Recent polio-positive results came from wastewater sampled on Dec. 16; the last positive samples were from Nov. 4. Testing is done weekly.
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Polio found in Orange County wastewater after 6 weeks of clear tests

The Middletown wastewater treatment plant Aug. 9, 2022.

Recent polio-positive results came from wastewater sampled on Dec. 16; the last positive samples were from Nov. 4. Testing is done weekly.

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
 

'Love you boys': Damar Hamlin speaks to his Buffalo Bills teammates

Damar Hamlin was able to speak for the first time since entering the hospital, and he told his Buffalo Bills teammates via Zoom, "Love you boys."

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Jan 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) celebrates after receiving the necessary votes to win the speaker of on Jan. 7, 2023, to elect a speaker of the House. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
 

Recap: On marathon 15th ballot, McCarthy wins House speaker vote

On a marathon fourth day, after a chaotic week for House Republicans, GOP Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy won speaker of the House. Members were sworn in.

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Hochul vetoes bill that could end condo tax break for new projects

A bill that would let municipalities tax condominiums and co-ops as single family homes was vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

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Fraud was rampant in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation at the end of 2022 to increase penalties for those who commit fraud during states of emergency.
 

New state laws seek to crack down on COVID fraud in NY. What to know

The state laws targeting COVID fraud come after USA TODAY Network reported on systemic failures linked to billions in COVID fraud in New York.

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Varsity 845: High school sports roundups, schedules for Jan. 2-8

The Varsity 845 high school scores, roundups and schedules for Jan. 2-8, 2023.

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Warwick a perfect 10 following win over Valley Central

Warwick moves to 10-0 with a come-from-behind victory over Valley Central.

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State police investigating homicide in Plattekill

State police are investigating a homicide in Plattekill. Police say they found a 41-year-old man with gunshot wounds outside his home on Monday.

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Minisink, Port look to defend Section 9 Duals wrestle titles

Defending champions Minisink Valley and Port Jervis are the top seeds for the annual Section 9 Duals wrestling event on Jan. 10-11.

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