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During the ongoing federal government shutdown, Syracuse Hancock International Airport's air traffic controllers are working under severe stress due to staffing shortages and unpaid wages, with only 16 of the required 28 controllers on duty, leading to increased workload, financial strain, and potential safety concerns.
During the ongoing government shutdown, airlines like United, Delta, and JetBlue are providing meals to unpaid air traffic controllers and federal aviation workers to support them as they miss their first full paychecks, amid increased stress and flight delays caused by personnel shortages.
The largest skilled nursing facility in St. Louis, Northview Village Nursing Home, abruptly closed, leaving approximately 170 residents without a home. The closure came after workers learned they might not be paid and walked out, causing confusion among residents and their families. The facility has been fined multiple times for federal violations, and the state health department has conducted numerous investigations. Residents were bused to other care centers, but some arrived without necessary paperwork or medication. The closure has left many residents, including those on Medicaid and with behavioral problems, without a safety net.
A nursing home in St. Louis abruptly closed, leaving over 100 workers unpaid and forcing the relocation of approximately 170 residents. Family members and friends gathered at the facility, trying to locate their loved ones after the sudden closure. The closure took staff and residents' families by surprise, and it will leave a significant gap in the region's long-term care system. The nursing home was the largest skilled nursing facility in the city, serving many low-income patients. State regulators worked through the night to find new accommodations for the residents. The closure was due to "workforce issues," according to state officials.