An article was published in the April 16 issue of the R-UTN Newsletter titled MAYO CLINIC on DRINKING WATER. After publication the newsletter editors became of aware that this article was not completely based on fact. We apologize to our membership for publishing an article without first fact checking the source.

While drinking water and keeping hydrated is very important to good health, there is no evidence that a glass of water before bed can prevent heart attacks and strokes. Nor is it true that any of the information contained in the article came from the Mayo Clinic. If you would like to read more about the erroneous claims made in this article visit Water Myths Debunked on the The University of Washington website, or I Read it Online: Heart attacks & water published in the St. Louis American on February 14, 2014.

With the passing of former Govenor Mario Cuomo, the State of the State address, scheduled for Jan 7th, has been postponed for two weeks. Updated information is not yet available on NYSUT’s planned Rally or the bus trip to the Rally from Long Island. As information becomes available we will share it with R-UTN members.