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Author: David Robinson, New York State Team

News

Cannabis-related ER visits up 44% in New York amid COVID. What’s behind the rise?

May 13, 2023David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on Cannabis-related ER visits up 44% in New York amid COVID. What’s behind the rise?

As mental health problems soared during pandemic lockdowns, thousands of New Yorkers who use cannabis ended up in ERs. Here’s what we know.

News

As New York’s COVID vaccine mandate for health workers loomed, thousands got shots to keep jobs

September 27, 2021David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on As New York’s COVID vaccine mandate for health workers loomed, thousands got shots to keep jobs

Thousands of nursing home workers scrambled to get COVID-19 vaccines in the days before New York’s vaccine mandate took effect Monday.

Nation

‘There is nothing to investigate’: Gov. Andrew Cuomo defends New York’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on ‘There is nothing to investigate’: Gov. Andrew Cuomo defends New York’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes

The scandal fallout is growing as lawmakers mount a bipartisan push for investigation of the state’s COVID-19 response.

Sports

New York may allow fans at Buffalo Bills games — if they take rapid COVID-19 tests

December 23, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on New York may allow fans at Buffalo Bills games — if they take rapid COVID-19 tests

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is considering allowing up to 6,700 fans at Bills Stadium if quick COVID-19 testing plan is approved.

Travel

Is New York headed for another statewide COVID crackdown? Here’s what you need to know

November 11, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on Is New York headed for another statewide COVID crackdown? Here’s what you need to know

New York reported close to 4,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the highest since early May. Could the state go back into lockdown mode?

Travel

Traveling to New York? Here’s what to know about required COVID-19 tests to avoid quarantine

November 5, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on Traveling to New York? Here’s what to know about required COVID-19 tests to avoid quarantine

New York issued new rules mandating COVID-19 testing for out-of-state travel. The new order comes as cases surge across the U.S. What you need to know

Travel

New York to allow museums, aquariums, more to open. What you need to know

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on New York to allow museums, aquariums, more to open. What you need to know

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said bowling alleys, gyms, museums and other low-risk entertainment can open in the near future. What you need to know

Travel

What we know (and don’t know) about Northeast COVID-19 travel quarantine effectiveness

July 30, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on What we know (and don’t know) about Northeast COVID-19 travel quarantine effectiveness

Northeast states are the country’s last bastion against recent COVID-19 surges. Here’s what we know about travel quarantines role in limiting spread.

News

No COVID-19 resurgence in New York yet, officials say, but ‘if you were at a protest, go get a test, please’

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on No COVID-19 resurgence in New York yet, officials say, but ‘if you were at a protest, go get a test, please’

New York braced for a surge in COVID-19 cases after massive protests statewide, but coronavirus infections haven’t spiked yet. Experts still worry.

Nation

As coronavirus deaths mount, New York City examines ‘temporary burials’ on Hart Island, official says

April 7, 2020David Robinson, New York State TeamComments Off on As coronavirus deaths mount, New York City examines ‘temporary burials’ on Hart Island, official says

New York City is looking into ways to temporarily bury the dead because of the mounting coronavirus death toll, a spokesperson for the mayor said.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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