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Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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February 24, 2021. Today, New York recorded the lowest single-day positivity rate since November 21—2.85 percent. New Yorkers have shown courage and fortitude in the face of this unprecedented pandemic, and it’s thanks to them that we’re seeing a decline in hospitalizations and COVID positivity. We continue to make strides in our vaccination progress, too, […]

June, August Regents exams to be canceled for second consecutive year Source: N.Y. education officials ‘weighing options’ after Biden admin requires state assessments

Source: Advocates: NY leaving inmates vulnerable to virus | News | pressrepublican.com

February 23, 2021. We know the vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID, but there are three obstacles to getting every New Yorker vaccinated—supply, accessibility and hesitancy. While the supply from the federal government is increasing steadily every week, demand still far outweighs supply. It’s important that we keep up our […]

COVID-19 February 23 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates There are new, expanded guidelines for visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines to begin on February 26. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to […]

Highway and sewage treatment plant workers, Department of Motor Vehicles staff and county clerk employees providing legal and other essential administrative services are among sectors that often times provide an essential service to New Yorkers but are not explicitly included in the state’s 1b phase of vaccination. Source: Capitol Insider: Some public workers not included […]

Source: If teachers vaccinated, main obstacle to in-person school gone, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

February 22, 2021. From day one, we have said that our COVID recovery is not a choice between public health and the economy—it has to take into account both and work for all. Thanks to the hard work of all New Yorkers, our infection rate is now the lowest we’ve seen in three months, and […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Cuomo, under fire for hiding nursing home deaths, now wants to reform those facilities – syracuse.com

Prominent Republicans in the state — including U.S. House representatives Lee Zeldin, Tom Reed and Elise Stefanik, as well as Dutchess County Executive and 2018 GOP nominee for governor Marc Molinaro – have within the last few weeks either personally said they’re considering a run, or have taken steps viewed by other members from their […]

Source: Cuomo proposing senior STAR school tax changes, critics say no

Source: Summer camps, kids birthday party hot spots are set to re-open | NCPR News

February 19, 2021. The Department of Health will allow nursing home visitations in accordance with CDC guidance. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to nursing homes at no cost. Guidance on visitations will be available beginning Monday, February 22. Starting […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Scott creates commission to study viability of Vermont’s agriculture industry – VTDigger

Source: Infectious disease expert says Cuomo aide’s claim he advised governor ‘not true’

On Feb.12, ECOs Manns, Hilliard, Shaw, Toth, and Pasciak began a series of multi-day snowmobile details to ensure riders are complying with state regulations. The Officers started off conducting a snowmobile checkpoint on the trail system in the town of Broadalbin and shifted to trails in the village of Mayfield that evening after receiving complaints […]

New York’s health insurance Open Enrollment Period will be further extended to May 15, 2021, aligning with states across the country. With this extension, New York joins the federal Marketplace and other state-based Marketplaces giving consumers even more time to enroll for 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s […]

Source: N.Y. snowmobile enforcement initiative planned | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With the recent snowfall, officials from several agencies are launching a heightened snowmobile enforcement initiative to help encourage safety and deter potentially deadly c

Source: State Senate poised to curb Cuomo’s pandemic emergency powers | NCPR News