Bill Moyer, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Coronavirus: Broome County Declares State of Emergency; All Schools Closed

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar today declared a local state of emergency for Broome County. This decision was not made to instill fear or panic. Rather, it will authorize emergency spending and free up additional resources to limit the spread of the disease in... Read More.

Coronavirus: Tioga County Declares State of Emergency; All Schools Closed

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County has declared a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19 effective 1:00, March 14, 2020.Tioga County Legislative Chair and Public Health Director Lisa McCafferty, and Emergency Manager Michael Simmons, have coordinated with school superintendents to develop a unified plan for an extended... Read More.

Gov. Cuomo Announces First Death in New York State from the Coronavirus

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

On CNN today, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the first death in New York State from the coronavirus. Cuomo said: "We unfortunately had a death, a person who had coronavirus. She was 82 years old. She had emphysema, and on top of the emphysema she contracted the coronavirus.... Read More.

Coronavirus: Gov. Wolf Closes All Public and Charter Schools in Pennsylvania

Saturday, March 14 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf has closed all K-12 Pennsylvania schools for 10 business days effective Monday, March 16. The administration has been working with school districts, as well as state and local officials, to gather input on this decision. Wolf's administration will continue to monitor... Read More.

New York State Gets Federal Approval To Do Its Own Coronavirus Testing

Friday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

After weeks of demanding federal approval, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the FDA has approved New York State to authorize the state's 28 public and private labs to begin manual, semi-automated and automated testing for novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The approval also extends to... Read More.

Coronavirus: Section 4 Basketball Teams On Hold in Championship Tourney

Friday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

The dreams of hoisting state championship trophies were put on hold this week for Section 4 boys and girls basketball teams when the New York State Public High School Athletic Association postponed indefinitely the remaining games in the state playoffs due to restrictions on... Read More.

State Police: DWI Patrols and Checkpoints on the Road for St. Patrick’s Weekend

Friday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving from St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, runs through Wednesday, March 18. Drivers can expect to encounter... Read More.

Tioga Leg Chair Sauerbrey Says Public Needs to Know NY’s Medicaid Proposal

Friday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

New Yorkers are at risk of paying higher taxes and losing vital services under the current Medicaid proposal, according to a new report released by the New York State Association of Counties. NYSAC projects state plans could squeeze local taxpayers out of between $150 million... Read More.

Coronavirus: Cuomo Limits Big Events, Limits on Nursing Home Visitations

Friday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

Willow Point Nursing Home, owned by Broome County in Vestal, will make changes to its visitation policy. Going forward, all visitations will be restricted and entrance to the facility will be allowed only in certain circumstances, such as end-of-life situations, or when a visitor... Read More.

Binghamton Devils and AHL Suspend Season, No Games at Broome Arena

Thursday, March 12 by Bill Moyer

American Hockey League announced Thursday the suspension of play until further notice due to the coronavirus health and safety concerns of players, officials, staff and fans. In a news release, Binghamton Devils and Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena supported the league’s decision and will... Read More.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Update: Still No Confirmed Cases in Tioga County

Thursday, March 12 by Bill Moyer

FROM TIOGA PUBLIC HEALTH: As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread around the country and New York State, Tioga County Public Health wants to reassure our residents that our department is prepared should a positive case be detected in the county. As of... Read More.

Stenger: Statement on BU’s Suspension of Classes Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Thursday, March 12 by Bill Moyer

A message from Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger: Due to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement at his press conference Wednesday, the following will remain in effect until the end of the semester at Binghamton University:All classes must go online by Thursday, March 19. Laboratory... Read More.

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Author: Bill Moyer

Coronavirus: Broome County Declares State of Emergency; All Schools Closed

Coronavirus: Tioga County Declares State of Emergency; All Schools Closed

Gov. Cuomo Announces First Death in New York State from the Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Gov. Wolf Closes All Public and Charter Schools in Pennsylvania

New York State Gets Federal Approval To Do Its Own Coronavirus Testing

Coronavirus: Section 4 Basketball Teams On Hold in Championship Tourney

State Police: DWI Patrols and Checkpoints on the Road for St. Patrick’s Weekend

Tioga Leg Chair Sauerbrey Says Public Needs to Know NY’s Medicaid Proposal

Coronavirus: Cuomo Limits Big Events, Limits on Nursing Home Visitations

Binghamton Devils and AHL Suspend Season, No Games at Broome Arena

Coronavirus COVID-19 Update: Still No Confirmed Cases in Tioga County

Stenger: Statement on BU’s Suspension of Classes Due to Coronavirus Concerns

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