The governor says that the proposed relief package doesn’t come near to the need, and would have to be a short-term bill until March.
COVID-19
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RRH doctor: ‘We’re running out of nurses and respiratory therapists’
Medical staff are exhausted as they care for this wave of COVID-19 patients — more than 2x the number hospitalized in the spring’s peak surge.
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Monroe County’s hospitals brace for influx of COVID-19 patients
University of Rochester Medical Center selectively postpones elective procedures as COVID-19 surges again in Monroe County.
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Eastman Opera Theatre figures out its first virtual production
Performing live opera in a theater has been impossible during the pandemic, but Eastman Opera Theatre has found a solution with “Our Voices.”
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More grim, record-breaking COVID-19 case numbers for Monroe County
County officials reported Monday confirming 541 new cases of COVID-19, the highest single-day total yet.
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Cuomo worried about increasing COVID-19 cases and Thanksgiving’s impact
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned of a possible rise in coronavirus cases after Thanksgiving at his Wednesday briefing in Rochester.
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Orange zone communities look to rapid testing to limit shutdowns
The towns of Brighton and Irondequoit are planning drive-through, rapid COVID-19 testing sites, to be initiated as early as next week.
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Cuomo asks NYers not to gather for Thanksgiving
Governor Andrew Cuomo has also warned that parts of the City of Rochester and other microclusters across the state may see new restrictions.
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Calendar preview: Look, listen, dance
This week’s calendar preview features events to accompany long stretches at home, with online workshops, lectures, and dance performances.
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Free learning pods provide much-needed option for city families
During the pandemic, learning pods have become an answer for some students. But not every family can afford to hire private tutors.
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December state legislative session not ruled out
With elections over, the New York State Legislature is facing pressure to reconvene and deal with pandemic-related economic problems.
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COVID-19 numbers for Monroe County show some declines in latest daily report
Tuesday’s report from the Monroe County Department of Health shows 187 new cases of COVID-19, down from the previous day’s 315 cases.
