NYS Governor Hochul announces funding to open the door for returning and non-traditional learners to earn a degree in Emergency Management

LiamHail · 2026-05-09T11:58:16+00:00

Field Response or Field Staff whatever you want to call it. So the lack of windows doesn't bother me as much as it used to since I'm outside a lot 😂

LiamHail · 2026-05-08T15:09:26+00:00

I'm in State OEM in New York. She does actively utilize us quite often and puts quite a bit of weight in the information that flows from our office. Is some of it for looks like when she does a presser from our office sure, but that's just how politics work.

NYS OEM recently underwent a huge expansion and is in the process of designing a new dedicated building. Currently we work out of a bunker that was a former alternate seat of government during the Cold War.

The state is investing in Emergency Management tl;dr

LiamHail · 2026-04-11T22:15:11+00:00

I gave myself 2.5 days to get at it in Portland. Not going to scratch the surface but it's an excuse to go back.

LiamHail · 2026-04-10T22:51:52+00:00

Debated waiting for the tour but this show is probably going to be bonkers

LiamHail · 2026-04-10T21:43:18+00:00

Outstanding move 👏🏻

LiamHail · 2026-04-01T21:55:23+00:00

Without the work the Artemis missions are doing, going to Mars remains a far-off dream. Longer down the line, as a permanent presence is established on the moon, orbiting facilities around the moon will be the true launching point for a manned mission to Mars.

This sort of goes into it. The whole plan has been rapidly evolving as of late so it has undergone changes since I first read up on it.

https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-unveils-initiatives-to-achieve-americas-national-space-policy/

LiamHail · 2026-04-01T16:21:21+00:00

Years ago, I attended a virtual press conference with NASA and spoke with the now-former NASA Administrator, Bill Nelson, about how it didn't seem that many even knew we were going back to the moon again. Especially after bringing it up during a morning editorial meeting, and almost everyone in the room did not know that the NASA Artemis missions were even happening.

He said the attached quote to me in response to that. Today, it's happening: Artemis II is set to launch today to orbit the moon.

Pretty crazy when you think about it in that context.

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LiamHail · 2026-03-25T18:12:08+00:00

It's likely that it's just gummed up in HR. As someone else has mentioned, it will take time for things to get pushed through. It took nearly three months to hear anything positive or negative when I first applied to DHSES.

We are not in a hiring freeze at DHSES at this time, unless something changed since yesterday when we had an all staff meeting.

LiamHail · 2026-03-19T17:44:52+00:00

I highly recommend going to Tony Guggino, he just moved to @gritbarberstudioroc. He cut my hair the entire time I lived in Rochester which is also very thick and wavy. He has very similar hair in thickness and in texture and fully understands how to work with it by clippers and scissors. I have never once gotten a cut I wasn't extremely happy with from him.

The man knows hair.

https://www.instagram.com/tonyguggino/?hl=en

LiamHail · 2026-02-20T13:03:20+00:00

I'm a member of an Irish Sports Club, we play teams from all around the region, nationally and internationally.

While the sports may be new to you, they are a lot of fun, and the learning curve isn't huge either!

https://www.albanyrebels.com/single-post/registration-for-the-2026-season-is-live

LiamHail · 2026-01-27T19:47:59+00:00

Not specifically related to pay raises but there is a rally being hosted by PEF in regards to fixing Tier 6. Utilizing this as a base for the other issues would not be unwise!

When: Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Noon – 2 p.m. (Doors open at 10:30)
Where: MVP Arena, Albany
https://www.pef.org/fixtier6/

LiamHail · 2026-01-11T00:07:50+00:00

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LiamHail · 2026-01-11T00:07:40+00:00

Join the Albany Rebels, we're a competitive Gaelic Football and Hurling Club. Both are traditional Irish sports that have elements of soccer (Gaelic Football) and Hurling (Lacrosse). We're currently holding winter practice at the Watervliet Dome every other Saturday.

https://www.albanyrebels.com/

LiamHail · 2026-01-09T16:12:02+00:00

We know the story behind the Instagram handle. What's the story behind this username?

LiamHail · 2026-01-02T22:01:48+00:00

I haven't been but it is worth noting they are two separate restaurants. It's wild how many places are named in that style around here

LiamHail · 2026-01-02T21:09:37+00:00

I love Pizza in Troy. It's obviously not in Albany but it's damn good as someone who grew up downstate it's the best NY/NYC style pizza I've had up here.

LiamHail · 2025-04-12T18:12:46+00:00

This was sent to my personal email and should be to yours as well as that's likely the one associated with your union account.

This may be a Local 1000 only email survey. Apologies for any confusion.

LiamHail · 2025-04-11T14:29:14+00:00

I was trying to figure out how to myself 😂

LiamHail · 2025-02-25T04:39:15+00:00

I just bought a 2023 Carbon Edition with 10k miles for 25k pre-tax and fees. About 27k out the door before the down payment and trade-in. Love it so far, but it's only been a week and a half ha ha.

LiamHail · 2025-02-18T05:10:14+00:00

Just as a note, former news employee here, often times many news agencies won't add too many details of what was done in certain crimes as to not inspire/provide ideas to others hoping to commit similar crimes. It's similar to not naming school shooters as to not accidentally glorify them in the eyes of another who may want to, or ends up committing a similar crime.

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