Central NY & NY State Politics
New York headed for shutdown if Covid trajectory doesn’t change, Cuomo says
Cuomo: NY headed for shutdown if Covid trajectory doesn’t change
Cuomo orders new Covid yellow zone in Oneida County
Cuomo orders new Covid yellow zone in Oneida County
The new zone covers the Utica-Rome area, Cuomo said.
Cuomo among contenders for US attorney general pick
Cuomo among contenders for US attorney general pick
It was not immediately clear how seriously Cuomo was being considered.
First person to get Covid vaccine in NY is a nurse in Queens
First person to get Covid vaccine in New York is a nurse in Queens
The nurse said she felt hopeful and relieved after getting the shot.
Final tally in Brindisi-Tenney House race won’t be known before Christmas week
Final tally in Brindisi-Tenney House race won’t be known before Christmas week
Election officials to correct errors, examine disputed ballots in 5-day review.
Rep. John Katko on GOP attempts to overturn presidential election: It’s got to stop
Rep. John Katko on GOP attempts to overturn presidential election: It’s got to stop
GOP congressman refuses to join colleagues asking Supreme Court to intervene.
NY virus hospitalizations still climbing, new deaths dip
Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations still climbing, new deaths dip
Hospitalizations are at their highest level since late May.
Khalid Bey’s mayoral bid to target job creation, but details to come
Khalid Bey’s mayoral bid to target job creation, but details to come
“Employing people has to be major,” Bey said today. “It has to be a major effort.”
Cuomo: Indoor dining under review, new rule for hospitals
Cuomo briefing: Indoor dining under review statewide, new rule for hospitals
Indoor dining ends Monday in New York City.
Editorial board ‘doth protest too much’ over election commissioner pay (Your Letters)
Editorial board ‘doth protest too much’ over election commissioner pay (Your Letters)
Former GOP chairman responds to editorial criticizing pay cut for county elections administrators.
New cluster zones possible Monday after Cuomo announces new rules
New coronavirus cluster zones possible Monday after Cuomo announces new rules
Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined new rules for when he'll order cluster zones in the state.
Cuomo: Gyms, salons can reopen in orange zones
Gyms, salons can reopen in orange zones with reduced capacity, more testing, Cuomo says
Until now, gyms, salons and other personal care providers in orange zones have been required to close.
Dozens of NY lawmakers ready to raise taxes on wealthy
Dozens of New York lawmakers ready to raise taxes on wealthy
State legislators are urging a return to session before the New Year.