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01.22.2021 Breaking News

NYS gives thumbs up to high-risk sports, which can begin activity Feb. 1 with approval of health authorities

In a school year that has seen precious few good days for high school athletes, Friday was a great day. High-risk sports in New York State have been given...

01.22.2021 COVID-19

As vaccine supply runs dry, New York taking a ‘week-to-week’ approach for distribution

New York’s current supply of COVID-19 vaccinations is expected to run out Friday afternoon as the state then awaits the next round of weekly distribution from the federal government,...

01.21.2021 COVID-19

Race to vaccine continues as struggles persist for many with demand far outweighing supply

When the COVID-19 pandemic began last March, Sarah Christ transitioned from her office to home to complete her seasonal work as a tax preparer. Having been diagnosed with stage...

01.18.2021 COVID-19

Governor says Long Island vaccinating health care workers at slower rate as hospitalizations climb

Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday expressed concern over the speed at which health care workers are being vaccinated, saying the combination of low levels of vaccinated staff and the...

01.12.2021 COVID-19

In sudden policy change, New Yorkers over age 65 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

New Yorkers over 65 years of age will now be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine following a shift in federal guidelines, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a conference...

01.11.2021 COVID-19

Expanded group of New Yorkers now eligible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

A new state website for eligible members of Group 1B to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine is now live. The next round of eligibility includes people age 75...

01.08.2021 COVID-19

Expanded group of New Yorkers can begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday, governor says

In an update to New Yorkers Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is in a “footrace” to ramp up vaccinations as coronavirus cases surge. The governor announced the...

01.08.2021 COVID-19

In response to rising COVID-19 cases, school officials urge community to follow guidelines

A growing number of coronavirus cases in the community has led some local school officials to renew calls for masks and social distancing. On Monday, following the holiday break,...

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