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Rachel Silberstein is an Education Reporter for the Times Union, covering local news in Albany, New York. With a focus on healthcare and education, Rachel's articles shed light on important issues such as staffing laws in hospitals, mental health services, and the fight for women's healthcare rights. Her work has also been featured in publications such as the San Antonio Express-News, Calhoun Times, Beaumont Enterprise, and Olean Times Herald.