New York state will be getting more aggressive about businesses violating COVID-19 guidelines in the hot spots where the virus has recently flared up.
COVID-19
Calendar preview: Riding It Out
This weekโs events keep things moving โ down the river and through the woods โ with leaf-peeping, sign-making, axe-throwing, and more.
Business leaders warn of child care crisis
New Yorkโs business leaders are among those warning that the stateโs child care system is broken and on the verge of collapse.
Cuomo acts to contain COVID-19 clusters
Governor Andrew Cuomo says heโs acting โaggressivelyโ to control clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks in 20 zip codes in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.
Cuomo takes steps to control COVID-19 clusters
The governor says just ten zip codes are responsible for the increase in infection rates, and in some of those areas, the rate of infection is as high as 30%.
Latest COVID-19 numbers in NYS remain “relatively flat”
The latest numbers released on COVID-19 tests in New York state show a total of 866 tests as being positive.
Cuomo says state will independently review COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Cuomo says the state will set up a review committee to check that any coronavirus vaccine approved by the federal FDA is indeed safe to be injected into people.
Calendar preview: A September ender
This week: Black Lives Matter, and 19th Amendment commemorations continue โ plus schnitzel, brats, beers, and … ghosts!
In 2020, do not dismiss fringe shows as frivolous
Will society embrace virtual arts presentations moving forward? The answer is being explored during the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival.
A classical conundrum
From virtual performances to reduced ensemble sizes, local classical music groups present revised 2020-21 seasons.
Several states added to COVID travel advisory
Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming have been added to New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory.
Open (art) house
A look at what will be presented this season by area galleries and museums, many of which are still in virtual limbo.






