New York Will Pay Companies to Make Medical Supplies
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is continuing to appeal for supplies to battle the coronavirus with personal protection equipment and ventilators gravely needed.
Politics
New York Gets a New, Unique Budget
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the New York State budget is balanced, includes no new taxes and continues to phase in middle class tax cuts.
Congressman Brindisi Holds 3rd Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting his third Telephone Town Hall on the coronavirus pandemic April 2.
Binghamton to Get $1.1 Million in Corona Stimulus Funds
Localities in the Empire State are getting $2.4 billion in federal funding for economic and public infrastructure as part of the coronavirus stimulus package.
No Spring Break for New York Schools
New York Schools have been directed to remain in session through what would have been the spring break to maintain instruction and structure for students.
Pennsylvania Coronavirus Update/ Broome Nursing Home Case Report
The numbers of positive COVID-19 cases Pennsylvania is over 4,000 according to a briefing by the State Department of Health.
New York Governor Asked to Keep People from Fleeing Upstate
Governor Andrew Cuomo asked to keep people living in the coronavirus hotspots from trying to flee upstate to ride out the virus in places like Binghamton.
Pa. Extends COVID-19 School Closings and Stay-at-Home Orders
The Stay-at-Home orders in Pennsylvania are extended for 26 affected counties through April 30th and schools remain closed until further notice.
NYS Senator Seward and Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus
New York state Senator James Seward has announced that he and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.
New York "On Pause" Extended Two More Weeks
New York State’s “On Pause” directive will remain in place for the next two weeks until April 15 with all non-essential workers told to do their jobs at home.