Free COVID Tests Via Mail Available For New Yorkers Again
If you need a COVID-19 test, you may be able to skip the pharmacy and just look in your mailbox.
New York State Department of Health
Measles Resurgence in New York: How Protected Is Your Child?
Discover why measles poses a serious threat in 2024 and just how protected your child's New York school is in the event of a serious outbreak.
NY State Demands Recall of Toy Sold at Five Below
Five Below stores under pressure from New York State Department of State to recall popular toy.
COVID Era Isolation and Quarantine Rules Reinstated In New York State
A recent ruling by the New York State Supreme Court has many people worried that some pandemic related government ordered shutdowns maybe on the horizon.
New York State Announces Another Mandatory Screening for Newborns
The New York State Department of Health has announced that effective immediately, newborns in the state will have to undergo yet another mandatory screening at birth.
1,300 Air Filters Provided for Cleaner Broome County School Air
The Broome County Health Department has taken a proactive step to ensure the health of students and staff in Broome County Schools and licensed daycares.
Village in Upstate NY Finds E. Coli Bacteria in Drinking Water
One out of two drinking water samples tested positive for E. coli bacteria in the Village of Afton, indicating possible contamination with human or animal waste.
Better Dental Care on the Way for 5 Million New Yorkers
Dental care is about to get a whole lot better for five million New Yorkers who don’t currently have the coverage they need to properly care for their teeth.
Nearly Half of New York Overdoses Now Involve Fentanyl
A New York State Department of Health warning has advised New Yorkers that nearly half of all overdose deaths in the state involve fentanyl.
FAQ About New York's COIVD-19 Related State of Emergency
New York State is now under a State of Emergency thanks to the new COVID variant, omicron. This is what the State of Emergency means for you and those you love.
As NYS Waits To Hear From CDC, Mask Mandate Remains in Place
On Friday, June 4, NYS school students and staff believed they wouldn't have to wear a mask indoors anymore starting on Monday, June 7. Then, everything changed.
Head Lice Cases Seeing Huge Increase During Pandemic
Quarantining at home is causing infestations to spread to the whole family.
COVID-19 Confirmed Cases For Our Tri-County Region
Confirmed cases are changing daily
Experts Say Put the Lid On It
Flipping the lid can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.