Keep up to date on everything coronavirus (COVID-19) related in central New York and across the country.
Mask Confusion: Where You Now Do & Don’t Need A Mask in New York
It might not be a bad idea to still pack a mask before heading out across New York State.
The CDC Says You Should Mask Up In These 10 Upstate NY Counties
The CDC is recommending residents once again wear masks due to high COVID levels in several New York counties.
A Variant of the Variant – Newest COVID Strains Are in Central New York
You an call it a variant strain of the previous variant strain which was an also a spinoff of the previous strain. But, whatever you call, it's here.
The Federal Student Loan Pause Is Being Extended Again
President Biden will allow federal student loan borrowers to pause their payments. Here's how it affects past and present New York State college students.
OPINION: Technical Foul: Crazy COVID Rule Still Enforced in NY
Is it too soon to use words like antiquated and archaic for a confounding COVID-rule that is still being enforced?
Masks Required on Public Transportation At Least Another Month
Don't throw away those face coverings just yet. Despite mask mandates being dropped across the country and in Canada, you'll still need them to travel. At least for now.
Masks Dismissed: Smiles Return to NY Classrooms This Week
Governor Kathy Hochul will relieve school children, teachers and staff from a statewide mask mandate this week.
Mask Mandates Still Recommended in 11 NY Counties
Despite the Governor dropping mask mandates in New York, including in schools starting March 2, there are 11 counties in the state where the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says masks should still be worn.
Hochul Expected to Drop Mask Mandate Today, Changes Coming for Schools
Governor Hochul will announce today that the indoor mask mandate is over.
New York’s Mask Mandate is Extended
New Yorkers will be required to wear masks whenever inside in any public settings for an additional 11 days.
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.