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County executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks

KINGSTON (AP) — Six of New York's county executives called Sunday for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state's COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people. The bipartisan group of county executives cited Thursday's announcement by ...

As prisons close, communities look to repurpose buildings

One shuttered prison in Connecticut has been repurposed for document storage. Another is used to process and train newly hired correction officers. A third that was emptied of prisoners within the last decade remains unused. With the state's inmate population down by more than half from its ...

Cuomo: NY will adopt CDC guidelines on face masks

NEW YORK (AP) — Vaccinated New Yorkers can ditch their masks, even indoors, the New York City marathon is coming back and Radio City Music Hall will reopen to vaccinated audiences, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday in a flurry of announcements intended to accelerate the state's ...

State gives guidance for county fairs

While the Chautauqua County Fair has already been canceled for this summer, other county fairs have been given some guidance on what is required in order to take place in 2021. During a press briefing today, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced additional guidance for county fairs and local festivals throughout New York. Local governments must permit county fairs and local festivals and consider COVID-19 health guidelines this year. The State Department of Health approval will be required for events with over 5,000 expected attendees, consistent with existing review process. County fairs ...

This Wednesday: Get 1-shot J&J vaccine at the MHA and a coupon for McDonalds

JAMESTOWN — The Chautauqua County Department of Health is holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mental Health Association’s Jamestown location in the Gateway Center, Door 14, 31 Water St. This is a walk-in clinic. No appointment is necessary. ...

NY governor deciding whether to change mask mandate

ALBANY (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has yet to say whether he will change his state's mask mandate in light of new federal guidance that eases rules for fully vaccinated people. Cuomo said Thursday that the state's mask mandate is still in place as his administration reviews the new federal ...