Latest local news about COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the state’s stay-at-home order until May 15, keeping the state in a holding pattern for another month. The previous order kept the shutdown intact, except for essential businesses and services, until Apr. 29. Continuation of New
Read MoreBy Ken Paulson Three handy tips for coping with COVID-19: Wash your hands frequently. Wear a mask outdoors. And subscribe to a local newspaper or website. When this crisis is over, we’ll return to the rhythm of our usual work and
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Examiner Media is more than half way to its revised goal of raising $25,000 for the outlet’s Examiner – COVID-19 Local News Fund, having generated $16,563 by way of 212 donations since the campaign went live a little more than
Read MoreAll New York residents must wear facial covering in public starting Friday if they are unable to maintain the social distancing standard of at least six feet between themselves and others. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he will issue an
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Even before the virus hit, Assemblyman David Buchwald didn’t want residents pestered by telemarketers during an emergency. Telemarketers are now banned from making unsolicited calls during a declared state of emergency in New York State, under terms of a law that
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By Marshall Tilden III It’s no wonder that wine sales are up significantly in our current global environment, as it is one of the few things providing comfort and sanity in an insane world right now. As I am sure
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo has entered a partnership with five other Northeast governors to devise a plan that coordinates a restart of the regional economy that has been largely shut down since last month because of the coronavirus. The coordinated effort
Read MoreBy Michael Gold As Westchester and the world battles the coronavirus, I have tried to keep my spirits up by finding joy in small moments of grace offered by nature and my fellow human beings. I go for walks around
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo repeated calls Sunday for a coordinated effort to reopen the economy as soon as possible, but it must include more testing and collaboration with Long Island, Westchester and hopefully New Jersey and Connecticut. Cuomo mentioned his plans
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At first, as the donations began pouring in, I thought to myself: the power of the web and social media is truly amazing. It’s a wonder — so much energy mustered with the click of a digital button. Last Sunday
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