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Daylight Savings Time, starts Sunday
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Ready or not, here comes Daylight Savings Time. On Sunday, March 14th at 2am, we will “spring forward” our clocks one hour to 3am, losing one whole hour of sleep. There has been talk recently on Capitol hill about ending Daylight Savings Time but no legislation has past so far that would…
NY announces new travel guidelines
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says travelers to New York from other U.S. states will no longer be required to quarantine starting April 1. Cuomo announced Thursday that the two-week quarantine for domestic travelers will be recommended but no longer mandated. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said city officials were not…
Biden announces plan to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1st
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a prime-time address, President Joe Biden has outlined his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 — and he raised the prospect of beginning to gain what he called “independence from this virus” by the Fourth of July. Biden addressed the nation Thursday evening, one year…
One year later, COVID’s impact on the mental health of children
PARIS (AP) — Doctors say the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children is alarming and plain to see. France’s busiest pediatric hospital has seen a doubling in the number of children and young teenagers requiring treatment after attempted suicides. Doctors elsewhere report similar surges, with children — some as young…
Cuomo facing possible impeachment
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s grip on power seems increasingly threatened as a majority of state legislators are calling for his resignation. In addition to that, Democrats have launched an impeachment investigation — and police in the state capital say they stand ready to investigate a groping allegation. The firestorm around…
Lindenhurst man critically injured in crash
(Lindenhust, NY) A Lindenhurst man was critically injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Suffolk Police say 27-year-old Michael Degore, was driving southbound on South Strong Avenue when he veered off the roadway, struck a telephone pole and then crashed into a parked vehicle. Police say Degore, was ejected from the vehicle, which caught on…
Health officials say NY variant of COVID-19 is spreading
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say the COVID-19 variant that was first detected in New York City now accounts for about two in five coronavirus cases in the city. That suggests that the variant spreads more easily than the older strain of the virus. But the city health officials said Wednesday they’ve seen no…
Firefighter enters not guilty plea in wrong way fatal crash
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say a New York City firefighter drove drunk in the wrong direction before crashing into a car driven by a high school teacher, killing him instantly. Firefighter Joseph Norris pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges including aggravated vehicular homicide in the Nov. 20, 2020, death of 44-year-old teacher Anthony Mariano.…
Police help deliver baby during rush hour
(East Patchogue, NY)- Suffolk County Police helped to safely deliver a baby during rush hour on Thursday morning in East Patchogue. Police say the mom, 27-year-old Nicole Gonzalez was in active labor, in the front seat of her vehicle when they arrived to her location at 166 Hospital Road. Officers Danielle Congedo and Daniel Rosado,…
Report claims Cuomo allegedly groped a female staffer
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A report published by the Times Union of Albany on Wednesday says an aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Democrat groped her in the governor’s mansion late last year. It’s the most serious allegation against the embattled governor to date. The three-term governor faces harassment allegations from five…
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…