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Lindenhurst man critically injured in crash
(Lindenhust, NY) A Lindenhurst man was critically injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Suffolk Police say 27-year-old Michael Degore, was driving southbound on South Strong Avenue when he veered off the roadway, struck a telephone pole and then crashed into a parked vehicle. Police say Degore, was ejected from the vehicle, which caught on…
Health officials say NY variant of COVID-19 is spreading
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say the COVID-19 variant that was first detected in New York City now accounts for about two in five coronavirus cases in the city. That suggests that the variant spreads more easily than the older strain of the virus. But the city health officials said Wednesday they’ve seen no…
Firefighter enters not guilty plea in wrong way fatal crash
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say a New York City firefighter drove drunk in the wrong direction before crashing into a car driven by a high school teacher, killing him instantly. Firefighter Joseph Norris pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges including aggravated vehicular homicide in the Nov. 20, 2020, death of 44-year-old teacher Anthony Mariano.…
Police help deliver baby during rush hour
(East Patchogue, NY)- Suffolk County Police helped to safely deliver a baby during rush hour on Thursday morning in East Patchogue. Police say the mom, 27-year-old Nicole Gonzalez was in active labor, in the front seat of her vehicle when they arrived to her location at 166 Hospital Road. Officers Danielle Congedo and Daniel Rosado,…
Report claims Cuomo allegedly groped a female staffer
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A report published by the Times Union of Albany on Wednesday says an aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Democrat groped her in the governor’s mansion late last year. It’s the most serious allegation against the embattled governor to date. The three-term governor faces harassment allegations from five…
Congress approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has sent President Joe Biden the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The House approved the bill Wednesday over solid Republican opposition in a vote that gives the new president and Democrats a victory just seven weeks after he took office. Biden tweeted that “help is here” and said he would…
Toddler dies in early morning house fire
(Gordon Heights, NY) A little girl died Wednesday morning in an early morning house fire in Gordon Heights. Police say the fire at 69 Maple Lane, broke out around 3 o’clock in the morning and that nine people were inside the home when the fire began. Police say the body of a 23 month-old-girl, was…
Cuomo facing additional harassment allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Another woman is accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of workplace misconduct. The Times Union of Albany reported Tuesday that the woman said Cuomo inappropriately touched her late last year at the governor’s mansion. The newspaper didn’t detail what type of touching was alleged to have taken place and did not…
Additional New Yorkers eligible for COVID vaccine starting March 17
(East Farmingdale, NY) With every state handling things differently, knowing who is next in line to get a COVID-19 vaccine can become a bit confusing. On Tuesday, we learned a little bit more about who will be next in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in New York, Governor Cuomo announced that starting March 17th,…
Smithsonian acquires vial of first COVID-19 shot given to a Long Island nurse
(East Farmingdale, NY)- When a Long Island nurse received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the United Sates, it was seen as a moment of hope in the middle of a devastating world wide pandemic. The vial which contained that first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, given to Sandra Lindsay of Port Washington,…
Age 60 and up now eligible for COVID vaccine in New York
(East Farmingale, NY)- New York State has expanded eligibility for those wanting to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Starting March 10th at 8am, New Yorkers aged 60 and older are eligible to sign up for an appointment and receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Long Islander’s aged 60 and older can book COVID vaccine appointments through the New…
Pat Pagano’s Spring Forecast
(East Farmingdale, NY)- With Spring right around the corner, WALK-FM Chief Meteorologist Pat Pagano, has released his “Spring 2021 Forecast” for Long Island. APRIL 2021 FIRST FEW DAYS – FAIR – COOL. 1ST SHOWERS START AND END OF THE WEEK – FAIR IN BETWEEN 2ND CLEARING – SHOWERS LATE 3RD FAIR-CHILLY…WARMING UP – HEAVY STORMS LATE 4TH MAINLY FAIR…