Albany law firm donates money to help homeless veterans
ALBANY – A donation by a local company will help with housing and services for up to a hundred homeless veterans. Tully Rinckey donated $4,000 to the Albany Housing…
What Federal Employees Should Know About the Delayed Enforcement of the Vaccine Mandate
On November 29th, the Biden administration announced that agencies should hold off on enforcing suspensions or removals until 2022 for federal employees that missed the previous…
Over 100 Marines, Six Army Leaders Booted for Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 100 Marine Corps members have been kicked out of the force for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine, the military branch announced Thursday. Marine officials decided to…
Kronos hack will likely affect how employers issue paychecks and track hours
A ransomware attack on one of the largest human resources companies may impact how many employees get paid and track their paid time off. Human resources management company…
State Guards’ Vaccine Refusal Sets Up Fight with Feds
Six states are now rejecting the Defense Department’s order requiring all members of the National Guard to be vaccinated against COVID-19, arguing that Defense Secretary Lloyd…
Enforcement remains tricky as NYS issues new indoor mask, vaccination requirement
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Precedent and previous mandates have shown neither the state, nor local leaders are 100 percent clear on how to enforce COVID-19 requirements. “This…
Judge Suspends Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide
R. Stan Baker, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia, issued a 28-page ruling following a preliminary injunction for contractors and subcontractors in Kentucky,…
Oklahoma Sues Biden Admin Over National Guard Vaccine Mandate
The state of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to halt its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for the National Guard, Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office…
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin faces calls to resign
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin was arrested Wednesday on allegations he stole $3,500 in campaign funds to pay off personal debts, according to state Attorney General…
Why It Might Be Difficult to Convict Andrew Cuomo of Forcible Touching
ALBANY, N.Y. — When former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was charged in October with allegedly groping a female aide’s breast inside the Executive Mansion, the move was seen as…