I join Morning Show Host Doug Mosher beginning at 5:30am with the latest local news, weather, and travel information. I'm a graduate of Elmira College and I worked in broadcasting in the Elmira market before heading east to our community. Me and my husband Randy are the proud owners of two Greyhounds that keep us quite busy.
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New York’s Mask Mandate is Back On
New York State’s requirement that face masks be worn in just about all indoor public settings is still in place until at least Friday, January 28.
NY Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate
The New York State Supreme Court says Governor Hochul’s directive that all schools and businesses require staff and customers to wear masks is unconstitutional.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing is No Longer Required in New York State
Health Commissioner Mary Bassett says there will no longer be contact tracing required of local health departments in order to focus on vaccination and testing.
Another New York State Trooper-Involved Fatal Shooting Reported
The New York State Police are reporting another officer-involved shooting in which an armed suspect was shot dead.
NYS Police Warn: Tis the Season for Porch Pirates
New York State Police say people need to take steps to make sure holiday packages don’t disappear at the hands of porch-pirates.
NY Insurance Companies Banned from Discriminating Against Certain Dog Breeds
People who own so-called “bully breed” dogs and who are responsible pet owners are getting some protections from higher insurance fees.
New York Governor Announces More Vaccination Mandates
Governor Hochul plans to expand vaccine mandates to include employees working with Mental Health and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities clients.
New York Extends SNAP Benefits
Food assistance benefits are being maintained for New Yorkers in need for the rest of the month.
New York State Hands Down the Reopening Guidance Schools Asked For
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Department of Health are issuing the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines for schools ahead of the start of the new school year.
UPDATE: Manhunt in Shooting of NYS Trooper in Colesville Ends. Suspect Arrested
New York State Police say the suspect who was at the center of an 18-hour manhunt following the shooting and wounding of a trooper June 9 is in custody.
Scam Targets New York State Retirees
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is warning state retirees not to be fooled by a text message scam.
Wegmans/ Tops Drop the Masks for New York Shoppers
A couple grocery stores in the area are lifting their requirement that all customers wear masks while shopping.