Broome to Distribute Government Masks to Residents
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says plans are being worked out for distributing thousands of cloth facial coverings for residents who need them.
Governor Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo: White House Coronavirus Meeting "Productive"
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he covered a lot of ground in the face-to-face meeting with the president that he requested.
Governors/ Local Governments at Odds Over Reopening
While the number of new coronavirus cases is falling off, New York State is not ready to reopen shuttered businesses.
Cash Payment and Unemployment Extended for New Yorkers
New York State is sending all unemployed New Yorkers $600 and extending the unemployment the benefit period by 13 weeks to 39 weeks.
New York on PAUSE to April 29
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the extension of the New York on PAUSE order keeping non-essential workers at home and schools closed to April 29.
Governor Andrew Cuomo Orders Bars, Restaurants, Casinos to Close
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering bars, restaurants, gyms, casinos, theaters to close as of 8 p.m. March 16 until further notice.
New York State Manufactures Own Hand-Sanitizer to Fight Gouging
New York looks to thwart price-gougers by providing free, state manufactured, alcohol-based sanitizer to residents to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Broome Tioga BOCES Gets Farm-to-School Grant Money
Broome-Tioga BOCES’ Farm-to-School Warehouse Initiative is getting $100,000 in funding from New York State to benefit 15 local school districts.
State and Federal Response to Coronavirus
Nine New Yorkers tested for Coronavirus while Senator Charles Schumer calls for federal state of emergency to release federal funds.
NY Flu Cases Continue to Soar
Governor Andrew Cuomo directs the Health Department to take additional steps to make sure healthcare facilities are prepared for the rest of the flu season.