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Vermont could be the first state to legalize recreational marijuana legislatively. Do you think New York should follow suit?

It’s Official! The “BS in 10” has been signed by Governor Cuomo in New York, and new registered nurses will now need to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree within 10 years of practicing. No more Associates Degree only. I stumbled on an article reporting this through News 10, but as an RN myself, it’s something I’ve been following for a long time...

News 10 abc has posted about a new FedEx warning regarding e-mail scams.  Specifically, e-mails are being sent to people with the subject "FedEx: Delivery Problems Notification."  The e-mail however leads those who click to a virus that infects their computer...

As reported by News 10 abc, a basketball coach from Hagaman, NY is now behind bars for secretly filming kids.  John Salisbury, a volunteer girls basketball coach at St. Mary's Institute in Amsterdam, secretly set bathroom cameras to capture video of kids...

A new change could be coming for all of you hard workers out there who work in a field where you get tips.  According to the Times Union, Governor Cuomo announced this weekend that he will be holding a series of hearings in 2018 regarding the pay for those who work for tips...

Correct me if I'm wrong here but doesn't a snowball fight generally require, snow?

The notorious ‘Son of Sam’ killer, David Berkowitz, who both murdered and taunted police from 1976-1977, is reportedly currently in Albany receiving treatment for a heart condition. As reported by the Times Union, he was transferred from Shawagunk Correctional Facility in Wallkill, Ulster County to a hospital for medical treatment and is awaiting emergency heart surgery...

Spoiler alert- it's NOT actually a lollipop with a scorpion in it.  According to a post by Candystore.com, New Yorkers love Skittles the most!  A huge survey of over 50,000 consumers was done by Candystore.com to figure out just what each state loves the most...

Each year, on December 1st, since 1988, the world has celebrated World Aids Day.  That day is today.  The history of World AIDS Day can be found at the official website, but it's pretty remarkable and noteworthy that this was the first ever global health day...

Talk about a mix-up!  I get it- everyone wants time off around a holiday.  And yes, hard workers deserve time off.  But in some fields, you just can't ALL take off.  I for one always seem to work holidays in healthcare.  It is what it is as a nurse...

As of this weekend, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been added to the list of approved diagnoses for medical marijuana in New York State.

Thanksgiving is creeping closer and closer, which means of course that Black Friday and shopping madness are ALSO creeping closer and closer.  Some areas of New York (including my home town) have already had the first snowfall of the season, and a whole lot of stores already have seasonal displays up in full force...