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30+ eligible for a COVID vaccine starting today in NY
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Starting at 8am on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, New Yorker’s aged 30 and older, are eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine. Eligibility will expand even more next week as the state will open eligibility on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 to anyone aged 16 and older. For information on how and where you…
NY State to expand vaccine eligibility starting tomorrow
(East Farmingdale, NY)- We finally have the answer as to when New York State will expand eligibility for coronavirus vaccines. On Monday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, announced that all New Yorker’s aged 16 and older, will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, starting on April 6th. New Yorker’s age 30 and older, are…
After nearly a week, the Suez Canal is back open
SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — A canal service provider says workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most crucial arteries for trade. Leth Agencies said the vessel had been re-floated on Monday. Helped by the peak of…
Crews respond to fire at Suffolk County horse farm
(Medford, NY)- Over the weekend, a fire broke out at a Long Island horse farm. Suffolk County Police say on Friday night around 10:30pm, Sixth Precinct officers and members of the Yaphank Fire Department, responded to a 911 call about a fire at the Suffolk Equestrian Academy at 188 Bellport Avenue. No people or animals…
Cops: Southampton woman arrested after intentionally damaging a vehicle with a hammer
(Southampton, NY)- A 42-year-old Southampton woman was arrested over the weekend after she allegedly used a hammer to damage a vehicle. Southampton Town Police say Blanca Suculanda, intentionally caused damage to a vehicle with a hammer and took items from the vehicle. Police say the incident happened on Scuttle Hole Road in Watermill and the…
NY getting closer to legalizing marijuana for adults
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21. The state has come close to passing marijuana legislation several times but until now has been unable to finalize a deal. New York joins at least 14 other states that allow residents…
Live music returns to NY at vaccination site
NEW YORK (AP) — One of New York City’s largest coronavirus vaccination centers is also serving as a home to a series of mini concerts. The music is part of a series of concerts that come from a collaboration between the nonprofit group Sing for Hope and violinist Victoria Paterson. The musicians who perform at…
Teenager arrested in Port Jeff Village murder case
(Port Jefferson, NY)- A Port Jefferson teenager has been arrested for the murder that happened last week, on Main Street in Port Jefferson Village. Suffolk County Police say they arrested and charged 19-year-old Joseph Garcia, of 11 Market Street, with Murder 2nd degree. The investigation is ongoing. Read original story, here. Photo: FILE- Main Street…
Biden says Americans are letting their guard down as over 54K test positive for COVID last week in NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — President Joe Biden says Americans apparently are letting their guard down when it comes to the coronavirus. Biden’s remark to reporters on Sunday comes amid a national trend that has seen case numbers inch up in recent days. New York and New Jersey are back atop of the list of U.S.…
$2,000 reward offered to find man who abandoned birds on the Northern State Parkway
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Several birds were abandoned on Northern State Parkway over the weekend. Officials say on Saturday March 20th at approximately 12:15 pm, an animal rescuer was driving eastbound on the Northern State Pkwy just past exit 40 (route 110) and saw a man in a silver SUV, possibly a Nissan Pathfinder walking from…
Showers today & Wind Advisory in effect
(East Farmingdale, NY) Severe storms ripped across the south, shooting off tornadoes and killing at least five people early on Friday morning. Part of that storm system, will make its way north to Long Island for today. For Friday, expect showers then turning warmer and windy. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 2pm Friday…
Paying more at the tap, Suffolk County Water Authority to raise rates this summer
(East Farmingdale, NY)- If you live in Suffolk County, you’ll soon see an increase in your water bill. According to Newsday, the Suffolk County Water Authority approved a rate increase during a board meeting on Thursday night. Newsday, says the average customer will see rates go up “3.77% or around 1.56 per month”. The new prices…