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Man dies after falling off ladder
Ronkonkoma, NY- Tragic story over the weekend in Suffolk County where officials say an elderly mam died after falling off a ladder. Police say the unidentified man was doing work on his Seneca Street house in Ronkonkoma, Friday morning at approximately 11:45am when he fell. The man was transported to a local hospital where he…
New Yorkers continue to wait on word from Cuomo after CDC eases guidance for mask wearing
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has yet to say whether he’ll change his state’s mask or social distancing rules in light of new federal guidance that eases rules for fully vaccinated people. Cuomo said Thursday that the state’s mask mandate is still in place as his administration reviews the new federal…
County Executives call on Cuomo to lift most mask rules for vaccinated people
KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) — Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people. The bipartisan group of county executives cited Thursday’s announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that vaccinated…
Officials estimate it could cost over $38,000 to repair a soccer field in Centereach
Centereach, NY- Officials in Suffolk County say the estimated repairs to a damaged soccer field in Centereach, are totaling over $38,000. Police say over the past six months a person or group of people damaged a soccer field at Our Savior New American School on Hawkins Road. The first incident occurred during the overnight hours…
Suffolk SPCA hosting free dog food event this Saturday
Riverhead, NY- Join the Suffolk County SPCA at Stotzky Park in Riverhead on Saturday May, 15th for a free dog food giveaway. The dog food, donated by Healthy Extension of Hauppauge, will be available while supplies last. Limit one bag per family. SPCA Free Dog Food Giveaway Saturday May 15th starting at 10am. Stotzky Memorial…
Police hosting blood drive Saturday in Commack to honor fallen officer
Commack, NY- On Saturday, May 15th join the Suffolk County Police at the Commack Fire Department on Jericho Turnpike in Commack, for the 11th Annual Blood Drive in memory of Police Officer Glen Ciano. Officer Ciano was responding to a call when he was killed by a drunk driver in Commack on February 22, 2009.…
NYPD officer from Smithtown expected to recover after being shot 3 times in Brooklyn
East Farmingdale, NY- The NYPD said a police officer was shot three times in a gun battle with a man suspected in a fatal shooting. Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Thursday that the wounded officer, Brian McGurran, 28, of Smithtown, is expected to recover. Shea says two police officers and a sergeant were on patrol…
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most situations
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people. The new directive yesterday allows those vaccinated to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. Speaking without a mask in the Rose Garden, President…
Pipeline is back in operation but worries over gasoline prices and shortages continue
CLEMMONS, N.C. (AP) — The nation’s largest fuel pipeline is back in operation, less than a week after being forced offline by a gang of hackers. Officials with Colonial Pipeline say they fired up operations again late yesterday. But it’s expected it will take several days for deliveries to return to normal. The hack caused…
Lee Zeldin facing increased competition in Governor race
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former Westcester County executive Rob Astorino says he’ll run for governor in 2022 in what would be his second bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Astorino is a Republican former radio industry professional and two-term Westchester County executive. He promised to release an agenda to address New York’s steep job…
Employers in NY will soon have to protect workers from airborne infectious diseases, or face fines
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State regulators in New York will soon be able to fine employers who don’t protect workers from airborne infectious disease. A new state law tasks state labor and health officials with coming up with minimum workplace standards around things like personal protective equipment, social distancing and quarantine requirements. Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
Children ages 12-15 are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Children between the ages of 12 and 15 can get vaccinated in New York effective immediately. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Wednesday after the state’s vaccine advisory task force and state health commissioner reviewed safety data. New York City health officials and national pharmacy chain CVS had already said Wednesday…