The Mid-Hudson region was officially cleared to enter Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan for Tuesday as the percentage of positive COVID-19 cases continue to hover around 1 percent. Phase 3 will allow Westchester and Putnam and five other
Read MoreFour Republican county executives from the Mid-Hudson region appealed to Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a joint letter Thursday to accelerate the Phase 3 reopening to Friday, four days ahead of schedule. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Rockland County Executive Ed
Read MoreThe transmission rate of COVID-19 in New York State fell below 1 percent on Tuesday, the lowest rate in the nation as cases continue to spike in about 20 states across the country. There were 59,341 tests administered on Tuesday,
Read MoreEvery summer for nearly two decades, Westchester County has offered two evenings where families can gather for a movie as part of its Screening Under the Stars series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. This year the screenings will be
Read MoreNew York has the lowest transmission rate of COVID-19 of any state in the nation even though it has been gradually reopening areas of the state for a full month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the statewide transmission rate has
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order Wednesday afternoon that allows a second school budget vote for any district’s spending plan that is rejected by the public next week. The order comes six days before the new deadline of next
Read MoreThe Mid-Hudson region advanced Tuesday to a Phase 2 reopening, which includes nearly all retail and office spaces, including real estate and professional offices, with extensive restrictions. Wearing a face covering is mandatory and keeping employees socially distanced is required
Read MoreLess than 2 percent of New Yorkers getting tested for COVID-19 since the middle of last week are testing positive, helping to slow virus-related hospitalizations and deaths since the earliest days of the crisis. Of 58,054 tests administered statewide on
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order Sunday afternoon that will allow voters participating in this year’s Board of Education election and budget votes an extra week to submit their paper ballots. Cuomo signed the order that extends the time
Read MoreAs the weather turns more summer-like each day, there was good news Thursday for people who enjoy taking a swim on a warm afternoon. Westchester County announced that four of or its five swimming pools will open either later this
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