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Governor Cuomo signed an executive order temporarily
modifying election procedures to help reduce the spread of the
coronavirus. The order suspends the
candidate petitioning process for the June primaries for Congressional, State
Senate, State Assembly and Judicial races, it also modifies the signature
requirements for ballot access; & modifies deadlines and procedures
regarding absentee voting.
modifying election procedures to help reduce the spread of the
coronavirus. The order suspends the
candidate petitioning process for the June primaries for Congressional, State
Senate, State Assembly and Judicial races, it also modifies the signature
requirements for ballot access; & modifies deadlines and procedures
regarding absentee voting.
Governor Cuomo announced 221 new cases of COVID-19 in New
York, bringing the statewide total to 950, 1 New York City Department of
Corrections officer has died from the Coronavirus, bring the state death count
to 4. The governor also announced a
tri-state effort to curb the spread of the virus. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced that they will limit crowd
capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, also restaurants
and bars will close for on premise service and will have take-out and delivery services
only, they also will be provided a waiver for carry-out alcohol. The 3 governors will temporarily close movie
theaters, gyms and casinos, all of these restrictions go into effect at 8:00 PM
tonight.
York, bringing the statewide total to 950, 1 New York City Department of
Corrections officer has died from the Coronavirus, bring the state death count
to 4. The governor also announced a
tri-state effort to curb the spread of the virus. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced that they will limit crowd
capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, also restaurants
and bars will close for on premise service and will have take-out and delivery services
only, they also will be provided a waiver for carry-out alcohol. The 3 governors will temporarily close movie
theaters, gyms and casinos, all of these restrictions go into effect at 8:00 PM
tonight.
Bassett Healthcare announced that their network is gearing
up to take on the Coronavirus issue, which is something that is larger than
anything they have dealt with before according to Dr. William Streck:
(Dr. William Streck 3-16-20
Bassett Hospital has launched a hotline for people who have
questions or concerns about Coronavirus.
The number is 547-5555; it will provide patients with up-to-date
information 24/7 on the Coronavirus and tell patients what to do if they are
concerned they are showing symptoms.
up to take on the Coronavirus issue, which is something that is larger than
anything they have dealt with before according to Dr. William Streck:
(Dr. William Streck 3-16-20
Bassett Hospital has launched a hotline for people who have
questions or concerns about Coronavirus.
The number is 547-5555; it will provide patients with up-to-date
information 24/7 on the Coronavirus and tell patients what to do if they are
concerned they are showing symptoms.
State lawmakers are still in Albany this week, trying to
wrap up the State budget early, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:
(Crouch 3-16-20)
2 members of the State Assembly, Helene Weinstein &
Charles Barron, both of Brooklyn, have tested positive for the
Coronavirus. The state Capital will be
closed to visitors & all legislative buildings will be vigorously cleaned.
wrap up the State budget early, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch Comments:
(Crouch 3-16-20)
2 members of the State Assembly, Helene Weinstein &
Charles Barron, both of Brooklyn, have tested positive for the
Coronavirus. The state Capital will be
closed to visitors & all legislative buildings will be vigorously cleaned.
19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced today
that he will have to close his offices in Washington DC and in his home
district. Public meeting & Town
Halls will also be postponed. More information
is available at Delgado.house.gov.
that he will have to close his offices in Washington DC and in his home
district. Public meeting & Town
Halls will also be postponed. More information
is available at Delgado.house.gov.
The State DEC announced that the
statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins today and runs
through May 14th, as conditions for wildfires are heightened in
springtime. When temperatures are warmer
and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread
easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins today and runs
through May 14th, as conditions for wildfires are heightened in
springtime. When temperatures are warmer
and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread
easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
Governor Cuomo announced that the statewide total of coronavirus
cases has increased to 729, and 3 deaths have been confirmed. The deaths were an 88 year old woman in
Brooklyn with emphysema, and a 65 year old man with many health problems &
a 79 year old female with many serious illnesses. Governor Cuomo said that they are working on
a plan regarding schools; he said that closing all schools brings up other
issues:
(Cuomo 3-16-20)
Cuomo said that they are working to increase testing for the
Corona Virus rapidly, they are trying to convince more businesses to have
employees work from home, and they are trying to increase hospital capabilities
rapidly.
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cases has increased to 729, and 3 deaths have been confirmed. The deaths were an 88 year old woman in
Brooklyn with emphysema, and a 65 year old man with many health problems &
a 79 year old female with many serious illnesses. Governor Cuomo said that they are working on
a plan regarding schools; he said that closing all schools brings up other
issues:
(Cuomo 3-16-20)
Cuomo said that they are working to increase testing for the
Corona Virus rapidly, they are trying to convince more businesses to have
employees work from home, and they are trying to increase hospital capabilities
rapidly.