The state vaccination site for the COVID-19 vaccine that has been at the Dome Arena in Henrietta will close Aug. 15 and move downtown.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo
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New York state mandates vaccines for its workers
Cuomo will mandate the vaccine for front-line workers in New York state-run hospitals. Other state workers must be vaccinated or be subject to weekly testing.
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Cuomo lifts COVID-19 mandates after state reaches vaccination milestone
Gov. Cuomo lifted the state’s COVID-19 requirements regarding masks, physical distancing, and capacity limits at events on Tuesday.
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Limited-access legislative session draws to a close
With the state Capitol still closed to visitors, some say the lack of direct access to lawmakers has hurt the chances of some bills passing.
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State Senate approves anti-sexual harassment measures
The measures will extend protections to top staff in the governor’s office as well as employees of other elected officials.
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Cuomo, in remarks, redefines sexual harassment
“If I just made you feel uncomfortable, that is not harassment. That’s you feeling uncomfortable,” Gov. Cuomo said.
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State Senate to reverse Cuomo pandemic directives
Democrats in the state Senate are overturning COVID emergency directives by Cuomo that restricted bars, restaurants, and vaccine suppliers.
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Embattled Cuomo pursues strategy for survival
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s purposeful distance from the press amid multiple scandals is part of a damage control plan that is benefiting him in the polls.
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State budget agreement reached, nearly one week late
The budget increases taxes on the wealthy and adds funds for schools, renters, and small businesses that struggled during the pandemic.
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Fri COVID-19 vaccine at former Kodak site postponed due to weather
The appointments will be rescheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, March 27-29.
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Cuomo and State Legislature clash over proposed taxes on the wealthy
As the state budget deadline of April 1 approaches, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic leaders in Legislature disagree on raising taxes on the wealthy.
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Low-profile Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is no stranger to politics
Calls for Gov. Cuomo’s resignation amid sexual harassment allegations and a nursing home scandal have focused attention on Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul.
