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McMahon Criticizes School Districts With Hybrid Plans For Leaving Childcare In Limbo

By Katie Zilcosky • Jul 31, 2020

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Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is disappointed in many of the county’s school district reopening plans. At a briefing Friday, McMahon said his office had asked schools to at least bring elementary school students back 5 days a week.

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Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon criticized school districts that were not offering in-person classes for elementary school students, as the county's infection rate sits below 1%.

Gillibrand Calls For Funding For Childcare Providers To Keep Facilities Safe And Open

By Brad Klein • Jul 24, 2020

Childcare providers are struggling to stay open with limited revenue due to the COVID-19 crisis, on top of the added expense of creating socially-distanced facilities. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for a $50 billion investment in the industry.

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Kirsten Gillibrand in Syracuse called for more federal funding for childcare providers in an effort to sustain and support the industry.