

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Nearly 20 Town of Bethlehem Businesses Express Interest in Microenterprise Grant Program

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:01:45 -0500

The Town of Bethlehem has received strong interest in its 2025 Microenterprise Grant Program, with 13 complete applications submitted by the December deadline and interest from additional businesses preparing for a future round.

Historic Deerfield Accepting Applications for 2026 Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:22:46 -0500

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Norther Area Health Education Center Awarded $5 Million Grant

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:57:06 -0500

Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) has been awarded a $5 million, five-year grant through the Healthcare Education and Life-skills Program (HELP), funded by the New York State Department of Health's Office of Healthcare Workforce Innova...

BQLI AHEC Awarded $5 Million Grant from New York State Department of Health

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:57:17 -0500

The Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island Area Health Education Center (BQLI AHEC) has been awarded a five million dollar, five year grant through the Healthcare Education and Life skills Program (HELP), funded by the New York State Department of Health's...

CNYAHEC Awarded $5 Million Grant From New York State Department of Health

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:57:19 -0500

The Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC) has been awarded a $5 million, five-year grant through the Healthcare Education and Life-skills Program (HELP), funded by the New York State Department of Health's Office of Healthcare Wo...

2025 National "Community Star" for ?Advancing Rural Health Workforce in New York?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:31 -0500

Health WorkForce New York is pleased to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Richard Merchant, has been named the 2025 New York Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). Selected alongside only 46...

2025 National "Community Star" for ?Advancing Rural Health Workforce in New York?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:26 -0500

Jennifer Muthig Named Executive Director of the ?New York State Association for Rural Health

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:57:17 -0400

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) is proud to announce that Jennifer Muthig has been named its new Executive Director. Muthig brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, organizational leadership, and strategic co...

NYSARH to Host Webinar on ?Comptroller's Report on Rural Health Workforce?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:27:17 -0400

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) will host a webinar on October 30, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, focused on the recent NYS Comptroller's report, The Doctor is...Out: Shortages of Health Professionals in Rural Areas.

WAMC On The Road and The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Presents:

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:43:30 -0400

WAMC Hudson Valley Bureau Chief and 51% host, Jesse King, will moderate the discussion on topics ranging from public policy to development and conservation, recorded for a future airing on WAMC Northeast Public Radio media. The panel will take pla...

National Trail of Truth to Honor Lives Lost to Substance Use and Call for Policy Change

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:26:25 -0400

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the National Trail of Truth will return to the National Mall with a powerful display: more than 3,800 hand-painted tombstones forming a National Memorial Cemetery for Substance Use Related Deaths. This striking ins...

Healthcare Career Showcase Set for Oct. 8 at SUNY Adirondack

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:33:57 -0400

The Healthcare Career Showcase 2025 will be held Wednesday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SUNY Adirondack's Northwest Bay Conference Center, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury. The event is free for adults. Registration is encouraged, and walk-ins ar...

DEERFIELD INN INDUCTED INTO HISTORIC HOTELS OF AMERICA®

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:57:24 -0400

The Deerfield Inn in Deerfield, Massachusetts is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the finest...

Elmira Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Community Support & Education Event

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:11:10 -0400

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Elmira will join a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, reducing stigma, and commemorating those lost to substance-related harm on International Overdose Awareness Day. Hosted by the Neighbor...

Cruise Express Celebrates One Year with Expansion to West Coast

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:35:56 -0400

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New York State Association for Rural Health Releases ?Aging Policy Summit Report

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:45:39 -0400

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) is proud to announce the release of its Rural Summit on Aging Report - a comprehensive summary of insights, challenges, and actionable recommendations to support aging populations in rural N...

WAMC and North Country Public Radio Collaborate to Host Special Adirondack Roundtable

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:15:39 -0400

WAMC Northeast Public Radio and North Country Public Radio (NCPR) are working together in a first-time collaboration to co-host a special live event at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, Monday, September 8th. This partnership between public ra...