#2152: NY Health Commissioner tests positive as state sets new record for COVID-19 cases | The Legislative Gazette

December 25, 2021 00:27:29
#2152: NY Health Commissioner tests positive as state sets new record for COVID-19 cases | The Legislative Gazette
The Legislative Gazette
#2152: NY Health Commissioner tests positive as state sets new record for COVID-19 cases | The Legislative Gazette

Dec 25 2021 | 00:27:29

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Show Notes

On this week’s Gazette: New York Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement in a Monday briefing that also documented the worsening situation in the state as the omicron variant spreads. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Albany County DA David Soares about bail reform. Also, we’ll report on a new business survey, which finds Capital Region employers will keep hiring in the new year.

Photo courtesy of Mary Bassett’s official Twitter.

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