New York Has a Five-Part Winter COVID PlanNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the battle against the pandemic is entering a new phase during the Winter and state officials have come up with a five-part strategy.Kathy Whyte
Vistiors Welcomed Back to Some Hospitals and Group HomesNew York hospitals and group homes can allow visitors at their discretion starting Friday, June 19.Kathy Whyte
Local Hospitals Told to Stockpile COVID Supplies Hospitals like Lourdes and United Health Services in Broome County will have to set their own emergency equipment stockpiles.Kathy Whyte
Broome County Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 17Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announces two more deaths as a result of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 17.Kathy Whyte
Broome's COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 12Broome County is reporting its 12th death attributed to the coronavirus. 59 residents have recovered from COVID-19.Kathy Whyte
Upstate Ventilators Stay Put for Now New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says no ventilators have been taken from "upstate" hospitals to be relocated to hospitals downstate at this time.Kathy Whyte
State Working to Shift Load from Downstate to Upstate HospitalsGovernor Cuomo says efforts are underway to distribute coronavirus patient load from downstate hospitals to upstate hospitals.Bob Joseph
Governor Signs Service Dog Standards BillGovernor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation identifying and developing training standards for therapy dogs, handlers and facilities. Kathy Whyte
Several Phone Services Are Out of OperationThe non-emergency number for Broome County’s Emergency Services dispatch center and some other phone systems in the Binghamton area are not working. Kathy Whyte
Binghamton Microgrid Bid Moves ForwardThe City of Binghamton will be moving forward with a project to develop a power grid to keep essential services operating in an emergency.Kathy Whyte