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State health commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett says there’s no set date to get rid of New York’s COVID-19 pandemic mask mandate for schoolchildren. Bassett addressed the hot-button issue as she testified at a joint legislative budget hearing Tuesday.
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New York continues to break records for residents testing positive for the coronavirus, even though there is a shortage of at-home tests and there can be long waits at testing centers. Governor Kathy Hochul says more access to testing is coming.
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State Senator John Mannion announced a new jobs program Friday aimed at bolstering the professional workforce that cares for New Yorkers with intellectual…
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or HERO Act, calling it “a historic step forward for working people.” The…
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Approving Pfizer Vaccine For Younger Teens Will Accelerate County's Herd Immunity GoalOnondaga County could soon see a jump in vaccination numbers with news that the Pfizer vaccine will soon be approved for people ages 12 to 15 years old.…
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NYS AARP Says Safe-Staffing Bill For Nursing Homes And Hospitals Falls ShortAARP New York feels the so-called “safe staffing” bill for nursing homes just approved by state lawmakers doesn’t go far enough to ensure the safety and…
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The New York State legislature approved measures that will require that hospitals and nursing homes meet minimum staffing levels of nurses and other…
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Onondaga County continues its vaccine outreach in under vaccinated communities. This week will see pop up clinics in Mattydale, Cicero, Skaneateles, and…
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New York State’s mass vaccination sites may have opened for walk up appointments Thursday, but Onondaga County still wants those coming to their clincs to…
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Workers in Central New York are being remembered in a year that has brought unexpected loss and workplace threats. There are already risks in the…
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Upstate Medical University is expanding its offerings for children with autism that combines medical and behavioral care in an effort to streamline the…
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Onondaga County vaccine clinics will start using the Johnson & Johnson shot again, starting with a Friday clinic at Fabius Community Center. The county…