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Amid Increasing COVID Cases, NY Gov. Cuomo Again Urges Local Enforcement

Thursday, October 1 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday: "The local governments must do compliance. I've said that a number of times. It is a State law and the localities must enforce it. The localities -- they have to enforce the state law.... Read More.

2nd Confirmed COVID Case in a Vestal Student; Not in School When Infectious

Wednesday, September 23 by Bill Moyer

Vestal Central School District continues to work with the Broome County Health Department as we have received notification of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a student. In its contact-tracing investigation, the Broome County Health Department has not identified any student or staff exposure,... Read More.

Census: Tioga County and NYS Small Businesses Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, September 9 by Bill Moyer

Forty-five percent of small businesses in New York State have experienced a large negative effect from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a U.S. Census Bureau survey during the week ending... Read More.

Teachers: Johnson City Schools COVID Outbreak Calls for Preventative Policies

Tuesday, September 8 by Bill Moyer

New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta and Johnson City Teachers Association President Mark Buza have issued the following joint statement regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in the Johnson City Central School District: “The threat of COVID-19 spread throughout a school... Read More.

New York State Insurance Fund Rewards Businesses for COVID PPE Purchases

Friday, September 4 by Bill Moyer

New York State’s largest workers’ compensation carrier – the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) – introduced a new COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Premium Credit Program that will make it more affordable for its policyholders to get back to business. Under the... Read More.

SUNY Oneonta Closed, Students Blamed for COVID Outbreak, SWAT Team Deployed

Monday, August 31 by Bill Moyer

A SWAT team was deployed to SUNY Oneonta to contain a COVID-19 cluster that has developed there. The State team will include 71 contact tracers and eight case investigators. New York State will also open three free, rapid testing... Read More.

Complaints Increase as Consumers Shop Online During COVID-19 Crisis

Tuesday, August 4 by Bill Moyer

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers to a rise in online shopping complaints as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, online shopping complaint trends continue their upward trajectory.... Read More.

Cuomo Challengess Local Governments to Crack Down on COVID-19 Violations

Tuesday, August 4 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the State continues to check bars and restaurants for violations of state-mandated COVID-19 safety precautions to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Cuomo said authorities checked almost 4,000 businesses over the weekend and... Read More.

PA Gov. Wolf Reimposes Restrictions Amid ‘Unsettling’ Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Thursday, July 16 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine signed new orders Wednesday for targeted mitigation efforts in response to the recent rise in COVID cases, primarily in southwest Pennsylvania, but also in other counties in the state, influencing the decision for statewide mitigation... Read More.

New York OK’S Dentist Offices to Reopen Starting Monday with COVID Precautions

Monday, June 1 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced New York dentists can reopen statewide on Monday. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing. Cuomo also updated New Yorkers on the state's... Read More.