The Peru Gazette

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

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Report: FBI investigating Cuomo administration’s handling of Covid in nursing homes – syracuse.com

Investigation is in its early stages; no allegations of wrongdoing have been made Source: FBI, U.S. attorney in Brooklyn probing Cuomo administration on nursing homes

Source: Cuomo said ‘he can destroy me’: Democrat alleges governor threatened him over nursing homes scandal

February 17, 2021. All of our decisions are guided by science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. With continued decreases in the infection and hospitalization rates, we are able to take steps in our post-COVID recovery and we are now in a place where we can bring back our recreational industries with […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Fact check: Cuomo’s response to nursing home scandal

Assemblyman Jones: Call for a full repeal of the Governor’s emergency powers “The Governor continues to evade the legislature and his lack of transparency continues to be outraging. It is clear that vulnerable populations were at risk, but what is most alarming is that the Governor continues to keep the truth from the public that […]

Source: Legal weed delivered to your door? Cuomo’s marijuana plan now includes it – syracuse.com

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Gestational Surrogacy Now Legal in New York State | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

February 16, 2021. On Sunday, we expanded eligibility to include New Yorkers with qualifying comorbidities and underlying conditions. And on Sunday we saw the largest single-day registration total since vaccinations began: 250,924 New Yorkers made appointments at a rate of nearly 10,000 per hour. While we wait for supply to increase, we’re doing everything we […]