CONCORD, N.H. (CBS) – New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said the state is “way ahead of schedule” with its COVID vaccine plan, and as a result can offer appointments for teachers and people over 50 years old before the end of March. The state is currently in Phase 1b of its plan, meaning people 65 and older, and those with two or more eligible medical conditions can make an appointment. READ MORE: Fenway Park COVID Vaccine Site To Close; Operations Shifting To Hynes Convention Center Sununu announced Thursday that school districts who are hosting “closed pod” vaccination clinics for their teachers will be able to begin scheduling shots on March 12 as the state moves forward to Phase 2a. On March 17, K-12 school and childcare staff members can begin making appointments on the state’s vaccine website. Those appointments will get underway at various locations beginning March 22. READ MORE: No COVID Baby Boom: Massachusetts Saw Nearly 10% Decline In December Births, Data Shows … [Read more...] about New Hampshire To Offer COVID Vaccine For Teachers, Residents 50 And Older This Month
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Amazon added 9 delivery stations in New York City during pandemic
Amazon has added nine new delivery stations in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic as stay-at-home orders forced the company to meet a significantly higher number of online purchases. The New York Times reported Thursday that the new stations include a more than 1 million square foot building in Queens, which is expected to be Amazon’s largest New York station. Amazon now has at least 12 delivery stations in five New York City boroughs and has also added more than two dozen centers in suburbs surrounding the city, according to the Times. ADVERTISEMENT In New Jersey and Long Island, Amazon has added 14 new stations totaling more than 7 million square feet, the Times reported. The expansion comes as the need for speedy deliveries has never been greater with more people relying on online shopping during the pandemic, which has led to significant profits for companies like Amazon as other businesses have undergone financial hardships. With limited space … [Read more...] about Amazon added 9 delivery stations in New York City during pandemic
CBS Sports To Air HBCU All-Star Game Beginning 2022 In New Orleans
(CBS Local)- A new college basketball showcase highlighting the best athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) is coming to CBS Television Network in 2022. CBS Sports announced Thursday it is partnering with HBCU All-Stars LLC to air the event which will be played on the Sunday of Final Four weekend in the host city, airing live on CBS. The game is part of a larger commitment made by ViacomCBS to HBCUs with the company announcing the establishment of an annual scholarship fund and internship opportunities to engage and recruit the talented students of HBCUs. READ MORE: New Hampshire To Offer COVID Vaccine For Teachers, Residents 50 And Older This Month “At CBS Sports, we share ViacomCBS’ strong belief that diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to creating meaningful change and opportunities for our employees,” said Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports in a statement. “We are proud to partner with Coach Williams, HBCU All-Stars LLC and HBCUs across … [Read more...] about CBS Sports To Air HBCU All-Star Game Beginning 2022 In New Orleans
Half Of State Employees In Massachusetts Could Stay Remote After Pandemic
BOSTON, MARCH 4, 2021 ( STATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE ) – The Baker administration has been quietly planning for a permanent “hybrid” work model for as much as half of the state workforce, and over the course of 2021 will be redesigning office space and equipping employees with the technology they need to be able to continue to work remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker last week sent an email to all state employees outlining the “Future of Work Initiative,” which he described as a cross-secretariat planning effort that has been underway for months. READ MORE: No COVID Baby Boom: Massachusetts Saw Nearly 10% Decline In December Births, Data Shows Administration and Finance Secretary Michael Heffernan delivered the bullet points of the plan Tuesday to a legislative committee after he was asked about the future of remote and online government services by Rep. Todd Smola, a Warren Republican. “For folks that are able to telework, we’re now going to have upwards of … [Read more...] about Half Of State Employees In Massachusetts Could Stay Remote After Pandemic
Examples in state-mandated sex harass training strikingly similar to Cuomo allegations
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. He shoulda known better! All employers in New York state are required to instruct their workers about sexual harassment under a law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo — but he doesn’t seem to have learned much from it. Two "case studies" from the October 2019 edition of the state’s online Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Training offer examples of inappropriate behavior that are strikingly similar to some of the allegations against the governor. One — called "The Boss with a Bad Attitude" — involves a male supervisor named Paul who tells a female subordinate named Sharon that "he is glad she joined the staff because…she is ‘easy on the eyes.'" WHY ANDREW CUOMO IS FALLING ON ALL FRONTS Regarding those remarks, the training materials say, "It does not matter that Paul supposedly paid Sharon a … [Read more...] about Examples in state-mandated sex harass training strikingly similar to Cuomo allegations