Millions of New Yorkers Urged to Mask Due to Covid Case Increase
As the number of Covid cases starts to rise again, federal health officials are advising people in sections of New York state to resume wearing masks while indoors.
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Post-Pandemic, Warm Weather Halloween
With fairly clear weather forecast for the Twin Tiers and a lifting of COVID restrictions, a good turnout is anticipated for tricks-or-treats.
Canada Is Lifting Travel Restrictions & New Yorkers Are Ecstatic
After two years, Canada is lifting all travel restrictions which means New Yorkers will soon be free to visit their Canadian property, friends, and family.
"COVID Over" Confusion
Even Democrats seem confused over President Joe Biden telling CBS’s 60 Minutes this weekend that the COVID pandemic is over.
New York Disposing of Over 700,000 Gallons of Hand Sanitizer
New York has contracted a company to dispose of over 700,000 gallons of unused and expired hand sanitizer being kept on an old airport runway.
Students Struggling After Covid-19 Pandemic
A number of reports have indicated that in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, students are struggling more than they have in decades.
Could Binghamton University Police Receive Covid Bonuses?
Binghamton University Police could be in line for pandemic hazard duty bonuses if New York State answers the call of the state Police Benevolent Association.
211 Becomes Emergency Resource
A measure to activate the 211 informational phone service for dealing with emergencies in New York State has final state legislative approval.
New York Businesses Being Charged to Pay Back Federal Loans
New York businesses are receiving surcharges from the New York State Department of Labor to pay back federal loans taken out to cover unemployment benefits.
New York Governor Somewhat Quietly Extends Her Pandemic Powers
In a quiet move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul initiated an executive order on Thursday, July 14 to extend New York's disaster emergency as it relates to COVID.