CDC/NY Updates Vaccine Policy Opens Eligibility to 65 and Up: In an about face the US Center for Disease Controls has updated its recommendation and now includes seniors, 65 years and older, on their list of groups eligible to receive the new Coronavirus vaccines. The New York State Department of […]
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COVID-19 rental assistance extended to February
The deadline for renters to apply for help under the New York State COVID Rent Relief Program has been extended to Feb. 1, 2021 and eligibility has been expanded. The program provides eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will […]
State updates vaccine distribution plans
New York State is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in phases based on need and risk. Although plans remain fluid, New Yorkers in Phase 1a and segments of Phase 1b currently are eligible for the vaccines. Eligible groups include doctors, nurses and health care workers, and now people age 75 and […]
Athletes advocate for “high-risk” sports
As student-athletes from across New York state continue to await further instruction about when—or if—high-risk scholastic sports will be permitted in 2021, a growing number of youngsters, coaches and community members are demanding answers from state officials. Over the last few weeks, advocacy groups have mobilized in order to apply […]
Here’s to a healthy 2021, with resolutions from heart doctors
Deep in their hearts, everyone has to be looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. And who would know better about matters of the heart than a cardiologist? We asked some of the nation’s best about resolutions — what they’re planning for themselves, and what they wish their patients […]
