New York Citizen’s Actions Credited for Controlling COVID-19
Cuomo credits the actions of citizens social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands for a dramatic drop in COVID hospitalizations and deaths.
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New New York Mask Order
Governor Andrew Cuomo says businesses in New York state can prevent people from entering if they aren't wearing a mask or face covering.
Donated Masks to Help Businesses Reopen
Masks are being distributed to small businesses and not-for-profits thanks to Rotary Charities, COVID-19 Community Response Fund and an anonymous donor.
Free Masks and Sanitizer for Broome Farms
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is giving out hand sanitizer and face masks to local farms at no cost.
Mask-Seekers Flock to Mall
People needing protective masks caused a traffic jam at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City.
Mask Distribution Sites Set in Broome and Tioga Counties
Broome and Tioga Counties are starting to distribute cloth mask to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Broome to Distribute Government Masks
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says plans are being worked out for distributing thousands of cloth facial coverings for residents who need them.
New York Shutdown Extended
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says his directive banning non-essential activities will be extended for more than two additional weeks.
Calling All Sewers
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar is asking anyone with the county with a sewing machine to start sewing face masks.
Cuomo: Cover Your Face in Public
Governor Andrew Cuomo is directing New York state residents to wear a mask or other cloth covering in situations where proper social distancing isn't possible.