First Time: Broome, Chenango, Cortland Report No New COVID Cases
Broome, Chenango and Cortland Counties reported no new cases and no additional deaths for the first time since the outbreak began over a year ago.
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Newly Vaccinated Can Get Free B.C. Transit Ride
People who use Broome Transit can get a free ride on the bus if they show proof they got a vaccination against COVID-19 between now and July 14.
New York Close to Vaccines Needed to Drop Most Mandates
New York is very close to dropping most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions but it is going to take the cooperation of the handful of vaccination holdouts.
Twin Tiers Residents Clean Up from Back-to-Back Storms
Some areas of the Twin Tiers are left cleaning up debris from thunderstorms that fired up in the region about mid-afternoon May 26.
New York Records Lower Than 1,000 Single-Day New COVID Cases
In a rare daily update, New York State on May 24 reported fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus infections.
New York Offers State Park Admission for Vaccination
New York’s latest incentive to try to convince people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is an offer of free admission to any state park.
Chenango County Deaths Point to Continued Pandemic Threat
The warning about a continued COVID threat comes as Chenango County reports it has lost two more residents to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID Vaccines Easier than Ever to Find in Southern Tier
In an effort to boost lagging COVID-19 vaccination numbers, state and local officials are working to make getting a shot easier.
Walmart and Sam’s Club to Take Walk-ins for COVID Vaccines
Walmart says it will now administer walk-up COVID-19 vaccines at its Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies across 49 states including New York.
Pennsylvania to Drop COVID Restrictions on Memorial Day
Pennsylvania is lifting all its capacity restrictions put into place last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Memorial Day.