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UK Covid Cluster found on LI
(East Farmingdale, NY)- More cases of the UK variant of the coronavirus have been found in New York. On Wednesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, said there are two clusters of the new COVID variant in the state, one upstate and the other cluster was found on Long Island. The upstate cluster connects back to…
National Guard stationed at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The challenge now is figuring out what’s real and what’s just noise. Investigators are combing through a mountain of online posts, street surveillance and other intelligence. The information suggests mobs could try to…
FBI: Proud Boys fan stockpiled ammo, knives in NY home
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities have arrested a supporter of the Proud Boys extremist group who they say threatened to deploy “cars full of armed patriots” to Washington as the Capitol was under siege last week. Eduard Florea was charged Wednesday with possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. He was denied bail after the…
President Trump Impeached
(East Farmingdale, NY)- For the first time in history, the President of the United States has been impeached, twice. Ten Republicans joined House Democrats in the vote, 232 – 197 on Wednesday, to impeach President Donald Trump for “Incitement of Insurrection”. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, says a Senate trial will not start before January…
PD give update on human remains found
(Centereach, NY)- It’s been almost a year since human remains were found behind a Centereach home. This morning, Suffolk County Police have released more details about the victim, including a sketch of the victim and photographs of items found the scene. Officials now say, the remains that were discovered on March 15, 2020, at 75…
Schumer wants rioters on no-fly list
(East Farmingdale, NY)- New York Senator Chuck Schumer, is calling for authorities to add the people who rioted at the Capitol last week, to be added to the no-fly list. The New York Post reports that Schumer told a group of reporters, “We can not allow these same insurrectionists to get on a plane and…
Expanded vaccine eligibility list
(East Farmingdale, NY)- More New Yorker’s are now eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. Federal guidelines changed Tuesday morning to include persons aged 65 and up and individuals who are “immune compromised”. The expansion on Tuesday is in addition to the group of people who became eligible on Monday, which includes Teachers, Fire Fighters, Police…
Rapid testing could be key to reopening
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he wants to start opening restaurants, theaters and offices by launching rapid testing sites in New York City and eventually other city centers throughout the state. The governor said he wants to launch hundreds of new rapid testing sites statewide by partnering with the real estate…
NYC terminating Trump contracts
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Trump Organization is under city contract to operate the two ice rinks and a carousel in Central Park as well as a golf course in the…
65 and older, now eligible for vaccine
(East Farmingdale, NY)- New Yorker’s age 65 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. The New York State guidance was updated on Tuesday morning after the Federal Government changed the speed of delivery and requirements for the available shots. The Federal Government is also recommending that younger people with certain health problems…
Feds to increase availability of vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely a month into a mass vaccination campaign to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration Tuesday unexpectedly shifted gears to speed the delivery of shots. A slow start had triggered widespread concern from states and public health officials. Health and Human Services Alex Azar announced two major changes. First, the government…
WATCH: Woman attacked, car stolen
(Mastic, NY)- Suffolk County Police say a Mastic woman was attacked in her driveway over the weekend and her attackers took off with her car, which was a rental. Authorities say the 66-year-old woman was struck in the head with a metal object as she exited her vehicle in her driveway on Burney Blvd in mastic,…