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How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment on Long Island
(East Farmingdale, NY)- COVID-19 vaccines are like the Cabbage Patch kids in the 80’s, everyone wants one but they are really hard to find. Except, its not a Cabbage Patch Kid, its a potentially life saving vaccine and to say it’s not easy to get an appointment for a COVID vaccine on Long Island, doesn’t…
Trump Impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — House impeachment managers in Donald Trump’s impeachment plan to use Capitol security footage that hasn’t been publicly released before as they build their case against the former president. They will use the footage to argue that Trump incited the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to Democratic aides working on the case. Prosecutors will…
Another Long Island man charged in Capitol riot
NEW YORK (AP) — A Long Island man who prosecutors say celebrated the storming of the U.S. Capitol by smoking a joint in the rotunda has been arrested. Greg Rubenacker made an initial appearance in federal court in New York on Tuesday to face disorderly conduct and other charges. He’s among scores of protesters arrested…
1 in 3 Americans say they won’t get vaccinated
NEW YORK (AP) — About 1 in 3 Americans say they definitely or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s according to a new poll that some experts say is discouraging news if the U.S. hopes to achieve herd immunity and vanquish the outbreak. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research…
Toxic chemicals found in some baby food
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Toxic chemicals including lead and mercury have been found in some baby food. According to a new Congressional report, popular baby food makers including but not limited to; Gerber, Plum Organics, Beech-nut and Earth’s Best Organics, were listed in the findings. Read the full congressional report here. Photo: FILE – In…
Islanders vs Rangers
(East Farmingdale, NY)- The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers, Monday night at the Garden 2-0. The Associated Press reports Islanders coach Barry Trotz, earned his 850th victory. Photo: Semyon Varlamov, right, of the New York Islanders, makes a breakaway save on Artemi Panarin, left, of the New York Rangers during the third…
Former President Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial begins today
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday. It’s a historic moment as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The House impeached Trump last month, arguing that he alone was responsible for the mob of his supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol and interrupted the presidential…
NY Board of Regents officially names Betty Rosa, Education Commissioner
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Interim New York Education Commissioner Betty Rosa has been given the job permanently. The policy-making Board of Regents unanimously approved the appointment on Monday. Rosa has been interim commissioner since August 2020. The Education Department has been without a permanent chief since MaryEllen Elia stepped down in August 2019. Rosa is…
Indoor dining in NYC can reopen Friday at 25% capacity
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says indoor restaurant dining can reopen in New York City at 25% capacity on Friday, two days before the Valentine’s Day opening he had announced earlier. Cuomo said restaurateurs had asked for the ban on indoor dining to be lifted in advance of Valentine’s Day in…
Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to Super Bowl victory
(Associated Press)- Tom Brady has won a record seventh Super Bowl in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing three touchdown passes while keeping Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs from winning a second consecutive championship in a 31-9 victory. Brady threw two TD passes to Rob Gronkowski, the 43-year-old’s longtime teammate in…
Dog rescued from frozen pond
(Hewlett, NY)- A Golden Retriever named “Lucky”, got lucky on Sunday morning when emergency personnel were able to rescue the pup from a partially frozen pond. Nassau County Police say by the time Fourth Precinct officers responded to Grant Park in Hewlett, around 9am, Lucky struggling to stay afloat. The Hewlett Fire Department responded to the…
Storm postpones state vaccine appointments
(East Farmingdale, NY) Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines at New York State run sites on Long Island were cancelled Sunday, due to a winter storm. The New York State vaccination sites at Jones Beach and Stony Brook were scheduled to reopen Monday, February 8, as planned. The Associated Press says that Sunday’s cancelled appointments will be…