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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…
State will add 3 new COVID-19 vaccination sites on Long Island
(East Farmingdale, NY)- New York State officials announced that Long Island will be getting three new state run, COVID-19 mass vaccination centers. The three new sites will be located at Suffolk County Community College Campus in Brentwood, SUNY Old Westbury Campus in Westbury and Stony Brook University Southampton Campus in Southampton. Officials say the sites…
Propane explosion injures 2 on the job in Suffolk
(Baywood, NY) A propane explosion injured two people on the job on Monday night in Baywood. Suffolk Police say two employees at Paraco Gas on Corbin Avenue, were filling propane tanks, when a small explosion occurred around 6:30pm. Officials say the employees were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of burns. The investigation…
NY Attorney General appoints team to investigate Cuomo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday appointed a former federal prosecutor and an employment lawyer to investigate allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed female aides. Joon Kim was the acting U.S. Attorney in Manhattan for parts of 2017 and 2018. He’ll join the employment lawyer Anne Clark in…
CDC announces new guidelines for vaccinated people
NEW YORK (AP) — Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That’s according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations were announced Monday. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease,…
Nassau Coliseum will become a COVID-19 vaccination site
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Soon Long Islanders can line up for a COVID-19 vaccine, at the Nassau Coliseum. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, announced plans over the weekend to transform the lower level exhibition hall of the Coliseum into a vaccination center. Curran also said that they will be taking steps to make booking appointments at…