Moose having a nice walk up in Warren County on this nice day. Always GREAT to see. Thanks Luc Collin.

An investigation of Mount Vernon Police found that officers used excessive force, made false arrests, and planted evidence to secure convictions. Sixteen of the people accused wound up serving time in county jail or state prison. bit.ly/3BkqbJK

Grateful for the Otis Family's advocacy for Rett syndrome!💜

With highs in the 70s, it may be tempting to spend time on the water today. Keep in mind that water temperatures remain rather cold and this can be dangerous. Always wear a life vest! Check out some Cold Water Safety Info here: weather.gov/safety/coldwat…

Wow! This Woman Just Spent 40 Minutes Investigating A Twitter Beef Even Though She Has but One Life on God's Green Earth: ow.ly/XeEE50HiwoM

#OTD in Weather History: May 15, 2020. A long-lived line of storms produced significant wind damage from upstate New York into New England, with winds as high as 95-100 mph in Massachusetts!

Between 1997 and 2021, there was an 84% drop in the number of youth held in adult jails and prisons.

Youth of color are much more likely than white youth to be held in juvenile facilities. The persistent racial and ethnic disparities in the youth justice system highlight the need to address the sources of those disparities wherever they emerge.

A chilly night is in store for much of the Northeast, as interior parts of the region will wake up to sub-freezing temperatures, resulting in widespread Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories through Thursday morning. 🥶 Exposed & vulnerable plants may be damaged or killed.

#TroyNY was once home to an amusement park located on Fifth Avenue between 108th and 110th. Rensselaer Park operated between 1867-1917. The attractions included a 1.5-mile race track with a grandstand where harness, bicycle, and chariot races were held, and pavilions for

Taysha Gene Therapies has just announced they have dosed the first #Rettsyndrome patient with gene therapy. This is the first time in history that a Rett patient has been given gene therapy, and it’s a notable step forward for our loved ones. reverserett.org/news/articles/…

A First in Rett! Taysha Gene Therapies announced today the first #Rettsyndrome patient has been dosed with the investigational #genetherapy, TSHA-102, in a clinical trial for females 18 and older being run out of Montreal, Canada. Read their community update. rettsyndrome.org/wp-content/upl…

UPDATE: DEC and NYSDOH have issued another Air Quality Health Advisory tomorrow, June 8th, for all of New York, except the Adirondacks. The air quality is forecasted to reach 'Unhealthy' AQI levels in: NYC Metro, Long Island, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central & Western NY.

Today Neurogene Inc. announced the locations & began enrolling for the first U.S. Phase 1/2 clinical trial of their investigational gene therapy, NGN-401. Learn More: buff.ly/42Dlgie

NEW: Twenty-seven states and the federal government incarcerated 96,370 people in private prisons in 2021, representing 8% of the total state and federal prison population. Since 2000, the number of people housed in private facilities has increased 10%. bit.ly/43GmuuJ

ran out from under my car tonight🥴

A heat advisory has been issued for much of the Hudson/Mohawk River Valleys from Noon - 8 PM tomorrow due to expected feels-like temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. If possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, drink plenty of water, and wear lightweight/loose-fitting clothing

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a "Marginal" Risk for severe t-storms northwest of Albany tomorrow. Isolated severe t-storms are possible producing damaging winds 58 mph or greater. Very heavy rainfall is possible with isolated flash flooding. #nywx #vtwx #mawx #ctwx

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