Seven other staff members in the maternity department at Lewis County General Hospital have not indicated whether they will get their shots, said an official. Source: New York Times
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Deadly and Untraceable, ‘Ghost Guns’ Are Becoming More Common in N.Y.
State and local prosecutors say they are concerned about an apparent increase in the weapons, which can be assembled from parts ordered online. Source: New York Times
Flood Damage From Ida? Your Homeowner’s Policy Probably Won’t Cover That.
Most flood coverage is offered through a federal program, though some insurers offer extra insurance for sump pump failure. Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey Residents to Receive Federal Aid After Storm
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has estimated the state suffered at least $50 million in damages. Source: New York Times
New York's Governor, Kathy Hochul, Questions Ida Preparations
Gov. Kathy Hochul questioned whether more could have been done to warn residents about the danger of flooding from Ida. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Students Hope Vaccine Mandates Bring College Life Back to Normal
Many of the state’s college students are leaning into the vaccine mandate, welcoming the chance to return to campus in person. Source: New York Times
Trapped in Basements and Cars, They Lost Their Lives in Savage Storm
The storm’s victims included at least 15 people in New York State and 23 in New Jersey. Some died as waters inundated their basement homes. Source: New York Times
At Least 7 Dead After Ida Tears Through New York City
A 2-year-old was among those who were found dead in New York City, the police said. Source: New York Times
In Pictures: Remnants of Ida Tear Through New York City
The remnants of Hurricane Ida tore through the New York City region, dumping record rain and flooding parts of New Jersey and the five boroughs. Source: New York Times
New York Passes Bill Extending Eviction Moratorium to January
New York is the first state to pass a new measure to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
Want to Know Who Might Run for Governor? Check the N.Y. State Fair.
Amid cows and crowds, the State Fair became a destination for potential challengers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, including Letitia James, the state attorney general. Source: New York Times
New York Expected to Extend Eviction Moratorium to January
New York could be the first state to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
Hochul Directs Funds for Covid Vaccine Booster Rollout in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who was sworn in as governor last Tuesday, has made clear that fighting the Delta variant is her top priority, Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions in Rare Special Session
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times