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Staffing shortages

Collingdale-Folcroft-Sharon Hill, PA
News
Collingdale Officer Accused Of Road Rage Shooting Fired After 4 Days: PA State Police Collingdale Officer Accused Of Road Rage Shooting Fired After 4 Days: PA State Police
Collingdale Officer Accused Of Road Rage Shooting Fired After 4 Days: PA State Police A newly sworn-in Collingdale Police officer was terminated after just four days on the job following allegations that he pointed a gun and fired at another driver during a 2023 road rage incident, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Jan. 17. Kevon Darden, 25, of Ambler, was sworn in on Sunday, Jan. 12 to address staffing shortages in the Collingdale Police Department, borough officials said. By Thursday, Jan. 16, he was terminated after charges including simple assault, harassment, and terroristic threats were filed against him in connection to the April 2023 incident, police said…

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by Jillian Pikora
Medford, NJ
News
Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: Medford Care Center Faces License Suspension, State Says Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: Medford Care Center Faces License Suspension, State Says
Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: Medford Care Center Faces License Suspension, State Says The New Jersey Department of Health has issued a Notice of Intent to Summarily Suspend the license of Medford Care Center, citing severe violations that pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents, according to officials. The action comes after multiple investigations revealed deficiencies at the long-term care facility, including financial instability, staffing shortages, unsafe equipment, and failure to meet basic standards of care. Key Violations Identified No Full-Time Administrator: The licensed administrator has not been on-site in over six months, leaving day-to-…

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by Cecilia Levine
Wappingers Falls, NY
Police & Fire
Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls
Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls Residents of a village in the region were informed of a police service cut only two days before it took effect. The change is taking place in Dutchess County. As of Friday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 p.m., the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department's operational hours will shift from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.  Village officials said in a press release that this means the village police will no longer provide overnight coverage, but alternative support will be in place.  "This decision was made after exhaustive consideration, dialogue, and review of the options&nbs…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far
CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far In recent years, staffing shortages across the Hudson Valley—and specifically amongst the wide field of service providers to vulnerable populations—have created an environment where there simply aren’t enough people to fill all of the necessary positions. A person who requires 24-hour care, for instance, will need three people working in eight-hour shifts to cover their day. If one of those three caretakers does not show, the ripple extends outwards to many others. That’s why for an agency like Constructive Partnerships (CP) Unlimited that cares for many dozens of people with intellectual …

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Dorchester, MA
News
Massachusetts Hospital Crisis: Beds 'Clogged' With Patients, Report Says Massachusetts Hospital Crisis: Beds 'Clogged' With Patients, Report Says
Massachusetts Hospital Crisis: Beds 'Clogged' With Patients, Report Says Over 1,000 Massachusetts patients are "stuck" in hospital beds when they should be discharged, creating a clogged system and treatment plan delays, a new report says. Nearly one out of every seven medical-surgical beds in Massachusetts hospitals is occupied by patients who are awaiting discharge and no longer need acute care, according to a report released on Monday, June 12 by the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association.  That means 15% of acute care hospital beds are unnecessarily occupied, due to an array of reasons that include barriers related to primary health insura…

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by Morgan Gonzales
North Hunterdon, NJ
Lifestyle
Popular Flemington Eatery Temporarily Closed After Former Owner ‘Can Weather The Storm No More' Popular Flemington Eatery Temporarily Closed After Former Owner ‘Can Weather The Storm No More'
Popular Flemington Eatery Temporarily Closed After Former Owner ‘Can Weather The Storm No More' A popular Italian restaurant in Flemington has temporarily closed after the owner announced that he is walking away from the business due to risings costs and staff shortages. Justin Carlisi, chef and owner of Stanton Italian Table on Stanton Rd., made the announcement on Facebook on Friday, Sept. 30. The choice has been made that we are closing our doors at Stanton Italian Table with the rising cost of goods and... Posted by Justin Carlisi on Friday, September 30, 2022 “The choice has been made that we are closing our doors at Stanton Italian Table with the rising cost of goods and st…

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by Valerie Musson
Kingston, NY
Business
Hudson Valley Café Reopens After Months-Long Closure Hudson Valley Café Reopens After Months-Long Closure
Hudson Valley Café Reopens After Months-Long Closure A popular café in the region has officially reopened after a months-long closure due to staffing shortages. The owners of Frida’s Café & Bakery in Milton in Ulster County announced on Thursday, May 12, that the eatery was back in business. “We are thrilled to announce that Frida's is officially open!!! Come visit us from 7-3 to meet our lovely new staff and try our new menu," the owners said in a Facebook post. "Our team has worked very hard to ensure a fantastic customer experience upon reopening. You will not be disappointed!” The owners previously announced on Jan. 1 that the busine…

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by Nicole Valinote
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Montgomery County Liquor Stores See Reduced Hours Due To COVID-19 Montgomery County Liquor Stores See Reduced Hours Due To COVID-19
Montgomery County Liquor Stores See Reduced Hours Due To Covid-19 The Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services says it will temporarily reduce hours at its retail stores due to COVID-19. The virus has apparently caused major staffing shortages and starting Jan. 12, temporary business hours will be 12:00 p.m.-8:00.pm. Monday through Saturday.  Sunday hours will remain 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The Poolesville store, which closed earlier due to staffing shortages, will reopen on Jan. 12. A complete list of all ABS stores, including locations, hours and phone numbers, can be found here. ABS is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine, a…

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by Joe Gomez
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Nearly 60% Of NJ Small Businesses May Call It Quits Due To COVID-19: Survey Nearly 60% Of NJ Small Businesses May Call It Quits Due To COVID-19: Survey
Nearly 60% Of NJ Small Businesses May Call It Quits Due To Covid-19: Survey More than half of New Jersey's small business owners may call it quits due to COVID-19, according to a new survey. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association report found that of the business owners contacted, 28% said they will look to sell or shutdown their business sooner than expected due to continued obstacles, while 31% said they are still determining if their plans will change. “When nearly 60% of employers are either looking to end their businesses sooner, or considering it, due to these continued obstacles, it should be a red flag for our policymakers wh…

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by Joe Gomez
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Schools
Staffing Shortage Causes School Closure In Region Staffing Shortage Causes School Closure In Region
Staffing Shortage Causes School Closure In Region A school in Western Massachusetts was forced to temporarily shut down due to staffing shortages. In Franklin County, Mohawk Trail/Hawlemont Regional School Districts Superintendent Sheryl Stanton announced that the Hawlemont Regional School will be closed on Monday, Nov. 22 due to staffing shortages. “Due to staffing shortages, Hawlemont Regional School will be closed on Monday, Nov. 22,” the district posted on the school’s website. “We will be assessing the staffing situation throughout the day today, so please listen carefully for updates regarding tomorrow. Thank you for your patience!” …

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by Zak Failla
Cortlandt, NY
News
IRS Planning To Delay April 15 Tax Deadline, Reports Say IRS Planning To Delay April 15 Tax Deadline, Reports Say
IRS Planning To Delay April 15 Tax Deadline, Reports Say For the second straight year, the Internal Revenue Service is expected to extend the tax deadline by at least a month, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg, CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post all reported on Wednesday afternoon, March 17 that the IRS is expected to push the tax deadline until mid-May, not April 15, though no official statement has been made. Tax season was delayed from the get-go as the IRS began to accept and process tax returns on Feb. 12, which was a two-week delay. A filing extension would give taxpayers additional breathing room to meet their tax …

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by Zak Failla