New York's mask mandate will remain in place for now after a judge issued a stay Tuesday afternoon of Monday's ruling that the mandate was unconstitutional. Justice Robert Miller of the Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court issued the … [Read more...]
Mask Mandate Struck Down in Nassau County State Supreme Court
Nassau County State Supreme Court has struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate as unconstitutional. WETM reports Judge Thomas Rademaker wrote that the governor does not have the authority to impose the mandate since emergency … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Outlines Winter Surge Plans for COVID-19
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced her Winter Surge plans to deal with increasing cases of COVID-19. Hochul's plan focuses on five core areas: keeping students in school, doubling down on masks and testing, preventing severe illness and death, … [Read more...]
County Physician Dr. Berke: ‘We’re At War’ with COVID-19
County Physician Dr. Robert Berke stated "We're at war" with COVID-19 in a video posted on the County Health Department's Facebook page Monday. Dr. Berke, who has served as a public health officer in Canada, Africa, Thailand, and here in the … [Read more...]
NYS To Provide $65 Million to Counties to Enforce Mask Mandate
New York state will provide $65 million to counties to help efforts to enforce the state’s mask mandate that is place until at least January 15. This announcement comes after many county leaders, who publicly said they supported the mask mandate, … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate Resumes Today, Rapid Testing Clinics Available in Jamestown
A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Joins Lawsuit Against Universal Mask Requirements
State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit filed in State Supreme Court challenging the underlying authority of a universal mask mandate for public and private schools. Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department delivered the … [Read more...]
Universal Mask Requirements for Child Care and Day Care Centers Start Today in NYS
Universal mask requirements for child care and day care centers in New York State begins today. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Wednesday due to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections statewide. The requirement applies to New York … [Read more...]
