New York Backs Off Lifting Mask Mandate for K-12 Students
New York state is backing off on a plan announced May 4 to make mask-wearing optional in K-12 schools starting May 7.
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Good News Pennsylvania - The Face Mask Can Come Off June 28th
The face mask order will be lifted on June 28th or when 70 percent of adults in the state have received their 2nd dose, whichever comes first.
Six County Executives Say 'Drop the Masks'
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines.
Pa. Embraces Un-Masked Recommendations, NY Not So Fast
Pennsylvania is embracing the new, relaxed federal guidance on mask-wearing for people who are vaccinated but New York is taking a wait-and-see stance.
New York Children Age 12+ Cleared to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Children between the ages of 12 and 15 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 in New York effective immediately.
Warmer Weather in Binghamton, New York Means More Bites From Disease Carrying Ticks
You might not be scared of ticks, but ask anyone who's suffered from Lyme disease and they'll tell you they wish they'd been more careful before being infected.
New York Moves Elementary Students Closer
New York State is going along with the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and will allow students in public schools to sit closer together.
Mask Mandate Eased but not Dropped
Pennsylvania is easing its mask mandate to allow vaccinated people to gather with other vaccinated people without masks or social distancing.
Success! Residents Schedule Vaccine Appointments
Some residents in the area are reporting success in scheduling an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine in Johnson City.
Broome Trunk-or-Treat Canceled
The Trunk-or-Treat at Otsiningo Park and the Greater Binghamton Airport that were planned for Halloween have been canceled.