Y dot org now with the latest on what's happening in New York and around the world Here's Michael Barr Thank you very much Nathan governor Kathy huckel says New Yorkers and upstate communities are seeing spikes go up in COVID-19 cases And again they could face more pandemic restrictions if infection rates fail to drop Governor hoeke says the western part of the state has the highest COVID infection rates There's a lot of disinformation out there A lot of lies That's where combating that people are seeing something on social media on Facebook and they're treating as if it's gospel truth despite the fact that their own doctor may have a different message for them The governor also said anyone who feels they're at high risk of getting COVID-19 should get a booster shot New York City mayor Bill de Blasio says crowds will once again fill Times Square This New Year's Eve the mayor says that proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for revelers who want to watch the ball drop in person In Times Square we want it to be big we want it to be full of life who want it to be a great New York celebration Guess what everyone A big strong full strength celebration It's coming back This New Year's Eve Times Square everyone come on down we're celebrating Mayor de Blasio says people who can't be vaccinated because of a disability will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test Jurors will resume deliberations today in Kenosha Wisconsin and the trial of Kyle rittenhouse The panel met for a full day yesterday on charges the 18 year old shot three men killing two last year during a night of protest Prosecutors say rittenhouse provoked a confrontation while the defense says he feared for his life and acted in self defense Yesterday jurors asked for copies of the jury instructions legal expert attorney China Lloyd is with Cochrane firm The fact that they even asked for their own copies means that they're being very careful thoughtful and deliberate They each want to be able to interpret things possibly make notes about these jury instructions Attorney general Lloyd also says rittenhouse picked random names out of a drum to set up the jury from 18 people down to 12 The self described QAnon shaman will be sentenced today for his part in the January 6th capitol attack Prosecutors want Jacob chansley sentenced to more than four years in prison Global news 24 hours a day on air and on Bloomberg quick take powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts to more than a hundred 20 countries I'm Michael Barr This is Bloomberg Nathan Thank.