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Will also be ranking member on Senate Children and Families Committee   State Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today announced that he has been appointed the Ranking Republican on the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee for the 2021 Legislative Session.   Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt made the appointment Wednesday, which marked the first day of session […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

January 6, 2021. I know that many New Yorkers are eager for information on the vaccine’s distribution. In fact my mother, Matilda, keeps asking me when she can get vaccinated. Much of the timeline depends on how quickly the federal government can distribute supplies to states, and we expect the supply to increase over time. […]

Phase 1a of vaccine distribution prioritized healthcare workers and was distributed by local hospitals, and they continue to distribute the vaccine to the best of their abilities. Nursing homes were being vaccinated through a federal program that is underway, but New York is in the process of stepping in to make sure that all nursing […]

New York State plan provides guidance, structure to vaccination effort PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/06/2021) – The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine to the North Country has generated excitement, anticipation and relief with many in the community eager to roll up their sleeves to be vaccinated. Vaccination of high risk groups, in accordance with the New York […]

Source: LIVE: Gov. Cuomo joins other New York leaders for COVID-19 briefing

Source: NY laying groundwork for network of thousands of vaccine distribution sites – syracuse.com

Source: When can I get Covid-19 vaccine in New York? How to check your eligibility – syracuse.com

Source: As New York’s vaccine roll-out sputters, counties advocate for local plans

More Than $3 Million in Grant Funding Available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America and Supported by Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, and implemented by the National Development Council Eligible Restaurants Can Receive up to $5,000 to Assist with COVID-19 Safety Measures Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the more than $3 million “Raising the Bar” Restaurant […]

Source: Why can’t NYC vaccinate like it’s 1947? | City & State NY

Source: New York built a highway on Native land. A tribe isn’t happy. | NCPR News

January 5, 2021. In New York, we are working hard to distribute vaccines to eligible groups as fairly and expeditiously as possible. Planning is well underway in preparation for widespread vaccination as more groups become eligible. We are working with the public and private sectors across the state to develop a “retail network” of vaccination […]

Daniel G. Stec is sworn in as State Senator for the 45th District at a ceremony in the Senate Chamber in Albany on Tuesday, January 5. Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt administered the oath as Senator Stec’s wife, Hilary, son, Peter, and parents, George and Elsie, looked on. The 45th District comprises all of Clinton, […]

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Happy New Year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Due to the holidays and some technical difficulties, it has been a while since I sent out one of my COVID-19 Newsletters, so this newsletter will be a bit longer than usual. Paid Sick Leave New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s […]

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Source: Local state lawmakers, families come together to oppose closing of Watertown Correctional | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Cuomo threatens fines for health care providers that don’t use Covid-19 vaccines fast enough – syracuse.com

Source: NY schools can test to stay open in areas with over 9% positive rate, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

January 4, 2021. Unfortunately, the Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has confirmed the first known case of the U.K. variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in New York State. An individual from Saratoga County, NY, with no known recent travel, tested positive for the strain, which scientists say is more contagious than other strains. It […]

Source: Cuomo: COVID-19 variant found in New York state

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as a running count by Bloomberg News, show the Empire State ahead of other large states like Florida when it comes to the number of vaccinated people per 100,000 residents. Yet, there nonetheless appears to be a significant backlog in distributing hundreds […]