New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Department of Health are issuing the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines for schools ahead of the start of the new school year.
Under some district's plans, even in the Utica area, students will wear a mask into class, then remove it when seated. The union that represents teachers in New York says that's not good enough.
Halloween will probably be a little different in Utica and Rome this year - even masks won't out of place anymore. If you're looking for a costume that exemplifies 2020, we've got you covered.