News Briefs from NYS: News about Covid-19

Cuomo: $1B Push Needed to Vaccinate New Yorkers
By Nick Reisman
Cuomo: COVID-19 vaccine distribution will cost $1 billion in New York.
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NYS Assembly Examines COVID-19 Impact on Farms
By Morgan McKay
Food banks held over 4,000 distribution events which helped serve meals to around 1 million households.
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Free Rapid COVID-19 Testing Begins Saturday in Rochester
By Brianna Hamblin
The city's goal is to not turn anyone away who comes for a test.
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Record 654 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Monroe County
By Spectrum News Staff
461 people across the Finger Lakes region are in the hospital.
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Cattaraugus County Parents Sue Governor Cuomo Over COVID-19 Restrictions
By Spectrum News Staff
A group of five parents claim COVID-19 restrictions are hurting their children.
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Albany County Officials: Widespread Vaccine Distribution is Months Away
By Spectrum News Staff
Hospitalizations climbed to another new high since the pandemic began.
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Everyday Heroes: Tonawanda Boy Opens Food Pantry on Front Lawn
By Katherine Chloé Cahoon
Those in need can come to 207 Claremont Avenue and get food at anytime day or night. Everything is free.
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Red Cross Real Heroes: Adult Good Samaritan Award Winners
By Spectrum News Staff
Gail McCooey-Alenikov and Megan Weston-Flanders have dedicated themselves to the care of others.
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