Flags Lowered in NY Marking 1Million COVID Deaths/Broome Health Dr. Talks COVID Status on Close UpFlags Lowered in NY Marking 1Million COVID Deaths/Broome Health Dr. Talks COVID Status on Close UpBroome Health Department Director Mary McFadden is the guest on Southern Tier Close Up to talk about where we stand with the current COVID situation.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Gov. Hochul Has COVID/Broome High Community Spread RiskGov. Hochul Has COVID/Broome High Community Spread RiskAdd New York Governor Kathy Hochul to the statistics for new cases of COVID-19 detected in the past several days. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
COVID Cases Climb Across Southern TierCOVID Cases Climb Across Southern TierThe surge in COVID-19 cases in New York continues and is spreading beyond a hotspot in Central New York and the Finger Lakes. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Subvariant Drives Climb in Twin Tiers COVID RatesSubvariant Drives Climb in Twin Tiers COVID RatesSouthern Tier COVID-19 case numbers are also reflecting the high transmission of the latest subvariant of the coronavirus.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Among Counties Recommended for Indoor MasksBroome Among Counties Recommended for Indoor MasksThe CDC is recommending residents of Broome, Tioga, Susquehanna and Bradford counties wear masks due to a jump in COVID-19 infection rates.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Masks Still Required on Some Broome TransportationMasks Still Required on Some Broome TransportationBroome County officials officials say masks are still required to be worn on the County's public transit buses.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Exec. Urges Vigilance as COVID Cases Increase AgainBroome Exec. Urges Vigilance as COVID Cases Increase AgainBroome County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, prompting the county executive to hold his first COVID briefing in months.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
COVID Milestones Passed in New York and BroomeCOVID Milestones Passed in New York and Broome Some significant COVID-19 numbers are being passed as cases again start to rise, this time due to a subvariant of the Omicron mutation. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
PHOTO GALLERY: The In-Person Return of So. Tier Heart WalkPHOTO GALLERY: The In-Person Return of So. Tier Heart WalkThe Southern Tier Heart Walk is back in stride, raising thousands of dollars for its in-person walk since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Eligible New Yorkers Can Get Another Free COVID Booster ShotEligible New Yorkers Can Get Another Free COVID Booster ShotNew Yorkers age 50 and older who received their first COVID booster at least four months ago are eligible for another free booster.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome COVID Death Toll Reaches 500/ NY Closes Testing SitesBroome COVID Death Toll Reaches 500/ NY Closes Testing SitesBroome County’s death toll from COVID-19 has now reached 500. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Some Parts of New York Show COVID UptickSome Parts of New York Show COVID UptickThe importance of being vaccinated is being underscored by an uptick in cases in New York.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
UHS Gets FEMA Money for COVID CostsUHS Gets FEMA Money for COVID CostsThe Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding United Health Services $3,069,039.02 to reimburse emergency protective costs during the pandemic.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Binghamton Business Leaders Urge Unemployment Insurance ReliefBinghamton Business Leaders Urge Unemployment Insurance ReliefThe Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is among those calling for state leaders to allocate $2-billion to the state Unemployment Insurance fund. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte