ALBANY — Experts project tens of thousands of New Yorkers will die from COVID-19 through the summer as state officials study multiple projection models to prepare for the pandemic’s impact on the state and its health care system, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — The 2020 shipping season along the Lake Ontario to Montreal section of the St. Lawrence Seaway opens Wednesday, slightly later than it has in past years. Read More ⇒
The federal coronavirus stimulus bill includes a much talked-about section in which small businesses can apply for loans that can forgive two months of payroll expenses. Read More ⇒
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo revealed Tuesday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the pandemic infection to the doorstep of one of New York’s most powerful political families. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo called for political and national unity Monday to fight the coronavirus after President Donald J. Trump said over the weekend he may order an enforceable quarantine for New York and surrounding areas in New Jersey and some parts of Connecticut as the pandemic … Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — With its president now self-quarantined at his Ogdensburg home with the coronavirus, the state Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association is “imploring” the state to allow its workers to use personal protective equipment to prevent the virus’s spread. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Legislators today will be asked to vote Monday on a proposal to amend Assembly rules, Speaker Carl Heastie and Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes announced Sunday. Read More ⇒
Verizon and AT&T have made changes for customers facing hardships as the result of mass layoffs and health concerns as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Democratic legislators blasted Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday for proposing historic budget cuts to state health care and hospitals that would make New York ineligible for up to $6 billion in federal aid for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — In his daily address Sunday on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo extended the state’s time-out from life and business as usual through April 15. Read More ⇒
AKWESASNE — The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has hit the community of Akwesasne, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced Saturday. Read More ⇒
President Donald J. Trump floated the possibility of an “enforceable quarantine” for New York City and surrounding areas on Saturday, backing off hours later after New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo called the idea implausible and a “federal declaration of war.” Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Saturday issued an executive order moving the state’s presidential primary election from April 28 to June 23 due to growing coronavirus concerns. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Schools will remain closed statewide through mid-April and the state’s first temporary hospital was completed in New York City on Friday as New York remains the nation’s epicenter for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Read More ⇒
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said Thursday that “New York is the epicenter of coronavirus,” and that she wants to start “cracking down” on people doing nonessential travel to New York’s 21st Congressional District. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — As the state’s coronavirus COVID-19 death toll spiked overnight, Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized federal lawmakers for the second day in a row Thursday for passing a $2 trillion bill to fight the pandemic the governor said provides insufficient aid to state governments. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — It appears some people from the city are heading to their second homes in the north country months earlier than usual. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo urged the state’s congressional lawmakers to reject the U.S. Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus aid package, he said Wednesday, adding the pandemic could leave the state with a revenue shortfall of up to $15 billion. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Calls to New York City’s 911 medical services hit their highest levels since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to emergency workers’ unions, stretching staffs that have already seen their own ranks thinned by coronavirus infections. Read More ⇒
MALONE — Franklin County officials had planned to spend more than $470,000 in the coming year to attract potential visitors, and it recently turned over the management of its tourism promotion efforts to the Franklin County Local Development Corp. in hopes of bolstering tourist visits. Read More ⇒
As a result of the Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s engagement with the ongoing response to the coronavirus, all state fire training has been suspended. The suspension has been extended through April 19. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — The state started using experimental drugs Tuesday to combat the coronavirus as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo implored the federal government to send New York ventilators as the virus peak could hit the state within the next two weeks. Read More ⇒
DANNEMORA — One inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 at Clinton Correctional Facility, according to a statement from the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Multiple stores have returned to offering plastic bags to shoppers, coming after the state agreed it would further delay enforcement of the recently enacted ban. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has issued a plea to retired health care workers to join the fight against COVID-19. He also discussed plans to restart the economy, experimental drug trials and the looming state budget deadline during a news conference Monday morning at the Capitol. Read More ⇒
With a lack of ice in Lake Ontario, especially near streams and harbor mouths, trolling may begin soon near shoreline for brown trout. Read More ⇒
They’re parking the entrance fees. Read More ⇒
New York State on PAUSE: In New York we know that Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — State Attorney General Letitia James is calling for all voting in the scheduled April 28 Democratic presidential primary to take place by absentee ballot. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, both support the Defense Production Act, which would mandate private factories to produce certain materials like medical equipment. Read More ⇒
Kinney Drugs is hiring as it remains open and an essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More ⇒
The state’s attorney general is calling on Craigslist to remove recent posts attempting to sell fake items that claim to provide “immunity” to COVID-19. Read More ⇒
The New York State Department of Economic Development laid out a list of 12 fields or businesses that are considered to be essential. While some businesses may have both essential and non-essential fields, “only those lines and/or business operations that are necessary to support the essenti… Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Saturday morning that he will be touring four possible field hospital locations later in the day as the state’s number of positive COVID-19 cases climbs past 10,000. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo told New Yorkers, “We are all in quarantine now,” as he announced that 100% of the non-essential workforce must stay home to halt the spread of COVID-19. Read More ⇒
Tax Day is coming 90 days late this year — and you can thank coronavirus for the reprieve. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — On Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to close the border between the United States and Canada to all but essential travel. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said there is no plan for a national lockdown, advising her constituents to stay calm but vigilant. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — As concern grows over equipment shortages in area hospitals, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo called on Washington to release the federal stockpile of medical equipment, including ventilators, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Price Chopper/Market 32 announced Thursday the store is looking to hire more than 2,000 part-time or temporary part-time employees to “better serve customers during these turbulent times.” Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order Wednesday to restrict at least 50% of the state’s workforce from leaving home as the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic continues to spread. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — The state halted collecting medical and student debt for 30 days Tuesday and next year’s proposed state budget is projected to have a $4 billion to $7 billion revenue shortfall amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic as Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for national unity to fight it. Read More ⇒
FORT DRUM — A part-time employee who works at the Fort Drum Education Center three days a week has tested positive for COVID-19. Read More ⇒
In response to the ever-changing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Denny’s is offering free delivery for New York State locations. Read More ⇒
The New York State Liquor Authority issued guidelines Tuesday on restrictions for licensees and to-go delivery sales in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the world. Read More ⇒
The first north country case of COVID-19 has been confirmed, in Plattsburgh. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Restaurants and bars across the state will close for on-premise services starting at 8 p.m. Monday due to novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — concerns, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued another executive order late Monday afternoon delaying village elections statewide until the April 28 primary election. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County has confirmed its first cases of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. Read More ⇒
During a novel coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued another executive order regarding COVID-19, this time allowing the state to increase capacity to prepare the healthcare system to handle a potential influx of patients. Read More ⇒
Price Chopper stores across the north country will now be closing their doors at night. Read More ⇒
