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Standardized test are returning to schools with an option to opt-out
WASHINGTON — Standardized tests are returning to the nation’s schools, but with lower stakes and an option to opt out for many families. States are adopting a patchwork of testing plans after the Biden administration offered new flexibility during the pandemic. Some are shortening tests or delaying them, and many are lowering the stakes. Officials…
New York Marine Rescue Center will release a seal named “Jimi Hendrix” at Tiana Beach on Wednesday
Hampton Bays, NY- Join the New York Marine Rescue Center on Wednesday night as they release a gray seal named “Jimi Hendrix” back into the ocean. According to the NYMRC, “Jimi Hendrix was admitted to NY Marine Rescue Center on May 10th, after being spotted on the beach east of Gurney’s Resort in Montauk…. It was…
State Troopers increasing presence in response to uptick in anti-Semitic attacks
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State is increasing police patrols at “synagogues, schools and other Jewish community facilities following a number of recent anti-Semitic attacks in New York and around the country”. The increased patrols are planned for New York City, Long Island and areas in the Hudson Valley. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made…
Long Island has highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the state
East Farmingdale, NY- Just over 65% of Long Islander’s have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Cuomo made the announcement Monday at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, while pushing a new incentive to get vaccinated called “Shot in the Park”. Read more about the vaccination rates in New York State,…
PD: Woman held up BP gas station at knifepoint
Holbrook, NY- Officials on Long Island say a woman robbed a gas station at knifepoint on Monday night. Suffolk County Police say a woman entered the BP gas station on Expressway Drive South in Holbrook, approximately 6:40 p. m., displayed a knife and demanded cash from an employee. Police say the employee handed the woman…
Biden says he’s doubling spending to help communities prepare for hurricanes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s doubling U.S. emergency spending to help communities prepare for hurricanes and other extreme weather events. Biden traveled to FEMA headquarters in Washington on Monday to get an update on preparations for the hurricane season. The $1 billion in U.S. emergency spending is a small fraction of what…
‘Hadestown’ jumps ahead of pack to welcome Broadway patrons
NEW YORK (AP) — “Hadestown,” the brooding musical about the underworld, has set its Broadway reopening date on Sept. 2, jumping ahead of such megahits as “Hamilton” and “Wicked” to position itself as the first show to welcome audiences on Broadway since the pandemic. Producers announced Monday that tickets go on sale June 11 for…
New York State Parks to host pop-up COVID-19 vaccine events
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State has announced 15 new pop-up coronavirus vaccination locations. The pop-up sites will be offering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. On Long Island, vaccinations sites will be offered at the following new pop-up sites: Belmont Lake State Park: May 30th Heckscher State Park: June 5th Hempstead Lake State Park: June 6th Robert Moses State Park: May 29th – May 30th Sunken…
NY launches ‘Shot in the Park’- giving away a free two-day park pass, with vaccine
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State’s latest incentive to get New Yorker’s vaccinated, a free two-day State Park pass with a COVID-19 vaccine. The event called “Shot in the Park” will run from May 24th through May 31st. No appointments are needed. More information on this is available, here. Photo: Youngsters play in the surf,…
State giving out lottery tickets this week with COVID-19 vaccines
East Farmingdale, NY- Anyone who gets vaccinated at select state-run vaccination sites in New York this week will receive a lottery scratch ticket with prizes potentially worth millions, as the state tries to boost slowing vaccination rates. The pilot program at 10 state-run sites will offer prizes from $20 up to $5 million and run…
NYC Schools will not offer remote learning this fall
UNDATED (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City schools will be all in person this fall with no remote options. After closing schools in March 2020, De Blasio said during a Monday appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that there is no “full recovery without full-strength-schools.” The roughly 1 million students who attend…
Man rescued from house fire
Shirley, NY- Police say they rescued a man from a house fire on Sunday night in Shirley. Officials say they responded to a 911 call of smoke coming from a house located at 246 Floyd Road just before 8 p. m.. Suffolk County Police Officers entered the house and found a 51-year-old man on the…