Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Chairman’s press release CHAIRMAN BLASTS STATE’S ABSURD VAX DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM “This situation has gone beyond crazy,” said Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell on Tuesday. “Governor Cuomo’s vaccination distribution quote-plan-unquote has done nothing but sow confusion in the state and Columbia County,” Chairman Murell continued. “Every day … {Read more...}

January 11, 2021    Governor Cuomo Outlines 2021 Agenda in State of the State Address Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today delivered his 2021 State of the State address. The Governor's 2021 agenda - Reimagine | Rebuild | Renew - features nation-leading proposals to not only defeat COVID-19, but also tackle critical issues facing New York and the country, including … {Read more...}

Monday, January 11, 2021 Chairman’s press release COUNTY DOH VACCINE DOSES SEVERELY LIMITED On Friday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the expansion of the state’s vaccination distribution to include those in the 1B category, which includes education workers, first responders, public safety and public transit workers, and individuals age 75 and older. Columbia County … {Read more...}

Friday, January 8, 2021 Chairman’s press release ONLY THOSE IN 1-A CATEGORY ARE CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE As the Columbia County Department of Health begins to offer open vaccination pods, on Friday county Department of Health Director Jack Mabb said vaccine eligibility remains at the 1-A category according to New York State regulation. “Those who are eligible must show proof of their … {Read more...}