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Missing NY Woman Found Dead, State Police Say Missing NY Woman Found Dead, State Police Say
Missing NY Woman Found Dead, State Police Say A 45-year-old woman who was reported missing in New York earlier this week has been found dead, state police announced. On Tuesday, June 29, an alert was issued for Angola resident Gina J. Baca, who was reported missing by the Seneca Nation of Indians in Erie County. This week, on Thursday, July 1, State Police said that Baca was located and was found dead. No information regarding her death was released. New York State Police said that the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Forensic Identification Unit are investigating. No other information was immediately available. Check back to…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program COVID-19: Hudson Valley Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program A pair of students in the Hudson Valley are among 10 who are the latest to receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school after being chosen in the fourth round of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Among the latest …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Westchester Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program COVID-19: Westchester Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program
Covid-19: Westchester Residents Win College Scholarships In NY Vax Incentive Program A pair of students in Westchester are among 10 who are the latest to receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school after being chosen in the second round of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Among the latest winner…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe
Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo nears a week without holding a news conference after a series of recent scandals, many are looking toward the next in line if he is forced out of office: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. Cuomo has been under fire for weeks, first for his handling of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, then allegedly attempting to cover it up. Now, he finds himself embroiled in separate sexual harassment claims, prompting for many to call for a probe of the governor, and potentially, his job. Earlier story - New Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations Spark Bipartisan Backlash, Some Calls To…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 37 more businesses, including three in the Hudson Valley (all in Westchester County), after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 279, the state announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8. In total, 1,867 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per viol…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
COVID-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended the state’s edict that requires ordering “substantial” food when drinking at bars and restaurants, noting that it’s been a law dating back decades. 
“In New York State, we have one license for bars and restaurants, there’s not a separate bar and restaurant license, unlike most other states,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing in Manhattan this week. The law dates back to 1964. “When we reopened bars and restaurants it was for outdoor dining, not outdoor drinking,” he said. “Any bar by our current law … our existing law, has to have food available. The…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care.  Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening COVID-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening
Covid-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening After meeting most of the requirements by the state before starting to reopen businesses during the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dutchess has announced a possible date to begin the process. County Executive Marcus Molinaro said during an online Town Hall with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, on Wednesday, May 6, the process "could" begin the week of Monday, May 18. Friday, May 15 is the current last day of "NY Pause," said Spokeswoman Colleen Pillus. The earliest date reopening could possibly occur is Saturday, May 16.  In order to make the reopening sm…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Sunday, April 26. The state health department reported 5,902 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 288,045 confirmed cases in New York State.  A total of 367 new COVID-19 deaths were also confirmed, bringing the state's total number of fatalities from the virus to 16,966. Related story - COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Albany 948 cases 49 new cases Allegany 35 0 …

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11. Albany 446 total cases, 20 Allegany 26, 0 Broome 117, 5 Cattaraugus 19, 1 Cayuga 28, 1 Chautauqua 21, 1 Chemung 60, 1 Chenango 61, 1 Clinton 43, 0 Columbia 77, 3 Cortland 17, 0 Delaware 39, 0 Dutchess 1,744, 146 Erie 1,472, 63 Essex 12, 2 Franklin 11, 0 Fulton 21, 3 Genesee 67, 2 Greene 37, 3 Hami…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties There were newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 54 New York Counties as the statewide total rose to 170,512. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,575 new cases of the virus, and 777 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,844 since the outbreak began. There were approximately 400 more hospitalizations overnight for COVID-19, but for the first time since the outbreak, the number of ICU patients dropped as hospitals continue treating and discharging patients. Cuomo has said that he’s “cautiously optimistic,” as he continues seeing the three…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties There have been newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 55 New York counties as the statewide total climbed to 159,937. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 9 that there have been 10,621 new cases of the virus, which resulted in 7,067 deaths. Approximately 18,000 New Yorkers are still hospitalized with COVID-19. Though the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll has risen to new highs, Cuomo said that social distancing has been working to help “flatten the curve,” and people being hospitalized for the virus…

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by Zak Failla