Deadly Week for COVID in Broome CountyDeadly Week for COVID in Broome CountyBroome County on May 19 reported two more lives lost bringing the total to seven for the week.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New York Won’t Enforce COVID Booster Mandate for Healthcare WorkersNew York Won’t Enforce COVID Booster Mandate for Healthcare WorkersNew York State will not enforce the mandate requiring health care workers to have gotten the booster shot against COVID-19.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New Yorkers Getting COVID Vaccines and Boosters Can Win Ski PassesNew Yorkers Getting COVID Vaccines and Boosters Can Win Ski PassesThe new “Ski for Free” sweepstakes is open for New York children ages 5 to 11 who get vaccinated and for adults who get the booster shot. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome COVID Numbers the Worst YetBroome COVID Numbers the Worst YetDecember 16. Broome had its highest number of active cases to date at 1,488 and 81 people in the hospital.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
More Omicron Found in NY, Broome/Chenango Schedule Booster ClinicsMore Omicron Found in NY, Broome/Chenango Schedule Booster ClinicsPeople who are not vaccinated are urged to get the shot to stop the spread of COVID variants and the vaccinated to get their booster shot.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New Yorkers Urged to Don Masks Inside With New Coronavirus Variant LoomingNew Yorkers Urged to Don Masks Inside With New Coronavirus Variant LoomingNew York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging people to wear masks in indoor public settings. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Just in Time for the 2021 Holiday Season…an Alcohol ShortageJust in Time for the 2021 Holiday Season…an Alcohol ShortageThis latest product shortage might mean the difference between a bearable and completely unbearable holiday season for millions of Americans.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Southern Tier Counties Schedule COVID-19 Booster ClinicsSouthern Tier Counties Schedule COVID-19 Booster ClinicsSouthern Tier counties schedule booster clinics to get third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the elderly and other eligible residents.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
National Guard May Cover Shifts Vacant Due to NY Vaccine MandateNational Guard May Cover Shifts Vacant Due to NY Vaccine MandateNew York Governor Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in National Guard members to address potential staffing shortages caused by an vaccine mandate. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
COVID Death Toll Rises in Broome and Cortland CountiesCOVID Death Toll Rises in Broome and Cortland CountiesBroome County has two more fatalities to add to the list of deaths associated with the coronavirus pandemic.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte