Man in his 70s dies from coronavirus in Albany County
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Albany County launches program to combat sexual abuse in youth sports
Program will teach coaches, staff and young athletes how to prevent, spot and report abuse
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A cement plant in southern Albany County has been prevented from burning tires and tire-derived fuel by New York state.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Wednesday that DEC is modifying the Lafarge cement plant’s Title V air permit to remove authorization to burn TDF.
“While Lafarge never did burn TDF, it was important to us to ensure they wouldn’t moving forward. Lafarge never completed the necessary analysis to burn TDF. It also lacks the necessary infrastructure to do so.”
New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, a Democrat from the 46th district, welcomed the news.
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Albany County Executive Dan McCoy says there is an increased effort to get more people vaccinated. He says health officials are looking for new ways to make it as easy as possible.
Data shows 54% of Albany County residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Around 41.5% is fully vaccinated.
There are several walk-in clinics scheduled this week.
From now until Friday, you can go to the Albany County Health Department on Green Street between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
A Pfizer vaccine clinic will be held at the Albany Capital Center on Eagle Street this Wednesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.