LCSD1 Stops Issuing Weekly COVID-19 Update as Cases Surge
Laramie County School District 1 will no longer be sending out weekly press releases regarding positive COVID-19 cases, the district said Friday. “For information on active cases in the district, please refer to the COVID-19 dashboard on our website,” LCSD1 said in its weekly update. Friday’s announcement comes just one week after the district reported […]
Dry Eyes and Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
There are several eye concerns linked to diabetes, one of which is dry eyes. This might sound like a minor inconvenience, but chronic dry eyes, also known as dry eye syndrome or dry eye disease, can lead to permanent eye damage and vision loss if it’s not treated. This article will look at the connection […]
Billings Should Question Superintendent Upham For Mask Mandate
It’s no secret to any Billings locals that School District 2 superintendent Greg Upham has decided to continue his mask mandate for students. In case you missed it, here’s a copy of his letter to all parents, and I give my two cents at the end. Keep scrolling! Dear Parents and Guardians: In light of […]
Local action needed on recreational marijuana – The Daily Gazette
The end of 2021 marked a milestone for legalized marijuana in New York state, as local municipalities weighed whether to house marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption sites within their borders. The deadline for opting out has passed, but many community considerations remain about how best to support the legalization of recreational marijuana while still protecting […]
Understanding indoor air quality issues during the pandemic
What have we learned about indoor air quality during the pandemic? A Pittsford parent put together an experiment in his child’s classroom to measure air circulation. He recently published his results, which indicate that the air circulation does not meet certain health standards. The district disagrees. But air scientists have indicated that schools can generally […]
Airthings View Radon smart radon monitor displays indoor radon and air quality levels » Gadget Flow
Keep track of your indoor air quality with the Airthings View Radon smart radon monitor. Featuring an improved screen, it displays radon and humidity levels and the temperature inside your home. As a result, you can make adjustments to improve your sleep quality, lower your exposure to radon, and prevent mold growth. Moreover, this smart […]
NYS Division of Consumer Protection warns New Yorkers of carbon monoxide and fire hazards during extremely cold weather
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.– The New York State Division of Consumer Protection issued a consumer alert about the dangers of carbon monoxide and fire hazards in extremely cold weather, as the winter months are among us. As the temperatures drop, consumers may turn to dangerous heating alternatives to stay warm. Propane heaters, generators, space heaters, and/or outdoor grills […]
Star Garden Studio at New Bedford’s Kilburn Mill sells houseplants
NEW BEDFORD — During the first cold snap of 2022, the owner of Star Garden Studio decided her time was better spent at her studio surrounded by hundreds of plants, sunlight and greenery. “It helps you to see green. Green represents life and growth,” said owner Crystal Brinson. “It’s a way to ground yourself to the earth. Being able to […]
Covid is airborne — but preventing airborne spread is perfectly doable. Here’s how to do it
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Another year, another variant. This time, while vaccines mean far fewer deaths, the sheer rate of spread is causing overwhelmed and understaffed hospitals and is disrupting businesses, travel and schools. There is no longer any scientific doubt about how Covid spreads through the air, and we know what we can do in the short-term, medium […]
Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego County Change COVID Policies
Fasten your seat belts. You may be done with COVID-19 but it sure isn’t done with you or any of us. In fact, the Otsego County Department of Health said in a release yesterday that they are seeing the biggest rise in COVID case numbers in the county since the very beginning of the pandemic […]