Daily Digest: HVCC receives SUNY grant to expand Mental Health First Aid Training

Also: DEC expects avian flu to increase during winter • Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Your teen is not broken, but your strategy might be

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. Bundle up if you're heading out and about today. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries HVCC receives SUNY grant to expand Mental Health First Aid Training TROY, N.Y. — Hudson Valley Community College is one of the first 11 community colleges in the state to receive funding to expand mental health first aid training. State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced that Hudson Valley Community College is one of 11 community colleges in the state to […] Read more → DEC expects avian flu to increase during winter According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York State. In November and December 2025, DEC received 69 reports of suspect mortalities, and presumptive positive cases were detected in wild birds in 10 counties. HPAI incidence may remain high through spring when large numbers of ducks and geese will migrate through the state. There is no treatment for HPAI, and transporting suspected HPAI-infected birds to wildlife rehabilitation facilities is discouraged to prevent the spread of the disease to other animals in […] Read more → Dr. Randy Cale's Terrific Parenting: Your teen is not broken, but your strategy might be If you are living with a defiant teenager, you know the drill. You ask them to take out the trash, and they roll their eyes. You mention homework, and a door slams. You try to set a limit on screen time, and World War III erupts in your living room. Exhausted parents often come to my office asking, "Why won't he listen?" or "Why is she so disrespectful?" The harsh truth is that most of us are working harder at our children's happiness and success than they are. Think about it: who is more upset with laziness, negativity, disrespect, apathy, […] Read more → US futures and world shares slip as worries over Trump's Fed chief pick and AI weigh on markets U.S. futures skidded as worries over President Trump's nominee to be the next Fed chair amplify jitters over a possible bubble in the AI boom. Read more → China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama's Grammy win for an audiobook, narration and storytelling has been described by Beijing as "a tool for anti-China political manipulation." Read more → Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash The announcement follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership. Read more → Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown Billie Eilish, Finneas and Carole King wore 'ICE OUT' pins while appearing onstage. Read more → Madison Square Garden threatens lifetime ban for fighting in arena Madison Square Garden has issued a statement warning that anyone fighting at the arena could face a lifetime ban after multiple brawls broke out during an event on Friday. Read more → Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands Johnson signaled he is relying on help from President Donald Trump to ensure passage. Read more → Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize. Read more →

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