On Saturday nearly 3,000 fans showed up for a free, all ages, live concert event at Tompkins Square Park in New York City. Thousands of unmasked, people completely ignoring the state's social distancing guidelines and mask mandates. Literally slamming into each other, voices chanting, mouths open and spit flying.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Buffalo Friday with some very influential people including the former CEO of Google, City of Buffalo Mayor, Byron Brown and Thurman Thomas and while he was here, he announced the signing of legislation for a program to provide affordable internet to low-income families.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo said despite the fact we are months away from any kind of a decision regarding football season, it is a "theoretical possibility" that vaccines may be required for entry.
Cuomo is extending hours for New York's curfew rule for bars and restaurants starting April 19. Establishments will be able to remain open until midnight!
According to the New York State Liquor Authority, the food requirement with drink purchases will "continue until May 6, 2021, but may be extended or reduced depending on circumstances."
As the country races to vaccinate as many citizens as possible, pharmacies in New York State will be vaccinating individuals 16 years old and over with comorbidities.
It is amazing how just a couple of weeks ago in New York State there were restrictions on restaurants and bars on when they could stay open until and it seems in just a matter of days officials have lifted so many rules and laws
This development and update is the latest in a string of looser laws and recommendations from New York State and the United States Center for Disease Control.
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Governor Cuomo said that he will not be resigning after all of the sexual harassment allegations, but he will limit his power. He is expected to sign a bill this week that would limit his executive power that he was given during the pandemic...