New Brewery Opens In Western Massachusetts New Brewery Opens In Western Massachusetts
New Brewery Opens In Western Massachusetts A large party and ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed a new brewery to Western Massachusetts months after it was slated to open. White Lion Brewery officials opened its new brewery and taproom to much fanfare including plenty of music, and well, beer, on Wednesday, June 23, in Springfield. Located in Springfield's Tower Square, the new brewery began offering its craft beer in 2014.  The opening of the brewery experienced a 14-month construction delay due to the pandemic, but now the owner, Ray Berry, told 22News, his biggest challenge has been staffing. But good news, the word is they a…
COVID-19: US To Invest $3.2 Billion For Purchase Of Anti-Viral Pills COVID-19: US To Invest $3.2 Billion For Purchase Of Anti-Viral Pills
Covid-19: US To Invest $3.2 Billion For Purchase Of Anti-Viral Pills President Joe Biden’s administration announced the United States is investing $3.2 billion to advance the development of antiviral drugs to treat viruses, including COVID-19. On Thursday, June 17, Biden announced the Antiviral Program for Pandemics, “a government-wide effort to speed up clinical trials of promising candidate drugs and develop next-generation treatments for Covid and other viruses that may cause future pandemics,” according to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. As part of the plan, the National Institutes of Health will “evaluate, prioritize, and advance” antivira…
Miss Pennsylvania Returns To York After One-Year Hiatus Miss Pennsylvania Returns To York After One-Year Hiatus
Miss Pennsylvania Returns To York After One-Year Hiatus Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania Outstanding Teen return to York this weekend after a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. “The 2019 titleholders had the first two-year terms,” said Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Executive Director Debbie Butcher. Now it's time for new young women to wear the crowns. There are 22 Miss Pennsylvania candidates and 15 teen candidates competing. The competition for the crown takes place June 17-30 at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 N. George Street, according to The Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Winners will participate …
New Way To Schedule DMV Appointments Unveiled In Dutchess County New Way To Schedule DMV Appointments Unveiled In Dutchess County
New Way To Schedule DMV Appointments Unveiled In Dutchess County The pandemic has seen the Dutchess County Department of Motor Vehicles change the system they use to make appointments at the DMV. Dutchess County Clerk Bradford Kendall announced that the county is changing its appointment scheduling process from telephone to an online schedule system. Anyone interested in doing business with the DMV will have to visit the county’s website to schedule an appointment. Beginning on Monday, June 14, in addition to appointments in Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls, limited appointments will also be available in Millbrook and Beacon. Drop boxes will continue …
Support Surges For Elderly Morris County Man Who Lost Everything In Mobile Home Fire Support Surges For Elderly Morris County Man Who Lost Everything In Mobile Home Fire
Support Surges For Elderly Morris County Man Who Lost Everything In Mobile Home Fire Support is on the rise for a Morris County man in his 70s who is living in his car after his mobile home and its contents were ravaged by fire. Jim Kolessar has lived at the Sandy Point Mobile Home Park in the Lake Hopatcong section of Jefferson Township since 1995, according to a GoFundMe launched in his support. Kolessar’s trailer was destroyed in a sudden and fast-moving fire on Tuesday, May 18 around 6:20 a.m., according to the fundraiser, launched Wednesday by Sharon Sutton Leek. “Jim was able to get out just in time before his entire home was engulfed in flames,” reads the page, whic…
COVID-19: CT Unveils $1,000 Signing Bonus As Incentive To Get Back To Work COVID-19: CT Unveils $1,000 Signing Bonus As Incentive To Get Back To Work
Covid-19: CT Unveils $1,000 Signing Bonus As Incentive To Get Back To Work Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is offering extra incentives to get residents back to work after suffering through long-term unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamont announced a new “Back To Work CT Program,” which will provide a one-time $1,000 bonus payment to 10,000 long-term unemployed people living in Connecticut to encourage them to get new jobs. According to Lamont, “the program is designed to encourage long-term unemployed individuals to find work.” 
“Although Connecticut’s economy added 17,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2021 and the pace of the recovery is accelerating as …
COVID-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island COVID-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island
Covid-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island After a successful rollout of a free transit ride pop-up pilot COVID-19 vaccination sites at MTA stations across New York, the state announced it will be expanding its efforts, including a new site on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. In five days, Cuomo said that a total of 5,701 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at MTA sites. Following the success of the pilot during its first week, Cuomo announced…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By County The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is nearing for the Hudson Valley, which continues to see improved numbers as the region continues to combat the virus. Like the rest of the state, the Hudson Valley continues to see the positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 dropping, down to 1.61 percent on Thursday, May 6, an improvement from 2.06 percent a week ago. The seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in New York has dropped for the 32nd straight day, to 1.53 percent, the lowest since Oct. 30 last year, while the one-day average hit 1.22 percent, the lowest since Oct. …
COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews
Covid-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews A host of COVID-19 restrictions in New York are set to be rescinded as part of a massive tri-state effort as the country continues to recover from the pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Wednesday, May 19, most pandemic-related capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut after being forced to shut down more than a year ago. As of May 19, capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for: Restaurants; Museums; Theaters; Broadway; Retail; Shops; Gyms and fitness centers; Amusement and family entertainment …
COVID-19: Many Kept Traveling Despite Showing Symptoms, Study Finds COVID-19: Many Kept Traveling Despite Showing Symptoms, Study Finds
Covid-19: Many Kept Traveling Despite Showing Symptoms, Study Finds Despite showing COVID-19 symptoms, many Americans continued to travel normally during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers from George Mason University reported that they found “no real change” in daily activity, travel, and contact with others during the pandemic, even from those who showed signs of potentially contracting the virus. A team from the university’s College of Health and Human Services tracked the movement patterns of nearly 200 volunteers who showed possible COVID-19 symptoms. Of those being evaluated, few did anything to limit their daily movements, even when …
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data Westchester continues to ramp up its vaccination program, with thousands more completing the series as the county recovers from the latest surge of the virus. There have now been 223,878 vaccinations administered at the Westchester County Center, 53,976 at the Yonkers Armory, and 47,581 at Westchester County Department of Health sites as of Thursday, April 29, while officials said that Westchester is also teaming with local volunteer companies to continue its homebound vaccination program. A total of 325,435 first and second doses have been administered in Westchester since the program bega…
COVID-19: Here's When Massachusetts' Outdoor Mask Mandate Ends, What It Means COVID-19: Here's When Massachusetts' Outdoor Mask Mandate Ends, What It Means
Covid-19: Here's When Massachusetts' Outdoor Mask Mandate Ends, What It Means Massachusetts is set to become the latest state to adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) new guidance on mask-wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker announced this week that beginning on Friday, April 30, the state will be lifting the outdoor mask mandate and will begin relaxing other pandemic-related restrictions that were put on businesses early in May. As of April 30, masks will no longer be required outdoors as long as social distancing can be maintained. Anyone who is fully vaccinated will be permitted to walk, run, hike and bike outdoors alone or w…