Kathy Whyte
New York’s Mask Mandate is Extended
New Yorkers will be required to wear masks whenever inside in any public settings for an additional 11 days.
New Yorkers Cleared to Vote Absentee Through 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic though the end of 2022.
New York Quickly Becoming East Coast Gambling Mecca
The first weekend of online sports betting in New York brought in the same amount that in-person sports betting at casinos brought in the two previous years.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing is No Longer Required in New York State
Health Commissioner Mary Bassett says there will no longer be contact tracing required of local health departments in order to focus on vaccination and testing.
Elderly Homeowner Attacked in Home Invasion Burglary in Hartwick
New York State Police are looking for information concerning a burglary overnight Sunday, January 2 into Monday, January 3 that left the homeowner injured.
Executive Order to Help Elderly Homeowners File Tax Exemptions
Executive Order allows local governments to lift an in-person renewal requirement for property tax exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities.
Another New York State Trooper-Involved Fatal Shooting Reported
The New York State Police are reporting another officer-involved shooting in which an armed suspect was shot dead.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Defends COVID Actions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is taking the right measures to try to combat the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
New York Attorney General Drops Out of Governor’s Race
The New York State Attorney General is dropping her bid to take former governor Andrew Cuomo’s old job.
NY Launches 1st-in-Nation Housing Assistance Program
New York is the first in the nation getting the nod to launch a fund to help homeowners avert mortgage delinquency and foreclosure.
Congressman from Long Island Enters NY Governor’s Race
Democratic U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi is joining an increasingly crowded primary race for New York governor.
Deer Sends Central New York Driver Into a Pond
New York State Police caution motorists to watch out for deer and know what to do to avoid serious injury if there is an encounter on the roadway.