That storm of December and January has become a drizzle now. DEC is coordinating resource deployment with agency partners and allavailable assets are positionedto assist with any emergency response. Updated on: July 20, 2022 / 12:38 PM Drink plenty of warm fluids or warm water but avoid caffeine and alcohol. First published on July 20, 2022 / 10:33 AM. The bill allows remote public meetings to. Governor Kathy Hochul has extended all prior executive orders, including the current gun violence State of Emergency, until further notice. As a result of being under a State of Emergency, licensees are still prohibited from making any cold calls. New York Gov. Please enter valid email address to continue. She announced the state has seen a 97 percent drop in COVID cases since the peak on Jan. 7. Hochul signed an executive order Monday to sustain the state government's disaster emergency powers, which allow state officials to continue various efforts to support COVID-19 vaccine. The Senate Republican conference proposed an amendment on the Senate floor to end the COVID emergency and Hochul's expanded authority in February. But be sure of this: Spend enough time in it, and you can still get soaked. Hochul gets her flavored tobacco ban in NY. 5.17: Continuing the Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Related to the Disaster Emergency in the Counties of the Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond and Queens Due to Conditions at Rikers Island Correctional Center, No. There really is only one person, the governor and her Department of Health, that are going to make these decisions and there's no input or oversight from the Legislature that's needed, and that's obviously not how we should be governing our state, Ortt said Friday. Zeldin tweeted July 14: "Kathy Hochul just unilaterally extended her COVID emergency powers AGAIN. On Tuesday, Gov. Katy Hochul somewhat secretly extended her COVID emergency order powers. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. This emergency [order] is just about purchasing rules, he said. Customers should also sign up for real-time service alerts via text or email. 4.17: Continuing the Declaration of a Statewide Disaster Emergency Due to Healthcare Staffing Shortages in the State of New York, No. 2 plow trucks, 2 snow blowers, and 1 grader from the Finger Lakes, 4 operators and 2 plow trucks the Western Southern Tier, 26 operators, 2 supervisors, and 1 assistant manager from the Mid-Hudson Region, 10 operators, 1 supervisor, and 3 plow trucks from the Southern Tier, 19 operators and 1 supervisor from Long Island, 1 ICS specialist from the Capital District. Beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES will be banned on the New York State Thruway (I-90) from exit 46 (Rochester I-390) to the Pennsylvania border, and the Niagara Thruway from I-90 to exit 22 (Route 62). The disparity has given rise for questions about the governors continuing expanded authority and if its an abuse of power. Metropolitan Transportation Authority is closely monitoring weather conditions to ensure safe, reliable service. When in doubt, throw it out! . So far, Hochul hasnt said whether she will allow the orders to lapse, which could provide yet another signal that the state is winding down its COVID preventative measures. They are distributed as follows: The need for additional resources (Operators, Trucks, Mechanics, EOI's) will be re-evaluated as conditions warrant throughout the event. The following executive order extends the state disaster emergency as set forth in Executive Order 5, as continued by Executive Order 5.15, January 30, 2023. The Port Authority is monitoring weather conditions. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency late Friday over the continued spread of monkeypox, followed Saturday by a public health emergency declaration in New York City. The numbers are holding. Prior to that, he covered the Capitol for more than a decade for the USA TODAY Network. 5.16: Continuing the Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Related to the Disaster Emergency in the Counties of the Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond and Queens Due to Conditions at Rikers Island Correctional Center, No. Kathy Hochul extended the COVID-related state of emergency in New York through July 14, despite declining COVID-19 cases. NEW YORK (WKBW) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the state's COVID-related state of emergency through April 15. Last week, she announced masks are no longer required on public transportation. If Hochul were to allow the second order to lapse, it would mean paramedics would no longer be able to administer the COVID vaccine. Staff can be configured into any type of response crew that is needed such as snow and ice, flood, chipper, load and haul, cut and toss, traffic signal, etc. Governor Kathy Hochultoday declared a State of Emergency for the entire State of New York in advance of a significant winter weather system forecast to bring a mixed bag of hazards across the state beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Monday. If you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain in your jaw radiating down your arm STOP and seek help immediately. Kathy Hochul said Monday she does not intend to renew her emergency powers related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 4.16: Continuing the Declaration of a Statewide Disaster Emergency Due to Healthcare Staffing Shortages in the State of New York. 330 external line and tree workers secured by NYSEG and RG&E. More than 200 New Yorkers with the virus have been hospitalized in intensive care throughout the spring and summer, down from thousands of people last winter. Stay warm, dress warm and SLOW DOWN when working outdoors. Gov. John Oliver slams 'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf for 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting, Mike McCarthy shreds ex-Cowboys coordinator after firing, Family raises 250-pound 'dog' for 2 years then realizes it's a bear, Influencer refuses to switch business class seats so family can sit together, 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Lana Del Ray, Kim Petras, & more, RHOA star Drew Sidora accuses ex Ralph Pittman of cheating, mental abuse, Original Gone With The Wind script reveals secret war over slavery, cut scenes, Good luck 'worming' your way out of this one, Kanye West and 'wife' Bianca Censori look surprisingly happy on dinner date. Were in a different place now. Kathy Hochul extended New York'sCOVID state of emergency this week. Stay active to maintain body heat. Gov. I want to make sure New Yorkers know that if circumstances change, Ill make sure I have all of the tools necessary to protect their health, she said. The Buffalo and Watertown areas could see up to three feet of snow through Sunday night. Statewide equipment numbers are as follows: For up-to-date travel information, call511, visit, Thruway Authority personnel are staffed around the clock and ready to respond to the storm with 678 operators and supervisors statewide. Jon grew up in the Buffalo area and graduated from the University at Albany. But Hochul's political foes have called the extension of the executive order a power grab. Thruway has shifted. Winter hiking and skiing safety and preparedness are extremely important no matter your physical ability or destination. Gov. That order, in place since the first Omicron wave began last November, paved the way for the Hochul administration to buy $637 million in at-home COVID tests from a single vendor, who was also a campaign contributor, without competitive bidding in January, according to the Times Union. I would argue that the fact that it's still with us almost a year later is a sign that it's not a short-term emergency, but it's a structural problem we need to deal with and emergency measures aren't going to cut it.. Kathy Hochul announced Monday she will not extend the COVID-19 state of emergency amid falling caseloads and rising criticism of her use of the powers ahead of the Nov. 8 election that. With hospitalizations on the rise, the extension gives the state flexibility to troubleshoot hospital capacity issues. Erie County in early March dropped its state of emergency in response to Covid-19, which had been in effect for almost exactly two years. For more safety tips, visit the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Safety Tips web page at www.dhses.ny.gov/safety. DEC reminds those responsible for the large-scale removal and disposal of snow to follow best management practices to help prevent flooding and reduce the potential for pollutants like salt,sand, oils, trash and other debris in snow from affecting water quality. Suspension and modification of laws relating to the Disaster Emergency set forth in Executive Order 26. And that is a very specific booster; its highly protective.. Kathy Hochul extended New York's COVID state of emergency this week. For the latest information about Port Authority facilities, please check social media, sign up for PA alerts or download one of the PA mobile apps, including RidePATH which provides real-time updates and alerts for PATH service. With the potential for a fall COVID wave, the governor said she didnt want to hamstring the number of professions allowed to administer a COVID vaccine. Kathy Hochul has until the end of Monday to decide whether to extend some of her last remaining emergency powers as she. The purchase has drawn significant criticism from her Republican foes, including Zeldin, who accused the governor of pay-to-play. This includes an additional 800 external line and tree workers secured by National Grid. Hochul has two COVID-related executive orders that are due to expire this month, including a measure that allows her administration to purchase COVID-related goods and services without a competitive bidding process. "We are now distributing, as we speak, three million test kids to school districts to make sure that every student and members of their staff can test before the first day. MTA Bridges and Tunnels will ban empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks beginning at 8:00 p.m. Thursday through 8:00 p.m. Friday. /. Kathy Hochul (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and more officials speak at the opening of the Grand Central Madison terminal for LIRR service. Ben Tsujimoto can be reached at btsujimoto@buffnews.com, at (716) 849-6927 or on Twitter at @Tsuj10. The leading cause of death and injuries during winter storms is transportation accidents. Albany, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York Gov. The state contacted multiple vendors to acquire enough tests to distribute to schools to protect New Yorks teachers, students, and parents, andDigital Gadgets was the only vendor that was able to fulfill this urgent need. Deployed resources include operators and supervisors, and large plow trucks. A family of four can earn up to $5,485 per month and still qualify for assistance, according to the governor's office. Before getting behind the wheel, review these safety tips: -Frostbite: Symptoms include loss of feeling, a white or pale appearance in fingers, toes, ears, and nose. Kathy Hochul's latest extension of emergency powers to deal with Covid-19. As of midnight, New York's emergency declaration for the Covid-19 pandemic is over. We want all New Yorkers to get where they need to go safely to celebrate the holidays with loved ones.". Kathy Hochul said Monday she will let a COVID-19 state of emergency expire as cases continue to decline and criticism from her Republican . David Ige announced Friday that residents will have until November to renew expired driver's licenses and. Hochuls COVID emergency powers expire soon. Over much of the past year, she has extended both orders month after month, arguing that they remained a necessary precaution while the pandemic lingers and transmission rates fluctuate. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The current emergency will persist through Sept. 12. You have permission to edit this article. Kathy Hochul is facing sharp criticism for keeping in place a COVID-19 state of emergency that dates back to her predecessor that some say serves largely to benefit her campaign donors. A donor tied to $300,000 in campaign donations received $637 million in state business for rapid tests that were twice the cost of those provided by other state vendors. We are close to the end of the Omicron variants surge through New York. Gov. Kudos to Gov. These alerts are also available via the MTA's apps: MYmta and TrainTime. Kathy Hochul extended the COVID-related state of emergency in New York through July 14, despite declining COVID-19 cases. Hochul signed the executive. Please, avoid travel on Friday and Saturday given the conditions most of the state will face. DEC is advising backcountry users to be aware of and prepared for winter conditions. 2023 New York Public Radio. It was slated to expire Tuesday. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023. 800 external line and tree workers secured by Con Edison. Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced details of key proposals from her Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget to grow jobs and boost the economy in Western New York. According to WIVB, Hochul said emergency powers were important during the pandemic to secure Covid testing kits, expand access to vaccinations, and more, but said Covid numbers have remained low. If you are planning to travel this weekend do everything you can to travel tonight instead or wait until Sunday morning. Donate today, Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations. Kathy Hochul extends pandemic SNAP assistance, adds $234 million in funds Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor Gov. Will she extend them? Gov. But it wouldnt have an effect on their ability to give the monkeypox and polio vaccination shots. 26.2: Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency, No. During and immediately following periods of heavy snowfall, avoid open, exposed areas like bare summits and use extreme caution when traveling on or near open slopes. Gov. Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take all necessary precautions, if traveling this week, and plan ahead for significant weather impacts. All rights reserved. Hochul gets her flavored tobacco ban in NY. The state of emergency has allowed the Hochul administration to secure additional staff for veterans, keep a COVID hotline running and deploy pop-up vaccination and testing sites amid new variants, according to the Hochul administration. But critics say current caseloads mean the governor should let the executive orders maintaining the state of emergency expire. Its just another desperate attempt at clinging onto unilateral power, like her predecessor before her, Republican state Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt tweeted July 14. Check the latest closings and delays for schools, business, and churches around CNY and the Mohawk Valley. The State Department of Transportation is monitoring weather conditions and is prepared to respond with 3,450 supervisors and operators. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023. New York Gov. I think it really is important that we get back to sort of three branches of governing and that Governor Hochul understands that she owes us and the public, by proxy or by extension, an explanation as to what's going into these decisions and when we can expect the emergency to end, Ortt said. We now have booster shots, which I'm encouraging everybody to get that booster like I just did. In 21 states, COVID-19 emergency orders have expired. Some people could interpret the ending of the emergency order as a sign the state isnt taking COVID seriously anymore, Hammond said, but that wouldnt be an accurate interpretation. It also allows EMTs with paramedic training to administer COVID and flu vaccinations. By: News 12 Staff. Motorists can also sign up for. Hochul has issued separate emergency orders for both of those vaccines, which will continue on. Kathy Hochul will let COVID emergency powers expire, We rely on your support to make local news available to all. Gov. There was a problem saving your notification. William A. Barclay, minority leader in the state Assembly, tweeted his reaction to Hochul's executive order: "Gov. Hochul signed the executive order on Tuesday. Governor Kathy Hochul has issued an Executive Order extending New York's state of emergency declaration for COVID-19. Always match your speed to the road and weather conditions. I want to just give ourselves another month to assess whether or not we needed that extra ability to have additional people be able to give vaccines, and that is really primarily how were using it right now, the governor said last month. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hochul on Aug. 13 declared a disaster emergency in the state related to COVID-19 a state of emergency that has remained in effect since March 3, 2020. The pool is getting a new liner, gutter and deck, along with new filtration systems. Thruway Authority personnel are staffed around the clock and ready to respond to the storm with 678 operators and supervisors statewide. Kudos to Gov. Thanks for contacting us. The MTA will wait until at least 2024 to contemplate raising transit fares, Gov. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Hochul, Hazel Crampton-Hays, clarified the governor was referring only to the contract-related order. Never plug appliances into a power strip or extension cord. Thursday into Friday, rain, snow showers and strong winds are forecast for most of the state with rainfall amounts of up to three inches possible in some places. NYC brought itself back to life once before but can it again? The Erie County Department of Health Tuesday emphasized that low Covid-19 case numbers no longer paint the full picture of community spread, as neither Erie County nor New York State data includes at-home test results. Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on Wednesday sent a letter to Gov. New York State Park Police and park personnel are on alert and closely monitoring weather conditions and impacts. State of Emergency Extended . Hochul has renewed a state of emergency for months that has suspended state purchasing rules which, the Times Union reported Tuesday, let a rapid testing company called Digital Gadgets led by a campaign donor secure $637 million in no-bid business from the state Department of Health since December. Gov. Kathy Hochul has extended New York's monkeypox state of emergency through Oct. 27. The governor said she will not extend special pandemic powers that included a. The need for COVID tests, testing sites, vaccines and others persists, according to the governors office. We rely on your support to make local news available to all, Astoria pool will be closed this summer for renovations: Parks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a substantial drop in COVID cases in New York State. e-mails which provide the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway. Hochul has renewed a state of emergency for months that has suspended state purchasing rules which, the Times Union reported Tuesday, let a rapid testing company called Digital Gadgets . In addition to hazardous roads, strong winds will likely cause power outages. Additional information is available, New York State Park Police and park personnel are on alert and closely monitoring weather conditions and impacts. All affected residency locations will be staffed for 24/7 operation throughout the duration of the event. NEW YORK (WKBW) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the state's COVID-related state of emergency through April 15. Kathy Hochul declared a "disaster emergency" for the state in anticipation of the newly-identified omicron variant of COVID-19. Real estate licensees may not make any unsolicited phone calls to a member of the public [] Now, with the first of those orders set to lapse at the end of Monday, Hochul was asked whether she intends to renew her emergency powers and said she "will not be renewing them this time." Kathy Hochul unveiled a new "winter surge plan" on Dec. 31 to combat rising COVID cases and hospitalizations in New York. The Democratic governor declared a state of emergency for the entire state of New York through Jan. 15, 2022, when it will be evaluated if the order needs to be extended. While the governor has said her administration has been following the states contracting rules in recent months, she has faced criticism particularly from her Republican foes, including gubernatorial opponent Rep. Lee Zeldin for using her emergency powers to bypass them last winter. ", Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Instead, they deal with two key areas of the states COVID response: contracting and health care personnel. Kathy Hochul announced on November 15, 2021. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Below normal, freezing temperatures with low wind chills are expected to persist through Monday for upstate regions. Park visitors should check. A second order in November made it even easier for the state to stock up on supplies without worrying about bidding requirements or the typical oversight of the state comptroller over contracts. The incumbent Democrat who is seeking to be elected to the executive chamber for the first time since taking over after Andrew Cuomo stepped down last year has renewed two executive orders each month since first issuingthem as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus hit the state late last year. During this ongoing pandemic and amid emerging variants, the emergency order provides the State with flexibility to protect vulnerable New Yorkers and swiftly respond to urgent needs, Lesswing said in a subsequent statement. Kathy Hochul does not expect students, teachers or staff to have to wear masks in New York classrooms this fall. Hochul announced on Monday. "Our agencies are well prepared, coordinated and ready to deploy assets and equipment if needed to respond to the storm. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. This Executive Order extends the state disaster emergency as continued in Executive Order 3.15 until February 15, 2023. Hochul said she won't hesitate to reinstate her emergency powers if the state's COVID. Public and private snow removal operators should be aware of these safety issues during and after the storm. The app provides motorists direct access to real-time traffic information, live traffic cameras, and navigation assistance while on the go. We've received your submission. The State Department of Transportation is preparing to close the following roads in Erie County to all traffic starting at 6 a.m. Friday until conditions improve: A restriction for trucks "Trucks Use Right Lane" on Interstate 81 from Exit 32 (Central Square) to Exit 51 (Alex Bay) starting at noon Friday. Kathy Hochul let her COVID-19 state of emergency lapse on Monday as cases of the virus continue to remain relatively low and criticism from her Republican opponents mounts.. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Heavy rain and snow, strong winds, coastal and lakeshore flooding and flash freezing are all possible in various regions across the state throughout the holiday weekend. Were at kind of a low boil, right? / CBS New York. Gov. New York is no longer under a Covid-19 state of emergency after Gov. Heavy Rain and Snow, Strong Winds, Coastal and Lakeshore Flooding, Flash Freezing, Extremely Low Wind Chills and Power Outages All Possible Over Next Several Days as Winter Storm Moves Across New York State, Beginning 6 a.m. Friday Full Commercial Vehicle Ban on NYS Thruway (I-90) between Exit 46 (Rochester, I-390) and the Pennsylvania Border, and Soft Closures on Interstates and State Highways in Western New York, New York's Utilities Surging Additional 2,200 External Workers to Respond to the Storm; State Assets and Personnel Ready to Deploy to Impacted Areas, Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers Traveling for the Holidays to Leave on Thursday or Wait Until Sunday to Travel, as Road Conditions Across the State Will be Dangerous Friday and Saturday. Burstein cautioned against relying on testing data and cited wastewater levels as a metric that better reflects community spread. Plan your stops and keep more distance between cars. Gothamist is a website about New York City news, arts, events and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio. Pandemic Lessons: How can we push through the last few weeks of winter? DEC is advising backcountry users to be aware of and prepared for winter conditions. Winds on Friday and Saturday will be strong enough to cause downed trees and power lines. Please, avoid travel on Friday and Saturday given the conditions most of the state will face. MTA employees will be poised to respond to any weather-related issues and remove any downed trees that may fall across tracks. Governor Kathy Hochul has extended all prior executive orders, including the current gun violence State of Emergency, until October 8, 2021. The county's seven-day rolling average of cases per 100,000 people is 16.4 as of July 18; that metric peaked at 283.3 on Jan. 8, according to state data. The State's Emergency Operations Center will be opening Friday morning. 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