Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo Unveils State Reopening Guidelines; Tompkins County Ahead of the Curve
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In a Monday press conference, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) outlined a plan for reopening New York’s businesses.
Andrew Cuomo
From Ithaca to Albany: How Cornell’s Melissa DeRosa is Leading New York’s COVID Response
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While Dr. Anthony Fauci MD ’66 leads the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, another Cornell alumni, Melissa DeRosa ’04 MPA ’09, is spearheading New York’s response to the outbreak.
COVID-19
Pres. Pollack and Notable Alumni Sit on N.Y. Reopening Advisory Board, Cuomo Announces
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In an April 28 briefing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) announced an advisory board that is involved in New York State’s reopening procedures. Several notable members of the Cornell community, including President Martha E. Pollack, sit on the board.
COVID-19
Tompkins County Expands COVID-19 Testing to Essential Workers
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COVID-19 testing criteria in Tompkins County now includes essential workers, beyond those with symptoms.
state funding
$177 Billion N.Y. State Budget Leaves Ithaca Shorthanded, Mayor Says
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State funding to localities has hardly increased in the last two decades, according to Mayor Svante Myrick ’09.
Cayuga Medical Center
‘Healthcare Heroes’ Honored at Cayuga Medical Send-Off to New York City
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The Cayuga Health System sent two buses with 60 doctors, nurses and staff to New York Presbyterian Hospital to help fight COVID-19.
2020 Election
New York State Presidential Primary Postponed to June 23
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New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) pushed the state’s presidential primary from April 28 to June 23. His decision comes after 11 other states and territories postponed their presidential primaries.
Andrew Cuomo
In Executive Order, Gov. Cuomo Restricts All Non-Essential Workforce Travel
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After ordering 75 percent of the New York workforce to stay at home on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) has “closed the valve,” ordering all nonessential workers to stay at home in a press release Friday morning.
COVID-19 Testing
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Opens in Ithaca
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Ithaca’s first drive-through COVID-19 testing site opened Monday, testing around 70 individuals on its first day.
coronavirus
Restaurants Limited to Takeout Food Only, Casinos, Gyms, Theaters Shut Down Across New York State
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With COVID-19 cases on the rise, restaurants have been restricted to takeout only in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Casinos, gyms and theaters have been shut down, and gatherings of over 50 have been banned.