More than half of New York residents polled recently say they'd prefer to see more data before deciding whether a state mandate requiring face masks in schools should be lifted. According to the results of a Siena College poll released Tuesday, 58% said they would like to see the early March ...

The New York state Office of Children and Family Services recently made $70 million in grant funding available to new licensed, registered or permitted child care programs in areas such as Chautauqua County, where there is a high demand and very few options. These locations — like right ...

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday emergency powers are still needed despite the progress police have made in stamping out weeks long paralyzing protests by truckers and others angry over Canada's COVID-19 restrictions. "The situation is still fragile, the ...

Sarah Saullo always wanted to be a nurse. Ever since she was a child, she played nurse to her baby dolls and as soon as she could she pursued education to make that dream come true. Taking care of those who are sick and need her help has been her main focus — and it still is. However, ...

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during its first few months, is still being felt by restaurant owners. Three Jamestown restaurant owners talked about the negative financial impacts of the pandemic with the Jamestown City Council during its work session meeting this ...

ALBANY (AP) — New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages, state health officials said Friday. Gov. Kathy Hochul pointed to a troubling rise in breakthrough infections when she announced the ...