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Bob Joseph
After New Allegations, Cuomo Says “There is No Way I Resign”
Governor Andrew Cuomo appears determined to remain in office despite additional allegations of inappropriate conduct with women.
NYS May Have Undercounted Nursing Home Deaths by 50 Percent
A review of Covid-19 deaths in New York state nursing homes has concluded that many more residents have died than the numbers that have been publicly reported.
Cuomo Won’t Go to Inauguration Because of Possible Albany Threats
Governor Andrew Cuomo has canceled plans to travel to Washington for the inauguration of Joe Biden due to potential demonstrations that may occur around the state Capitol.
Schumer Calls for President Trump’s Immediate Removal from Office
Senate minority leader Charles Schumer says President Trump "must not hold office one day longer."
State Working to Shift Load from Downstate to Upstate Hospitals
Governor Cuomo says efforts are underway to distribute coronavirus patient load from downstate hospitals to upstate hospitals.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Stop Selling Guns in 440 More Stores
Hundreds of Dick's Sporting Goods stores will remove guns from their inventory in the next few months.
Wegmans Discourages Customers From Bringing Their Guns
If you've got a gun, the people who run Wegmans would "prefer" that you not bring it into their stores.
State Senate Candidates Meet in Televised Debate
A debate featuring the candidates for the 52nd District New York State Senate seat will be broadcast Thursday evening.
Republican Fred Akshar and Democrat Barbara Fiala discussed a range of issues during a session recorded Tuesday afternoon at the WBNG-TV studios in Johnson City...