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The Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, attended the "54th NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators Conference" on February 15, 2025 at the Empire State Plaza. Willie reported on the Labor Luncheon that was held with the theme "Being Bold." The Labor Luncheon was chaired by Terrence Melvin, Secretary-Treasurer of the NYS AFL-CIO. In this part one labor segment, Willie recorded remarks at the Luncheon given by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Elizabeth Press interviews Jeid Ebanks on their insights and reflections from their recent work as a volunteer nurse in Palestine. Then, Willie Terry records New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaking at the "54th NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislators Conference" held on February 15, 2025 at the Empire State Plaza. Later on, Blaise Bryant plays Black History Disability Trivia. After that, Lenox Apudo speaks with Andrew Kochian about the VITA program. Finally, Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review shares about his role as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion influencer with Marsha Lazarus.

On October 22, the NYS Legislature held a hearing on expanding the bottle bill, which was first enacted in 1982. The proposals include increasing the 5 cents deposit to 10 cents and including more beverage containers. We hear from Rhonda Keyser of the Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board; Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics; Blair Horner of NYPIRG; and Kent Sopiris of the NYS Association of Convenience Stores. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

With all the focus on the primary personal statement, we often overlook the importance of supplemental essays in the college application. Amy and Mike invited IEC Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to explain the best ways to answer the matched questions, “Why this college, why this major?” What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. Why are supplemental essays so important in college applications? 2. Why is the "Why this college?" supplemental important? 3. Why is the "Why this major?" supplemental important? 4. What kind of research should applicants do for these supplements? 5. What extra follow-up really makes them stand out? MEET OUR GUEST Jodi Rosenshein Atkin is an independent educational consultant in private practice. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Rochester in Psychology, and has over 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings. Her first career focused on working with individuals and families living with learning challenges. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, as well as a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors, and Higher Education Consultants Association. Her practice is entering its seventh season. During that time, she has visited almost 200 college campuses in 15 different states! Jodi is committed to finding a “best fit” school for every student, considering academic, financial, social and cultural factors.  It's about more than the mascot and the sweatshirt; it's about finding the places that each student can thrive and grow, making the most of their higher education investment. Finding the right school is a journey, not a race to some imaginary finish line. Jodi is a frequent guest speaker at libraries, schools, podcasts and webinars. Her insights have been featured in publications nationally, including the Wall Street Journal, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Teen Vogue, Rochester Business Journal, and The Deseret News (Utah). She has also presented to professional groups, including the NYS Association of College Admissions Counselors. She and her husband, Louis, have four adult children and live in Rochester, NY with their golden doodle, Dustin.  Jodi has appeared on this podcast in episode 32 to discuss Making the Most of College Visits and in episode 160 to discuss Demonstrating Interest During Virtual College Tours. Find Jodi at www.jodiratkin.com. LINKS Why This College Essay Guide + Examples RELATED EPISODES WHY OPTIONAL STATEMENTS AREN'T OPTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR SELECTING A COLLEGE MAJOR ON TIME DO COLLEGE MAJORS MATTER? ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

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Rafael Cestero, CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation and former Commissioner of the NYC Housing Department, and Kirk Goodrich, President of Monadnock Development and chair of the NYS Association for Affordable Housing, joined the show to discuss New York City's 'Housing Problem,' which is also the name of their podcast miniseries, and how to solve it.

On this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle,   we visit the NYS Association of ASCs fall conference on September 29-30, 2021 in Tarrytown, NY and meet with leaders to discuss current issues in the ASC Industry in New York.    This episode sponsored by Surgical Information Systems and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.  Resources from this Episode: New York State Association of ASCs Web Site Conditions for Coverage:https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Interpretive Guidelines for ASCshttps://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit our website at ascpodcast.com for a list of all of our virtual conferences.  Get a copy of John's newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers  Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member Purchase John's Books Go to the ASC Podcast Store Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

Lanie Bittner is currently the president of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® (GRAR) board of directors, and a director on both the NYS Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® boards.Mark Siwiec has over 30 years of experience selling real estate, Mark and his team have managed to accumulate over three-quarters of a billion dollars in total career sales. This year alone, they are on track to sell more than $75,000,000 worth of residential real estate.

Lieutenant Paul Haynes is assigned to Rescue Company 1 of the Syracuse (NY) Fire Department.  He has been a member of the department for 19 years, and also has volunteered with the East Syracuse Fire Department.  Paul is a NYS fire instructor in Onondaga County and at the New York State Academy of Fire Science.  He also serves as a NYS Association of Fire Chiefs Hands-On training instructor.About our hosts:Brian Soller has been an active volunteer for the last 30+ years.  He currently serves as assistant chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department and for the past 17 years has been a New York state fire instructor assigned to Sullivan County, NY.  Soller also served as chief of the Rock Hill Fire Department from 2018 - 2020 and chief of the Monticello Fire Department from 2001-2002.Soller has also been a New York State emergency medical technician for the last 25+ years. He speaks extensively on the promotion of professionalism in the volunteer fire service through his podcast and YouTube channel. Follow us on social @professional.brotherhood @chiefsollerOn the web at professionalbrotherhood.comSend future episode suggestions or comments on past episodes to professionalvff@gmail.com.Interested in being a guest on the show?  Please email professionalvff@gmail.com.Kara Judd, is a six year member of the Cazenovia Fire Department where she currently serves as a Lieutenant and Emergency Medical Technician. Kara is also a certified Critical Incident Stress Debriefer as well as an AFAA certified fitness instructor and the owner of Saint Florian Fitness. Her full time career is at the Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse, NY where she is the Data and Burn Prevention Outreach Coordinator. On social @st.florianfitness

Pre-COVID, visiting a college campus was an important way to both learn about a school and signal interest. Today and likely going forward, more and more families will conduct that due diligence online, but they have to do it right. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to highlight ways to demonstrate interest during virtual college tours.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? Why is demonstrated interest so important in terms of admissions? What are the different types of virtual tours available and which matter most? In what ways are virtual tours more work than live campus visits?  What are other critical ways to demonstrate interest? What makes regional college representatives so important to connect with? MEET OUR GUEST Jodi Rosenshein Atkin is an independent educational consultant in private practice. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Rochester in Psychology, and has over 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings.  Her first career focused on working with individuals and families living with learning challenges.  She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, as well as a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors and Higher Education Consultants Association. Her practice is entering its seventh season. During that time, she has visited almost 200 college campuses in 17 different states and conducted over 60 virtual college tours in 2020 alone! Jodi has also earned the designation of Certified Educational Planner, a certification granted to consultants and counselors who meet stringent requirements, including a Masters degree, specialized training, significant experience and involvement in professional activities and organizations. CEP represents the highest level of distinction in the profession Jodi is committed to finding a “best fit” school for every student, considering academic, financial, social and cultural factors. It’s about more than the mascot and the sweatshirt; it’s about finding the places that each student can thrive and grow, making the most of their higher education investment.  Finding the right school is a journey, not a race to some imaginary finish line. Jodi is a frequent guest speaker at libraries, schools, podcasts and webinars. Her insights have been featured in publications nationally, including the Wall Street Journal, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Teen Vogue, Rochester Business Journal, and The Deseret News (Utah). She has also presented to professional groups, including the NYS Association of College Admissions Counselors. She and her husband, Louis, have four adult children and live in Rochester, NY with their golden doodle, Dustin.  Find Jodi at www.jodiratkin.com. LINKS The First Rule of Successful College Visits RELATED EPISODES MAKING THE MOST OF COLLEGE VISITS VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOURS MAKING THE MOST OF A VIRTUAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EVENT ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

This episode features a conversation between NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario, and Sarah Ravenhall, Executive Director of the NYS Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO).They discuss the functions and responsibilities of local health departments, the 24/7 coordination of COVID testing, and how county health departments are rising to meet the needs of residents in communities throughout New York State.

Harvey Rosenthal, CEO of the NYS Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation services speaks about impact of NYS cuts to mental health, disabled, and other vulnerable populations with Michele Maserjian Upstate Housing correspondent.

UAlbany School of Social Welfare faculty members, Dr. Mary McCarthy and Dr. Catherine Lawrence, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the child welfare workforce and the child welfare system itself, with a particular focus on tribal communities. Both Mary and Kate are involved with the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, a collaborative organization that promotes organizational interventions focused on developing and retaining a diverse and effective workforce. Bios:Mary L. McCarthy, Ph.D., LMSW is a faculty member at the University at Albany School of Social Welfare. She is the Co-PI for the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, Funded by the Children's Bureau and Director of the Social Work Education Consortium, a partnership between the NYS Association of Deans of Schools of Social Work, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and Commissioners of local Departments of Social Services in NYS. Dr. McCarthy worked in the child welfare field for 11 years both before and after receiving her MSW from the University at Albany in 1982. She was invited to work at Padjadjaran University in Bandung Indonesia in the fall of 2019 through the Fulbright Specialist Program.   Catherine K. Lawrence is an Associate Professor at the University of Albany School of Social Welfare.  Her scholarship focuses on public human services, particularly in the areas of child welfare and income support.  Her most recent research targets two key issues in child welfare organizations that prevent effective, just, services for children and families: workforce capacity and racial disparity. Dr. Lawrence is working with the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute to advance this research agenda.  She also teaches introductory and advanced policy courses at the School of Social Welfare.

Mary L. McCarthy, Ph.D., LMSW is a faculty member at the University at Albany School of Social Welfare. She is the Co-PI for the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, Funded by the Children's Bureau and Director of the Social Work Education Consortium, a partnership between the NYS Association of Deans of Schools of Social Work, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and Commissioners of local Departments of Social Services in NYS. Dr. McCarthy worked in the child welfare field for 11 years both before and after receiving her MSW from the University at Albany in 1982. She was invited to work at Padjadjaran University in Bandung Indonesia in the fall of 2019 through the Fulbright Specialist Program.   

Everyone knows that school visits are an important and often enjoyable part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to make this process worthwhile. Amy and Mike invited independent educational consultant Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to share serious tips on making the most of college visits.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What makes school visits important for students in terms of both fit and admissions? What is a “Goldilocks visit” dry run? What should be done before, during, and after to make a school visit effective? Why does the tone of the information session matter? What questions should you ask student tour leaders? MEET OUR GUEST Jodi Rosenshein Atkin is an independent educational consultant in private practice. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Rochester in Psychology, and has over 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings.  Her first career focused on working with individuals and families living with learning challenges. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, as well as a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors and Higher Education Consultants Association.  Her practice is entering its seventh season. During that time, she has visited almost 200 college campuses in 15 different states! Jodi is committed to finding a “best fit” school for every student, considering academic, financial, social and cultural factors.  It’s about more than the mascot and the sweatshirt; it’s about finding the places that each student can thrive and grow, making the most of their higher education investment.  Finding the right school is a journey, not a race to some imaginary finish line. Jodi is a frequent guest speaker at libraries, schools, podcasts and webinars. Her insights have been featured in publications nationally, including the Wall Street Journal, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Teen Vogue, Rochester Business Journal, and The Deseret News (Utah).  She has also presented to professional groups, including the NYS Association of College Admissions Counselors. She and her husband, Louis, have four adult children and live in Rochester, NY with their golden doodle, Dustin.  Find Jodi at www.jodiratkin.com ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

This podcast features representatives from New York counties at a DEC Stakeholders Meeting concerning recycling.Guests include:Susan McIntyre of Delaware CountyLarry Legault of St. Lawrence County Jeff Edwards of Schenectady CountyDebbie Jackson of the NYS Association of Reduction Reuse and Recycling Gregory Earnst of Cortland County Jolene Reyes of Columbia CountyStephen Acquario, Executive Director of the NYS Association of CountiesFor more information about the New York State Association of Counties, visit www.nysac.orgMusic: "Make Your Dream a Reality" by Scott Holmeswww.scottholmesmusic.com

ny. seethesignssavealife.orgThis podcast features a conversation about the See the Signs Save a Life Campaign, with raises awareness for signs of opioid addiction through a partnership with the NYS Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners and the NYS Association of Counties. Guests include: Stephen Acquario - Executive Director of the NYS Association of Counties, andScott Schmidt - President of the NYS Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners.For more information about the New York State Association of Counties, visit www.nysac.orgMusic: "Make Your Dream a Reality" by Scott Holmeswww.scottholmesmusic.com

This podcast features a press conference on June 19th concerning funding for county jail-based substance abuse treatment services. Guests include: Stephen Acquario - Executive Director of the NYS Association of Counties,Senator George Amedore,Senator Chris Jacobs,Kelly Hansen, the Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors,Sheriff Craig Apple of Albany County, andSenator Fred AksharFor more information about the New York State Association of Counties, visit www.nysac.orgMusic: "Make Your Dream a Reality" by Scott Holmeswww.scottholmesmusic.com

This week on the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we are at the NYS Association of ASCs Meeting in Albany New York and discuss the activities in NYS as well as the various presentations during the meeting, including a discussion about EMR implementation and how to avoid legal issues with Electronic Medical Records. We also update our listeners on the status of OAS CAHPS and discuss the  challenges in opening an ASC in New York State and its unique licensing requirements.

In this episode, you will learn about how New York is consistently growing their tourism efforts from Gavin Landry, the former Executive Director of Tourism at Empire State Development. Gavin Landry joined Empire State Development (ESD) as the Executive Director of Tourism in March of 2013. Mr. Landry’s appointment came at a time of continued tourism growth across New York State and amidst the launch of a series of new tourism initiatives by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Thanks to the support of Governor Cuomo, tourism has become the fourth largest employer in the State. As former Executive Director, Mr. Landry lead the iconic I LOVE NEW YORK marketing campaign where he developed and implemented new initiatives to further the State’s positive tourism growth. Mr. Landry also worked closely with the New York State Tourism Advisory Council, which provides input and advice regarding the state’s tourism efforts. Before joining Empire State Development, Mr. Landry ran Landry Hospitality Consulting Services, where he provided full-service hospitality consulting to hotel developers and owners. Mr. Landry ran commercial hotels for a professional management company in markets such as Detroit, MI; Columbus, OH; Charlotte, NC, and Somerset, NJ. He has also served as president of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, a post he held for 12 years. During that time, he served as the President of the NYS Association of CVB’s (2000-02). Gavin was the recipient of the 2016 Excellence in Leadership Award by the NYS Tourism Industry Association. A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Landry served as an adjunct professor at New York University’s (NYU) Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management for five years where he taught graduate courses in various disciplines of the tourism industry. In February of 2013, Mr. Landry was the recipient of an award for teaching excellence from NYU, one of 20 given across nine teaching disciplines. Mr. Landry is a member of the Cornell Hotel Society. What you’ll learn about in this episode: “It’s all here. It’s only here.”: How Empire State Development gets visitors that could travel anywhere to come to New York Using the “I LOVE NEW YORK” brand to attract visitors beyond New York City and into all of New York state The support the New York tourism industry has received from Governor Andrew Cuomo (including $55 million in 2017) ESD’s experiential marketing team’s I LOVE NEW YORK “traveling pod” that includes interactive digital experiences to help raise awareness for events and attractions all over New York State The impact of ESD’s digital initiatives like the I LOVE NEW YORK app that has been downloaded over 100,000 times since 2015 ESD’s social media efforts that have resulted in I LOVE NEW YORK being the #1 most followed state tourism office on Twitter and one of the top state tourism offices on Facebook ESD’s partnership with Beautiful Destinations on Instagram where they’ve created some amazing video content How ESD uses a matching funds program and tourism grants for funding local efforts in the different regions across New York The recent growth of the agritourism industry under New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Leveraging partnerships to attract International travelers The incredible return on investment New York State has seen in the tourism industry (an investment of $170 million became nearly $8 billion!) Ways to contact Gavin: Website: esd.ny.gov Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmpireStateDevelopment Twitter: @EmpireStateDev Website: www.iloveny.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/iloveny Twitter: @I_LOVE_NY Instagram: @iloveny I Love NY App: iTunes, Google Play

Firefighters and addiction. It’s not something we like to acknowledge or talk about. On this episode, we both acknowledge the problem and I have two guests from the American Addiction Centers here to give first responders advice about how to get help. I’m really excited to have as my guests Mark Lamplugh and Mike Healy, both first responders and both committed to helping first responders with addiction issues. Assistant Chief Michael A. Healy is a forty -four year member of the Rockland County, NY fire service. He has served two prior terms as a chief. He is a NYS Fire Instructor, the Coordinator of Fire Education at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, a hands on fire instructor for the NYS Association of Fire Chiefs, and a member of the Rockland County CISM team. Mike retired in 2008 from he NY Transit Authority as the Clinical Director of the NYC Transit / TWU Local 100 Union Assistance Program. He is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Substance Abuse Professional, and a Labor Assistance Professional – Certified. In 2011 he teamed with Mike Blackburn, (Battalion Chief Providence FD, retired) to build a program to offer help to firefighters throughout the country suffering from behavioral health issues. Teaming with the NVFC and American Addiction Centers we offer a national hotline number for firefighters and EMS personnel. Mark Lamplugh, Jr. is a 4th generation firefighter and former Captain with the Lower Chichester Fire Company. He is now a national treatment consultant with American Addiction Centers specializing in First Responder Services. Mark has placed and referred 100’s of firefighters nationwide. He currently working towards his degree in applied psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and is a member of the American Academy of Experts of Traumatic Stress.   In this episode Mark and Mike talk about the growing issue of firefighter addiction and provide solid advice about how to get help. Our sponsor: Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com Intro music Safety Dance (1982) Men Without Hats GMC - Virgin Records Guest Contact Information American Addiction Centers 888-731-3474 http://americanaddictioncenters.org National Volunteer Fire Council Share the Load Program http://www.nvfc.org/hot-topics/share-the-load-support-program-for-fire-and-ems   Situational Awareness Matters! website www.SAMatters.com Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   Contact Rich Gasaway www.RichGasaway.com Support@RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424