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Hochul: COVID-19 winter surge is here

Hochul said she hopes the recalcitrant counties who won’t support the mask mandate will change their minds if the winter surge worsens.

Confirmed cases of Omicron variant, bans on elective surgery, and a new health commissioner for New York State.

James Smith took the oath of office Thursday in isolation after having tested positive for COVID-19.

An online vaccination link for Phase 1B workers is slated to open upon receipt of a new vaccine shipment, which is expected Tuesday.

In a rare admission of error, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he should have prioritized information about nursing home deaths sooner.

Monroe County’s new “yellow zone” designation requires restaurants to seat no more than four people at a table and close at midnight.

Monroe County officials warn of growing clusters of cases in the suburban town of Greece, Irondequoit, Perinton, and Webster.

City Council is expressing concern about the potential fallout after a state moratorium on evictions ends on Aug. 20.