Efforts to increase pandemic relief checks to Americans from $600 to $2,000 at the behest of President Donald Trump received the backing of U.S. Rep. Tom Reed. The Corning Republican released a statement Sunday evening supporting the bump, which drew praise on Twitter that included former ...
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, said about $800 million for Upstate New York and New York state, separate from New York City, is on the way to help ensure the coronavirus vaccine and other coronavirus care efforts will be available. Schumer said local Upstate governments should not be on the hook for a single dollar related to the costs of distributing the new vaccine, along with testing or tracing for the virus. Schumer said the money will help to ensure New Yorkers can access the vaccine at local hospitals.. Schumer detailed the federal dollars as he explained what this ...
A common problem for public schools across the United States has only been amplified by a global pandemic: the shortage of substitute teachers. New York and Pennsylvania schools have been no exception. “It has been a significant problem for a number of years,” Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Whitaker said. Across the border, Gary Weber, director of administrative support services for the Warren County School District, has been dealing with the exact same issue. He attributes it to a requirement by the state Department of Education that requires substitute ...
During a semester “pretty much dominated by COVID,” State University of New York at Fredonia President Stephen Kolison reported a hefty price tag associated with the virus that topped $1 million. “We saw a significant impact on students and staff,” Kolison told College Council ...
Cattaraugus County Health Department announced during the holiday the death total tied to COVID-19 has hit 40. The 39th recorded death was an 98-year-old female who developed respiratory failure. The 40th recorded death was a 94 year old male who also developed respiratory failure. Through Thursday, the Health Department reported 2,204 total cases with 529 active. Recoveries from the virus totaled 1,635 and 37 were hospitalized.
The Cattaraugus County Department of Health reported three additional COVID-related deaths Saturday evening. The deaths, involving a 44-year-old man, 92-year-old woman and 71-year-old man, mark 44 to date in the county and six in the last three days. “We extend our deepest condolences to their family and the entire Cattaraugus County community,” the county Health Department said. Earlier Saturday, health officials reported the 41st COVID-related death and 48 new cases for Christmas Day. In Cattaraugus, 14 new COVID-19 cases were reported Saturday, upping the total to 2,264. ...
