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Source: Cuomo gives green light to schools | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the green light for any school with an approved plan by the Department of Health to reopen in September during a Friday news conference.

Source: Cuomo: New York schools can reopen this fall following coronavirus shutdown

Today is day 159 of the pandemic. This crisis is not over. We need to rely only on science and data. This is not about politics—it’s about science. And the virus will continue to ricochet across this country until we realize that unless we control it everywhere, we won’t control it anywhere. New Yorkers worked […]

Source: NY AG seeks to dissolve the NRA | Sun Community News NEW YORK | NY AG Letitia James seeks the NRA’s dissolution after investigations allegedly found rampant fraud contributing to $64m in losses over three years.

“The North Country entered Phase IV over a month ago and it is unacceptable that so many small businesses remain closed due to lack of guidance released from the State. Gyms and fitness centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, attractions, and other business not yet given guidance are still closed although we have been in the […]

COVID-19 August 6 Updates DOH Travel Advisory Updates Rhode Island was added to the list of states and territories on the travel advisory list this week, and Washington D.C. and Delaware were removed. For the full guidance, visit this website. To report any violations, visit this website. Here is the current list of state and […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Scathing IG investigation says State Police mishandled internal probe

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

The numbers here in New York continue to remain low, with total hospitalizations at 568, down from the April peak of nearly 20,000. For the third straight day in a row, there were no reported COVID deaths in New York City. Yesterday, the State conducted 70,993 tests, of which 746, or 1.05%, were positive — […]

Source: Harmful algae blooms at Point au Roche | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Harmful algae blooms (HAB) can be seen in the water in some parts of moderately-trafficked Point Au Roche State Park in Plattsburgh, NY, one of five locations where the freshwater cy

Source: 85 Vermont inmates test positive for COVID-19 in Mississippi prison Peru Gazette comment: In an interview yesterday with VPR the Vermont Corrections Commissioner said, “I’ve never visited this facility!”

Today, I was happy to announce that construction of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in New York City has resumed. As you may remember, the original St. Nicholas Church was completely destroyed in the September 11 attacks. A new church, inspired by the architecture of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, has […]

Source: Cuomo to issue school reopening guidance this week | NCPR News

Source: LIVE: Gov. Cuomo joins New York health officials for latest COVID-19 briefing

The surge in COVID cases in states across the country has exposed a weakness in our nation’s testing infrastructure. National laboratories have backlogs of tests that have unfortunately led to long turnaround times for results, reducing states’ ability to monitor and track cases. In an op-ed in the New York Times, I lay out how our […]

* New York’s budget crisis means funding consequences for schools, local governments and hospitals, and now that list is growing. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that the state will postpone a $3 billion environmental bond act that was set to appear on the ballot this November for at least one year. If passed, the Restore […]

Source: New York spent millions on medical equipment that was never used

Source: Prison visits to resume | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

     Pew Ranks Fund as Nation’s Second Best Funded Fiduciary Review Gives Fund Management High Marks New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) had a -2.68 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended on March 31, 2020, reflecting a […]

Today New York took another step to pay forward the kindness that our fellow Americans showed when we were experiencing the worst of the pandemic here. In response to Florida’s current surge in COVID cases, New York sent the City of St. Petersburg thousands of pieces of PPE along with teams to set up a […]

Source: Local lawmakers to voice support of bowling alley reopenings | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Effective Friday, Aug. 1, 2020, the amendment requires all Vermonters to wear masks or cloth facial coverings any time it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet with others from outside their household. Source: Scott beefs up virus mask requirements | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil […]

As an extreme heatwave hits our state, I urge New Yorkers to exercise caution and limit outdoor activity, especially if you are more susceptible to heat-related illness. I also want to stress that even in the heat it is essential to wear a mask outdoors. I know it isn’t comfortable but COVID won’t stop spreading […]

Source: NY Thruway: Majority of cashless tolling project underway, Exit 37 update – syracuse.com