Nursing Home Death Apology
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is apologizing to families of nursing home residents who died during the height of the pandemic.
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Governor Hochul Signs Overdose Death Prevention Bills
Five new laws signed October 7 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul are aimed at reducing drug-related overdose deaths across the state
Dozens of Local Health Care Workers Miss Vax Deadline
A few dozen unvaccinated health care workers in Broome County are off the job with the passing of the state vaccination mandate deadline.
Health Care Staff Executive Order Signed
Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order to alleviate staffing shortages at hospitals and nursing homes resulting from unvaccinated healthcare workers.
NY Health Commissioner Dr. Zucker Resigns
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says state Health Commissioner, Doctor Howard Zucker has submitted his resignation.
Pop-Up Clinics to Vaccinate NY Teens
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she wants to direct state efforts to getting eligible children over the age of 12 vaccinated against COVID-19.
Some Technical Parole Violations May Not Mean Back to Jail in NY
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a measure that would let some parole violators avoid a return to jail.
New York’s 911 Dispatchers Expected To Be Given ‘First Responder’ Status on 20th Anniversa…
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, New York Governor Hochul is expected to sign a bill finally giving 911 dispatchers first responder status.
So Long Gas Powered Cars, New York State Passes a Law Banning Their Sale Starting in 2035
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that will require all passenger vehicles sold in the state to be completely emission-free by 2035.
Broome's COVID Death Toll Rises for 2nd Time in 2 Days
Broome County now has four deaths this week attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, announcing two September 7 and two more September 8.