Large sports and event venues will be allowed to admit more fans ALBANY — COVID restrictions for larger sports and performing arts venues will be relaxed a bit in New York. Starting… Read more »
State to lift COVID curfew on gyms, casinos, bowling alleys ALBANY — COVID restrictions will be further eased in coming weeks in New York, with indoor fitness classes allowed to resume… Read more »
Partners to collaborate to get vulnerable people vaccinated at supermarket CLIFTON PARK — CDPHP, Market 32 and the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are teaming up to create… Read more »
Albany Albany County marks year of pain and loss since first COVID cases ALBANY — The Capital Region’s largest county looked back on the COVID pandemic Friday, a year to the day after… Read more »
New network of N.Y. vaccination sites to get influx of vaccine, Schumer says WASHINGTON — A significant increase in COVID vaccine supply and distribution sites is coming to New York state. Senate Majority… Read more »
State surpasses 40 million COVID tests, nears 1.7 million positive results ALBANY — New York state has surpassed 40 million COVID tests administered in the past year, with just under 1.7… Read more »
Schenectady Rivers Casino in Schenectady to host another mass-vaccination clinic Thursday; 1,100-plus doses available SCHENECTADY — Another mass-vaccination clinic will be held at Rivers Casino & Resort on Thursday, this one for people age… Read more »
N.Y. eligibility age for COVID vaccine will drop to 60 on Wednesday ALBANY — New Yorkers as young as 60 years old will be able to get vaccinated starting Wednesday. The move… Read more »
Schenectady Vaccine site at Rivers Casino in Schenectady distributes 1k+ doses Paul Hartshorne, of Niskayuna, sat patiently with his two granddaughters as their timer set to 15 minutes ticked down to… Read more »
184,000 vaccinated against COVID in 24 hours in NY ALBANY — The state set another COVID vaccination record Friday morning: 183,984 shots in 24 hours. The rush comes amid… Read more »
Montgomery County secures 4,000 doses of COVID vaccine for seniors ALBANY — Montgomery County has made a major breakthrough in its efforts to vaccinate its large elderly population against COVID:… Read more »
Nursing home COVID infections, deaths plummet across state, nation ALBANY — The Capital Region continued its slow progress on COVID-19 Wednesday, with slightly more people hospitalized with the virus… Read more »
Bald eagle found near lifeless in Gilboa, now recovered, released back into wild in Schoharie County, DEC says
For saving Damar Hamlin’s life, Buffalo Bills staff among athletic trainers honored at state Capitol (w/video)