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Henrik Lundqvist will have open-heart surgery
Former NY Ranger Henrik Lundqvist said Monday he’s scheduled for open-heart surgery after tests revealed a heart condition that kept him from continuing to play goal in the NHL. Lundqvist wrote on Twitter that he’s set to have an aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aortic replacement. He did not say when. A physical after…
A Shirley man has been arrested for alleged murder
A Shirley man has been arrested for allegedly killing a person and then setting the body on fire in his backyard Saturday. Officials responded to reports of a fire, and when they arrived they say they found the burning corpse. The fire was put out and the medical examiner is working to identify the victim…
Jets win again!
The Jets won for the 2nd time in a row, 23 to 16 over the Cleveland Browns. the Jets are now 2-13 The Giants lost to Baltimore 27 to 13, The Giants are 5 and 10 but can still make the playoffs. In Basketball The Nets lost to Charlotte 106 to 104 The Knicks beat…
Dr. Fauci warns of “post-seasonal” surge
Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that the United States is headed for a “post-seasonal” surge of the coronavirus pandemic, following mass global travel and congregating in homes for the holiday season, with the worst still likely to occur. “We very well might see a post-seasonal, in the sense of Christmas, New Year’s, surge, and, as I…
Getting ready for New Year’s Eve
Workers have installed the New Year’s Eve ball that will drop in Times Square on Dec. 31. The ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered with 2,688 crystal triangles of various sizes It weighs five tons and has 32,256 LED lights. The pandemic-limited celebration that will lack the usual tightly packed crowds in Time Square…
Gov. Cuomo is asking people to stay home for the holidays
Gov. Cuomo is asking people to stay home for the holidays in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cuomo’s message is “Celebrate smart. Stop shutdowns.” Just as with Thanksgiving, Cuomo is asking people to limit their travel over Christmas, Kwanza and New Year’s. Despite the CDC and officials urging people to postpone holiday travel, people are…
COVID-19 infection on Long Island continues to rise
The COVID-19 infection rate in both Nassau and Suffolk continues to rise In Nassau, the infection rate is up to 6.15%. Meanwhile, the infection rate in Suffolk County is sitting at 6.2%. (AP Photo)
NBA opening night!
Last night was the NBA’s opening night. The NBA is playing a 72-game schedule for the 2020-21 season The Nets beat Golden State Warriors 125 to 99 The Knicks play tonight against the Indiana Pacers Photo: (AP Photo)
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone kicks off a public awareness campaign on the importance of receiving the vaccine for Covid-19
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and county health experts kicked off a public awareness campaign to educate residents on the importance of receiving the vaccine for Covid-19 The “Take Your Shot” initiative is a multimedia campaign to encourage residents to get the vaccine when it’s their turn. Photo: (AP Photo)
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announces a new rental assistance program.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a new rental assistance program. The $6 million project will help up to 900 renters in the county, providing up to $2,500 a month for three months. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible. Applications for the program open Jan. 6, 2021 Photo: (AP Photo)
Nursing homes across Long Island began to vaccinate against COVID-19
Nursing homes across Long Island began to vaccinate their workers and residents against COVID-19 yesterday The vaccine will be coming in coolers from providers such as CVS and Walgreens. Nursing homes have been among the places hardest hit by COVID-19, forcing many facilities to shut their doors to outside visitors, Several Long Island families have…
18 million people in the US have been infected with corona virus
As of yesterday at least 18 million people in the US have been infected with the corona virus, and more than 319,000 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. Photo: (AP Photo)