JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The Binghamton University mass-vaccination site at Gannett Drive in Johnson City will end operations following vaccinations on July 26.
The Binghamton University venue is among four mass-vaccination sites that will soon shut down as part of the ongoing downscaling “that will allow the State to focus on localized vaccination efforts,” the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
The Queensbury, Stony Brook Southampton, and the Diana Center site at SUNY Orange will also shut down that same day.
(Sponsored)
How Does New York State’s Clean Slate Act Impact You?
On November 16, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law the Clean Slate Act which automatically seals criminal records for certain crimes. The law (effective next year), provides that misdemeanors are
“Borderline” Overtime Exemptions Require Careful Analysis and Precautionary Measures
Q: We have an employee who we believe is properly classified as exempt from receiving overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) but it is a “borderline” case. In
Over the course of the coming weeks and months, the state will evaluate the remaining mass-vaccination sites to determine “future necessity as part of the strategic downscale” based on demand, proximity to other vaccination sites, and other locally focused efforts. The transition reflects the state’s plan to focus resources in areas where the vaccination rate is lower than the statewide average through collaboration with local stakeholders, community members and partners, Cuomo’s office said.
New Yorkers are encouraged to continue to utilize the Am I Eligible tool to make appointments and check on the availability of vaccine at state-run mass vaccination sites. All open sites continue to offer walk-in vaccinations for all eligible individuals, Cuomo’s office said.
