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Chip shortage affecting auto, appliance industries

Life is slowly getting back to "normal," but effects of the pandemic still linger. Many industries have been impacted by the global chip shortage and consumer’s bank accounts are feeling it.

Resolution to close Rensselaer landfill expected to pass unanimously

The Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer is located right next door to the high school and close to a residential area. Just about everyone agrees this isn't ideal.

Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

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North Greenbush summer camp changes as restrictions lift

NEW YORK (AP) - A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 - weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.

FILE - This 2020 electron microscope image made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the spherical coronavirus particles from what was believed to be the first U.S. case of COVID-19. A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 - weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials. (C.S. Goldsmith, A. Tamin/CDC via AP)

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Health Beat: Emotional Trauma Post-Pandemic

The emotional trauma of the past year has affected so many of us – exacerbating existing mental health issues and triggering new ones. David Rosetti, chief officer of behavioral health for Northern Rivers family of services, is here to discuss the support it's offering – empowering children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

The Lesson Plan

Teachers union calls for end of 'simultaneous teaching'

New York’s largest teachers union is calling for an end to concurrent learning. That’s the practice of half the class in person and half on a screen, learning from home.

Eric DiVito gives breathing instructions as he teaches a remote music class at the Osborn School, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Rye, N.Y.

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Early voting underway for NY's primary election

New York’s primary election is June 22 and early voting is now underway. NewsChannel 13 has been following the ongoing controversy in Rensselaer County, where earlier this week a judge ordered the Board of Elections to add another polling site in Troy.

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