News Briefs: September 11, 2025 (Part Two)

‘Botanical Impressions’ Exhibit to Open

STAMFORD—Roxbury Arts Group’s new group exhibition, “Botanical Impressions,” will be on display at Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street in Stamford, from September 20 to November 1. Seven local and regional artists contributed work exploring the plant-human connection across a variety of media, including etching, watercolor, sculpture and botanical pressing. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. There will be an opening reception with light refreshments and a chance to meet the artists from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 20.

UVA Develops Monoclonal Antibody

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA—Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Michigan have developed a monoclonal antibody to fight sepsis, a deadly full-body infection. It proved versatile in mouse trials and showed significant potential for combatting life-threatening inflammatory diseases ranging from sepsis to acute respiratory distress syndrome. Other potential applications include ischemia-reperfusion injury, tissue damage caused by interrupted blood flow and which poses a major problem for organ transplantation. The scientists noted that their research process shed new light on the molecular causes of sepsis and may help produce diagnostic and monitoring tools. The findings were published in Nature Communications, and UVA has filed a patent application related to the work.

OASAS Announces New Addiction Services Funding

ALBANY—The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports announced more than $63 million in new funding for measures to combat the opioid crisis. It will bolster programs including housing support, prevention and educational services, workforce development, and medication access. New York has made significant steps in fighting the opioid crisis, contributing to a 32 percent reduction in overdose deaths during calendar year 2024. More than $33 million from the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund, a pool of more than $2 billion received through settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers, will be awarded directly to community-based providers across the state. For more information, visit oasas.ny.gov.

Gas Prices Spike

UTICA—The average price of gas in New York State jumped nine cents to $3.26 per gallon during the week ending on September 8, AAA Northeast announced. Demand reached a Labor Day weekend peak of 9.1 million barrels, two percent higher than last year and a strong showing for late summer. National inventories have also declined as refineries dial back production and undergo seasonal maintenance before switching to their winter blends. The current New York price is nine cents higher than a month ago and 16 cents lower than this day last year. To view the full report, visit gasprices.aaa.com.

Wet Plate Photography, Grant Writing Workshops Planned

STAMFORD—Roxbury Arts Center will host local photographer Mark Burnham for a wet plate photography workshop at Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street in Stamford, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. Participants will learn one of the earliest forms of photography and create unique long-exposure images to take home. The workshop is offered with tiered equity pricing, ranging from $50.00-125.00. Only four spots are available, so pre-registration at roxburyartsgroup.org is recommended as soon as possible. There will be a free Grant Writing and Sourcing for Creatives workshop at Bushel Collective, 106 Main Street in Delhi, from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17. Creative Opportunities Coordinator Ursula Hudak will cover the basics of identifying and applying for artistic grants. For more information or to register, visit the website.

Price Chopper, Garelick Farms Announce ‘Giving Cow’ Drive

SCHENECTADY—To observe Hunger Action Month, Market 32/Price Chopper partnered with Garelick Farms to launch the “Giving Cow” program, available through September 30. For every gallon of Garelick Farms milk purchased at most Price Chopper and Market 32 locations, a carton of shelf-stable Giving Cow milk will be donated to a local food bank. This ultra-high temperature pasteurized product has a shelf life of nearly a year and helps fill a gap in food pantry and children’s backpack programs, which generally lack dairy products. For more information, visit pricechopper.com.