Stating that he has been self-quarantining at his home for several days, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association President Michael Powers announced he has tested positive. Powers revealed in a statement that there are 56 correction officers and sergeants who have tested positive for COVID-19, including an officer who is hospitalized and on a ventilator. He also said that "hundreds" of DOCCS employees are … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Ignores Own Words To Complain About Federal Relief
Although NYS is repeatedly claiming it has the highest number of cases because it is testing more, it now claims that it is not getting its fair share of federal money because of it's high numbers compared to other states. The NYS Governor points out that it’s allocation is so low because the federal funds are distributed by population, not need. Governor Cuomo, who has repeatedly voiced the argument that the high numbers are due to more … [Read more...]
HONEOYE CLOSES SANDY BOTTOM PARK
At the order of the Richmond Town Board, Sandy Bottom Park in Honeoye has been closed, and the gates locked, as of Saturday, March 28. The order was prompted by the controversy caused by several children and young adults being at the park at all hours, playing basketball, and not being “socially distanced," as advised by state and local authorities during the coronavirus outbreak. The state has closed schools, non-essential businesses and … [Read more...]
COVID 19 SPREADING IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Ten cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in Livingston County as of Saturday night, March 28, all of them in northern Livingston County. 93 people who have been tested have had negative test results. The known cases are 1 in York, 1 in Caledonia, 1 in Livonia, 1 in Avon and six in Geneseo. All the people who tested positive have not yet recovered and are quarantines. There are no deaths. Two sites that have been identified as possible sites … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Causing Massive Unemployment
Americans jobs are being lost in record number. Worse still, the already alarming numbers are going to increase. Thursday it was reported that 281 hundred thousand Americans filed for their first week of employment last week. While there was a 33% increase over the week before, Goldman Sachs has forecasted that next week the number will jump to 2.25 million. That is eight time the number of people and the highest level ever on … [Read more...]
COVID-19 ALERT: INSURANCE SCAMS APPEARING
COVID-19 ALERT: INSURANCE SCAMS APPEARING Fake COVID-19 health coverage and other insurance schemes are being added to the scam mix as con artists exploit the pandemic for personal profit at consumer expense, warn The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud is warning consumers that scam robocalls. Text and email insurance deals are increasing. These scams may ask you to pay insurance premiums, without delivering coverage. They can work … [Read more...]
Your Questions Answered About The Stimulus Checks
There are questions about the stimulus checks. Who is eligible? What are the income thresholds? Will you get checks for children in the home? When will the checks arrive? Who will get a check? Single filers with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000 a year will be eligible for a $1,200 check. Individuals filing as a head of household get $1,200 if they earn up to $112,500 a year. Couples earning up to $150,000 a year are eligible for a … [Read more...]
United States Reports Most Cases of Coronavirus; Italy Reports Most Confirmed Deaths
"We are at war with a virus — and not winning it,” declared U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the world’s 20 major industrialized nations during an emergency virtual summit. According to a running count by Johns Hopkins University, the number of people infected in the U.S. topped 82,000 on Thursday. That's just ahead of the 81,000 cases in China and 80,000 in Italy. Italy has the most confirmed deaths of any country with more than … [Read more...]
Small Businesses Throughout NYS Eligible For SBA Loans Up To $2 Million
Small businesses hurt by COVID-19 throughout the entire state of New York are eligible for SBA assistance. This includes small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020. These companies may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to … [Read more...]
To All Americans Help Is On The Way
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reached an agreement with the White House on a $2 trillion stimulus bill to rescue the economy and help workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The massive spending bill, which must be approved by Congress, would establish a $500 billion loan program for major industries, provide $367 billion to small businesses and $150 billion in aid for state and local governments. It also includes a "Marshall … [Read more...]
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