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WBFO Albany Correspondent Karen Dewitt reports Cuomo had said Monday that if the trajectory of the rising infection rate does not change, the state is headed for a lockdown similar to the one in the spring, when the virus also spiked. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also urged city residents to prepare for a shutdown in the coming weeks. By Wednesday, though, the governor, citing negative news headlines, emphasized that a closure of all but essential services can be avoided if New Yorkers follow all of the safety recommendations from state and federal health officials. “There’s a big B...

3:17 Governor Andrew Cuomo is dialing back statements that New York could be headed for a second pandemic shutdown, saying if people control their behavior, it could be avoided. Meanwhile, the Democrat says he’s advancing funds to cash-strapped state contractors that are providing essential services.  Cuomo said Monday that if the trajectory of the rising infection rate does not change, the state is headed for a lock down similar to one last spring, when the virus also spiked. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also urged city residents to prepare for a shutdown in the coming weeks. By Wed...