Have You Noticed An Increase In Mosquito Activity In CNY?
The mosquitoes are going nuts this year in Central New York and it is causing an itchy situation for people who love the great outdoors. Continue reading…
View ArticleMadison County Man Arrested for Possessing Fake Vaccine Card
A Madison County man has been arrested by New York State Police after he was found to be in possession of a forged COVID-19 vaccination card. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Department Of Health Lifts Most Nursing Home COVID-19 Rules
The New York State Department of Health will be implementing guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that allows for expanded visitation at nursing home. Continue reading…
View ArticleElective Surgeries Limited at Area Hospitals Beginning Tomorrow
About three dozen hospitals around New York will not be performing elective surgeries beginning tomorrow, December 9, 2021. Continue reading…
View ArticleUtica to Offer Mobile COVID Testing in City Hall Parking Lot
Beginning on Monday, December 27, 2021 mobile COVID testing will be available in the parking lot of City Hall in Utica until further notice. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat is Florona?
FILE PHOTO: HINES, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Lisa McCray administers a COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine to Marine Corps veteran Brandon Buscher at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on September 24,...
View ArticleAnnsville Resident Treated for Rabies Exposure from Racoon
An Annsville resident is being treated for exposure to rabies after a rabid raccoon was found in the town this week. Continue reading…
View ArticleOneida County Offering New Testing Sites Offering 24-Hour Results
Oneida County is offering new mobile testing sites at the Turning Stone Resort Casino and Utica National Insurance Group, making more tests available. Continue reading…
View ArticleCOVID Update: New York Rates Falling Over the Weekend
Cases of COVID in the Empire State have dropped 90% since the peak of January 7, 2022. Continue reading…
View ArticleDiNapoli Audit Sheds Light On COVID NY Nursing Home Deaths
The New York State Department of Health was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York. Continue reading…
View Articlei3 May Flee Huron Campus Contamination
Some occupants of the former IBM site at the Heron Campus in Endicott are possibly planning to move out over contamination concerns. i3 has informed about 400 employees that the company had plans to...
View ArticleNew York State Takes Additional Actions To Address Zika Virus
The New York State Department of Health is expanding its Zika virus testing program. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York Identifies 324 Confirmed Zika Cases Statewide
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's Health Department says it has identified 324 cases of Zika, all associated with travel to areas where mosquitoes are known to transmit it. Continue reading…
View ArticleCuomo Announces Record Low Youth Smoking Rate In New York
The number of high school students in New York who smoke continues to go down. Continue reading…
View ArticleCounties With Infected Ticks
The New York State Department of Health has put out a report on the deer tick problem and what percentage of ticks carry the Lyme Disease bacteria. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York To Allow Medical Marijuana As Alternative To Opioids
New York state is now allowing anyone prescribed an opioid to request medical marijuana instead. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York's Reported Cases of Vaping-Related Illnesses Increases
Governor Cuomo and State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker are re-issuing a warning to New Yorkers to continue to refrain from using vaping products. Continue reading…
View ArticleFirst Death From Vaping In NY State
Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing the first death from vaping in New York state. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Flu Is Now Prevalent In New York State
State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker says that influenza is now prevalent in New York state. Continue reading…
View ArticleCuomo Reminds New Yorkers To Get Their Flu Shots
Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding all New Yorkers to get a flu shot as new numbers released today show sharp inclines in laboratory confirmed cases of influenza. Continue reading…
View ArticleCuomo Issues Update On Coronavirus In New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo is issuing an update on the status of testing for the coronavirus in New York State. Continue reading…
View ArticleCuomo Announces $40 Million In Funding To Deal With Coronavirus
Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing $40 million in emergency funding to deal with the Coronavirus. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Recruits Retired Health Professionals To Help With COVID-19
The ongoing threat of COVID-19 in New York State is prompting the recruitment of retired health professionals. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat Is It Like To Get The COVID-19 Antibody Test?
At the Price Chopper in North Utica I was one of the final 25 people Tuesday evening to receive a COVID-19 antibody test. The entire process took less than twenty-five minutes. Continue reading…
View ArticleNY State Conducting Diagnostic COVID-19 Testing At Griffiss
New York State is offering diagnostic COVID-19 testing for essential workers at locations across the state including Griffiss International Airport in Rome. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York State To Allow Nursing Home Visitation Once Again
For months nursing home residents have not been allowed visitors, but soon that will all change. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Association Of Counties Calling For Guidance On Testing
The New York State Association of Counties is not happy with the fact that local governments are being blamed for spikes in COVID-19 cases. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York Proposes Regulations For Hemp-Derived CBD Products
New York regulators are proposing quality control standards and a licensing program for hemp-derived CBD products that have gained widespread popularity in products such as tinctures, salves and...
View ArticleWatch Sen. Griffo Grill Howard Zucker During Hearing
New York State's Senate and Assembly put Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker on the hot seat during their virtual budget hearing on healthcare Thursday. Listen to Senator Joe Griffo grill...
View ArticleNY State Should Extend The Restaurant Curfew For Syracuse Game
With Syracuse University Men's Basketball entering the Sweet 16, fans will eagerly be waiting for Saturday's game against Houston. Those excited fans will have to wait until 9:55PM for that game to tip...
View ArticleIt's Now a Lot Easier To See Your Loved One In a NY Nursing Home
The New York State Department of Health announced effective immediately they are significantly reducing restrictions when it comes to visiting loved ones in nursing homes. Continue reading…
View ArticleAir Quality Advisory Issued For All Of New York State
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Department of Health are issuing an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state. Continue reading…
View ArticleState of Monkeypox Emergency Declared in New York
There's a state of monkeypox emergency in New York. Continue reading…
View ArticleFirst Case of Monkeypox Reported in Onondaga County
BONDUA, LIBERIA - UNDATED: In this 1971 Center For Disease Control handout photo, monkeypox-like lesions are shown on the arm and leg of a female child in Bondua, Liberia. The Centers for Disease...
View ArticleFollowing Utica Visit, NYS Health Commissioner Resigning
During her visit to Utica, Bassett called said she was impressed with all the detail that had gone into designing the new Wynn Hospital. Continue reading…
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