Deal Reached on $212 Billion NYS Budget
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Legislative Leaders came to agreement on a spending plan over six days past the deadline.
Nursing Homes
Broome Nursing Homes Expected to Better Report COVID Numbers
Broome County Health officials say nursing homes will be doing a better job from now on reporting COVID-19-related deaths to the county .
Healthcare Workers at Absolut Discuss Labor Dispute
The meeting is open to the public and media and will take place today (11-18-20) at Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 310 Nantucket Dr, Endicott from 3p-3:45p
Action for Older Person’s New Executive Director on Southern Tier Close Up
Action for Older Persons new Executive Director, Robbie Smolinsky, is the guest on the weekly, local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up.
More New York Nursing Homes to Allow Visitors
Restrictions on visitation at long-term care facilities like nursing homes in New York State are relaxing somewhat.
Most of Broome’s Positive Coronavirus Test Results are Healthcare Workers
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says the majority of positive test results for the coronavirus is in healthcare workers.
Hospitals and Group Homes in Parts of New York Can Again Welcome Visitors
New York hospitals and group homes can allow visitors at their discretion starting Friday, June 19.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 Cases Pass 50K, Nursing Home Data Release Considered
Pennsylvania Health Department Officials reported May 4 that 825 additional people tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to 50,092.
Broome Reports No New COVID Deaths While Tioga Numbers Soar
Broome County officials April 29 were able to report no new deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday COVID Update for Twin Tiers Includes Reports of Additional Deaths
New York’s daily toll of coronavirus deaths is continuing to slowly drop while Broome, Tioga and Susquehanna Counties report more deaths.