NYS Senator Akshar Pushes Back on Healthcare Worker Vaccine MandateNYS Senator Akshar Pushes Back on Healthcare Worker Vaccine MandateOne of the Southern Tier’s representatives to Albany pushes back at a mandate that health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Giant Sock Out Cancer Parade Rolls Through Broome CountyGiant Sock Out Cancer Parade Rolls Through Broome CountyThe Sock Out Cancer parade is set for August 22 starting at Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott, ending up at SUNY Broome Community College. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Celebrates With Free Family Fun NightDick’s Sporting Goods Open Celebrates With Free Family Fun NightTo celebrate 50 years of professional golf in Broome County, Dick's Sporting Goods Open and UHS are hosting a FREE Family Fun Night for our community. Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Bad Weather Sidetracks Delivery of Broome COVID Vaccine DosesBad Weather Sidetracks Delivery of Broome COVID Vaccine DosesNasty weather across the country is impacting the COVID-19 vaccination schedules in Broome County.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Reports One of Its Youngest COVID Deaths/CVS Starts VaccinatingBroome Reports One of Its Youngest COVID Deaths/CVS Starts VaccinatingA Broome County woman in her 30s had died of COVID-19 while more vaccinations sites open, including local CVS Pharmacies.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Southern Tier Vaccine Coordinator Launches Vax-Finder SiteSouthern Tier Vaccine Coordinator Launches Vax-Finder SiteUnited Health Services has launched a website to help people track down COVID-19 vaccination locations. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
UHS Among Agencies Cited for Slow Vaccine Delivery While COVID Variant Appears in NYSUHS Among Agencies Cited for Slow Vaccine Delivery While COVID Variant Appears in NYSGovernor Cuomo threatens to fine hospitals up to $100,000 if they don’t finish their first round of inoculations by the end of the week.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Southern Tier Residents Ask When They’ll Get the COVID VaccineSouthern Tier Residents Ask When They’ll Get the COVID VaccineBroome Health officials say they have not been updated by the New York State on just how many doses of the vaccine have been administered so far.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
UHS Named Southern Tier COVID-19 Vaccine CoordinatorUHS Named Southern Tier COVID-19 Vaccine CoordinatorNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing plans for Phase two of the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine in the state.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
A Sweet and Silly Treat for Southern Tier Health-Care ProvidersA Sweet and Silly Treat for Southern Tier Health-Care ProvidersOur health-care professionals have been under so much stress lately that we thought they could use a sweet and silly treat to lighten things up. Glenn PitcherGlenn PitcherTraci TaylorTraci Taylor