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Police ask for tips after man found dead in the street
(North Lindenhurst, NY)- Police say a man’s body was found lying in the road Tuesday morning in North Lindenhurst. Officials say they received a 911 call about a body on Wellwood Avenue, north of New Horizions Boulevard at 9:20am. The unidentified victim was transported to Good Sam hospital and pronounced dead. Anyone with information is…
Pfizer says its vaccine effective against COVID up to 6 months
NEW YORK — Pfizer says its vaccine continues to be effective against COVID-19 up to six months later. Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers. The companies said the vaccine was 91% effective against symptomatic disease and was even more protective in…
Biden’s massive infrastructure plan
PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Joe Biden wants $2 trillion to reengineer America’s infrastructure and expects the nation’s corporations to pay for it. The Democratic president traveled to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to unveil what would be a hard-hatted transformation of the U.S. economy. It includes $621 billion for roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure. The plan would…
Opening day at Yankee Stadium
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Fans will be welcomed back into Yankee Stadium Thursday for the Yank’s home opener against the Blue Jays. Social distancing rules will be in place. New York State is currently only allowing the stadium to fill seats at 20% of capacity. Game starts at 1:05pm. Photo: New York Yankees starting pitcher…
Mets sign $341M deal with Lindor
(East Farmingdale, NY)- The Associated Press reports that the New York Mets, have signed a 10 year, $341 million dollar contract with Fransico Lindor. Photo: New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor (12) is congratulated by Michael Conforto after scoring on a solo home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Miami…
A batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine can’t be used
UNDATED (AP) — A batch of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has failed quality standards and can’t be used. The drug maker didn’t say how many doses of the drug were lost — and said it didn’t know how the problem would affect future deliveries of the doses which are badly needed to help stem…
Cuomo signs bill legalizing marijuana in New York State
UNDATED (AP) — New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Criminal justice reform advocates hope the legislation signed Wednesday will help redress the inequities of a system that has locked up people of color for marijuana offenses at disproportionate rates. The legislation…
New York gets the green light for congestion pricing
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials have given New York the go-ahead to resume preparations to implement extra tolls for vehicles entering Manhattan to reduce congestion. The state Legislature approved the plan two years ago and it was set to go into effect early this year. But transit officials say the plan was stalled over…
New York State budget deadline approaching
UNDATED (AP) — New York lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have yet to announce a deal on the state budget even as a deadline to pass a spending plan by Thursday looms. New York legislative leaders have given little insight about some of the biggest issues: including the fate of a proposal to raise taxes…
Pfizer says its vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12-15
UNDATED (AP) — Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The announcement Wednesday marks a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age group before the next school year. Most COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out worldwide are for adults, who are at higher risk from the…
Marijuana Legalization bill heads to Governor Cuomo’s desk
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and eventually allow marijuana sales to people over the age of 21 under a bill that passed the Senate and Assembly Tuesday. Legislative leaders will now send the bill to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The governor has ten days to approve or…
Stranded Dolphin rescued from bay
(Mahnasset Bay, NY)- A dolphin was rescued Tuesday night in Manhasset Bay. Nassau Police say they got a 911 call about the stranded dolphin around 7:30pm. Officials say the dolphin had become stuck because of low tide. Officials say a civilian and two police officers used a kayak to relocate the animal back into deeper…