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Are you like many other people and thinking about getting some chickens for the backyard? We recommend learning as much as possible before you hear the first peep out of the little balls of fluff. Here's a good video to learn the basics:

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Earlier this week Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that given the continued decline in hospitalization and infection rates throughout New York, closing times for restaurants and bars will be extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. statewide beginning Sunday, February 14. "Our decisions are based on science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. The infection rate and hospitalizations have continued to significantly decline," Governor Cuomo said. "Accordingly, we have adjusted with arena and catering hall openings with rigorous testing and limited capacity indoor dining openings in New York City. We will also move the restaurant and bar closing hour from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. statewide on Sunday. We will continue to follow the science and react accordingly. If we keep the infections down and vaccinations up, we will continue to stay ahead in the footrace against this invisible enemy."

Twin Tiers Living is happy to announce we’re teaming up with Rich Lavere at Nutmeg Upcycling to draw attention to some of the area’s small businesses. Rich has been producing short video segments spotlighting some of the locally owned businesses for YouTube. We’d like to help spread the word and as such we’ve added a section on the site’s sidebar for the videos. Take a few minutes to check them out and more importantly, consider spending a few bucks at their place next time you’re out shopping!

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In downtown Kokomo, Indiana is a block affectionately known locally and beyond that's known as "Geek Street". Photo courtesy "Geek Street" Facebook page It's several businesses dedicated to pop and "nerd" culture that draws tourists from all over the country. The businesses you'll find on "Geek Street" are: Kokomo Toys & Collectibles Largest selection of vintage and modern action figures in the Midwest from the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s to all the new releases! Established in 2008, Kokomo Toys & Collectibles is a family owned and operated brick & mortar toy store specializing in buying, selling and trading. Comics Cubed Comic book specialty shop that has a wide selection of new comics, back issues, all ages books, trades, artist editions, mini-figures, supplies, and more. This unique shop buys, sells, and trades comic books. New comics every Wednesday! Also hosts Kokomo-Con every October at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. American Dream Hi-Fi Great selection of vinyl records and live music on Saturday nights. They also have a selection of movies, books and buy records. Kingdom Cards & Games They buy, sell, and trade cards and board games. Special themed events are held throughout the year, including Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering, and Pokemon. Do you think "themed shopping districts" like that could work here in Elmira or in any of our other small towns throughout the Twin Tiers? What do you think would work best? What would draw you there on a regular basis?

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday that, building off of the successful Buffalo Bills pilot program, sports and entertainment events in major stadiums and arenas with a capacity of 10,000 or more people can re-open with limited spectators beginning February 23. Following the model established as part of the successful Buffalo Bills pilot program, venues and events must follow similar guidelines, including Department of Health approval for venues and events, capacity limitations, testing requirements, mandatory face coverings, temperature checks, and assigned, socially distanced seating. The Department of Health's work to inspect eligible venues statewide is already underway, and thanks to that work, the Barclays Center has been approved to re-open on February 23 for the Brooklyn Nets home game against the Sacramento Kings. The success of this, and similar events in approved venues over the coming weeks will help inform the re-opening process for smaller venues in the future. "While we continue to fight COVID on multiple fronts, we must also get this economy re-opened intelligently and in a balanced way," Governor Cuomo said. "Live sports and entertainment have long been engrained in the fabric of New York and the inability to hold events has only added to the isolation we have all felt at the hands of this virus. Thankfully, our pilot program to reopen Buffalo Bills games to fans was an unparalleled success and now we are taking that model and expanding it to other large venues across the state to not only reinvigorate local economies, but also help bring some fun and joy back into people's lives as safely as possible." Specifically, in order to re-open venues to professional sports, sites must: Obtain DOH approval for both venues and events Institute a 10 percent capacity limit in arenas and stadiums Ensure all staff and spectators receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of the event Mandate face coverings, social distancing and temperature checks for all those in attendance Mandate assigned, socially distanced seating Collect contact information from all those in attendance to help inform contact tracing efforts Meet enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards Ensure retail, food services and athletic activities abide by all state-issued guidance

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Who else here died of dysentery?

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A new post was just put up, asking where the money will come from.

There's been a lot of discussion about legislative redistricting in Chemung County. A good overview can be found here, at 7th District Legislator Christina Sonsire's blog. That was posted Monday afternoon. However any ideas of the public being a part of the process were quickly shot down it seems. According to Sonsire: What are your thoughts on this process? Is there a need to re-examine the legislative districts and should the public have a role and input in the process? Should the legislative chair have the sole authority to decide what items ever make it to the agenda?

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During his briefing this morning, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo went over positivity rates, saying that the expected "holiday surge" seems to be over. In light of that, orange and yellow zone designations have been re-examined across the state. Cuomo said that Chemung County, which has been designated an Orange Zone since mid-October, has seen a positivity rate decrease from 7.90% to 4.30% Cuomo continued, announcing both Orange and Yellow zone designation across the state has been lifted. The only designated zones left in New York are downstate, including Newburgh, the Bronx, and Queens.

"Twin Tiers Book Club", formerly in the chat forums has been made into a new club in the clubs section.

Rather than a new topic every time something is added, moved, or taken down, I'll just add the change to this one topic to give you all a heads up.

What does Kate Warne, the first American private detective, have to do with the Twin Tiers and presidential history? Read on to find out! You can finish this article here. Additionally, there is an excellent article about Warne that can be found here. Additionally, there's a few photos on the internet that are allegedly Warne in disguise. You be the judge: The person holding the tent pole is said to be Warne.

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