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07.28.2021 COVID-19

Governor says local governments should ‘seriously consider CDC guidelines’

As the Delta variant fuels a rise in COVID-19 cases, New York is tightening restrictions for state employees. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that all state workers will need...

07.26.2021 COVID-19

Governor announces new initiative to reach vaccine hesitant residents in local communities

As COVID-19 cases in New York continue to trend upward amid a flattening vaccination rate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a new initiative to reach nearly 3.5 million...

06.15.2021 COVID-19

‘Momentous day’ as most COVID restrictions lifted due to state reaching vaccination milestone

In mid-December of 2020, Sandra Lindsay, RN, the director of critical care at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, became the first New Yorker to receive the COVID-19 vaccine...

05.26.2021 COVID-19

In newest vaccine incentive, students could receive a full ride to college

The state’s latest vaccine incentive could save future college students — and their parents — a whole lot of dough. During a briefing Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the...

05.24.2021 COVID-19

Latest vaccination initiative features free two-day pass to any New York State park

Continuing the push to vaccinate New Yorkers against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative on Monday dubbed ‘Shot in the Park’ that allows residents to receive a...

05.17.2021 COVID-19

‘We’re saying let’s open’: New York adopts CDC guidance to ease mask restrictions

New York will adopt the updated guidance on masks and social distancing announced last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the updated...

04.28.2021 COVID-19

Restaurant curfews, food-with-alcohol rule coming to an end

Going out for drinks? Soon, New Yorkers will no longer be required to order food with alcohol purchases while dining out. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to repeal the mandate, which...

04.27.2021 COVID-19

Governor says New York will adopt latest CDC guidelines easing outdoor mask advice for vaccinated people

Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear a mask outside, except in certain crowded situations or venues, according to the latest guidance announced Tuesday by the Centers...

04.14.2021 COVID-19

Suffolk officials say no cases of blood clot detected in county due to J&J vaccine as CDC, FDA pause distribution

Distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was paused this week as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration review cases of a...

03.29.2021 COVID-19

Expanded eligibility to open COVID-19 vaccines to anyone age 30 or older Tuesday

Any New Yorkers age 30 or older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting 8 a.m. Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. The governor also said...

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