Air Force couple, both sexual assault victims, say disparity in treatment shows gender discrimination
When Air Force officers Alex Gibson and Josh Dobhailen first met at the service’s Intelligence Officer Course in 2017, each was recovering from a sexual assault. They married…
Recent Case Action Restores Confidence in Federal Whistleblowers
A recent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) ruling that could have caused disruption for federal employees pursuing whistleblower claims has been overturned. The U.S. Court of…
Mass Mask Chaos
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Handmade signs. Homemade signs. Computer-generated official-looking signs. The storefront windows all along Broadway reflect a diversity of goods on display,…
Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program
As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their COVID vaccinations. According to the CDC, there has been a total…
Lawyer says COVID-19 vaccine requirement for schools could be met with resistance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — The latest coronavirus news from the state includes a hopeful promise for students kept out of school. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo now says he expects…
Is a business asking your vaccination status a HIPAA violation?
(WHAM) – Following New York’s adherence to the CDC guidance relaxing mask wearing for fully-vaccinated people, there is a commonly-asked question that comes up. Is it…
SUNY, CUNY schools require COVID-19 vaccine for in-person students
Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all SUNY and CUNY boards will require proof of vaccination for all students attending in-person classes this fall, and encouraged all…
In-Depth: Is it legal for businesses to ask your vaccination status?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Many viewers have written to News10NBC with the same two questions: Is it legal to deny someone service if they are not vaccinated? Is it a violation of…
With mixed emotions, Capital Region veterans say ‘it’s time’ for Afghanistan withdrawal
Veterans in the Capital Region say they feel torn over President Joseph R. Biden’s plan to fully withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, ending America’s…
Some local businesses say their mask requirement will stay even if New York’s goes
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WHEC) — Some businesses in our area are saying even if customers are vaccinated, masks are here to stay. News10NBC went around Monroe County asking stores how…