Author: Bridget Whelan
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Governor Opens 10 Mass Vaccination Sites for Children Ages 5 and Older
Select mass vaccination sites across New York State are now administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. “Parents have been waiting for the ability to protect their young children from COVID-19, and we are doing everything we can to make that possible,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Following the U.S. Center for Disease Control…
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Majority of New Yorkers Support Bill for Hospice Patients to Receive Aid in Dying
This story has been republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette. A Marist College poll shows that 58% of New Yorkers support legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives if they choose. In contrast, 37% oppose medical aid-in-dying, and 5% say they are unsure. A survey of 822 New York…
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Everything You Need to Know About the November 2021 Ballot Proposals
There are five statewide proposals on the ballot for this year’s General Election. Here’s what upcoming voters need to know about each measure. This story has been republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette. Five ballot proposals will be put before state voters on Nov. 2 during the General Election. The ballot proposals will address…