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Hochul reinstitutes statewide mask mandate

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Dec. 10, that masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This is a major action to address the winter surge as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide—to be in alignment with […]

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In face of omicron, Hochul declares State of Emergency

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Nov. 26 urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Through an Executive Order signed by Hochul, the state Department of Health will be allowed to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures for in-hospitals […]

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Hochul signs open government legislation

On Oct. 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two pieces of legislation boosting transparency in state and local government. The first piece of legislation requires documents that are going to be discussed at open meetings to be made available on request or posted on the government’s website at least 24 hours […]

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Hochul authorizes COVID booster doses in NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, Sept. 27, a robust implementation of booster doses into the state’s COVID-19 vaccinationprogram, ensuring an efficient, equitable, and effective distribution of booster doses to eligible New Yorkers statewide. “Our top priority remains staying ahead of this constantly changing virus and protecting New Yorkers with […]

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Hochul provides update of state COVID numbers

Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers, on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “COVID-19 continues to spread across New York State and threaten the lives of New Yorkers, and we’re committed to driving vaccination rates up across the state,” Hochul said. “We’re working to get the vaccination numbers up and requiring […]