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New York State COVID levels drop to pre-holiday low
(East Farmingdale, NY)- It’s starting to look like we might be getting closer to the other side of the second wave of the coronavirus in New York. On Thursday, Governor Cuomo announced that the statewide positivity rate had dropped to 3.54%, the lowest level the state had seen, since the day before Thanksgiving, 2020. On…
State to follow CDC’s updated COVID guidelines
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York will follow updated guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and will not require certain people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to quarantine after being exposed to someone with the virus. Cuomo and Health Commissioner Howard Zucker said Thursday that New…
AP: More than 9k COVID-19 patients were released to nursing homes
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it was accelerating outbreaks. That’s according to new records obtained by The Associated Press. The new number of over 9,000 recovering patients sent to hundreds…
How to find a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy
(East Farmingdale, NY)- A new federal program has begun to ship COVID-19 vaccines, directly to pharmacies. The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP), is a collaboration between the federal government, states and pharmacies to increase access for Americans eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program began shipping to some pharmacies nationwide the week of…
How to search for a vaccine appointment on Long Island
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Trying to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine on Long Island- is difficult, officials say this is due to the limited supply being provided to New York State from the federal government. Here’s some information on how and where you and thousands of others, might look to schedule an appointment for…
Pedestrian run over by 3 vehicles on Sunrise Highway
(Copiague, NY)- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Copiague and then run over by two more vehicles that fled the scene. Police say the initial accident happened on Sunrise Highway by Bayview Avenue at approximately 10:20pm. Police say the initial driver pulled over after the crash and remained at the scene…
Fauci predicts April will be “open season” for vaccinations in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci predicts by April it will be “open season” for vaccinations in the U.S., as supply boosts allow most people to get shots to protect against COVID-19. Speaking to NBC’s “Today Show,” Fauci, who serves as science adviser to President joe Biden, says the rate of vaccinations will greatly accelerate…
Curran announces new vaccination center to open at LIU Post
(East Farmingale, NY)- A third Nassau County run COVID-19 vaccination center will open on Monday, February 15th at Long Island University, Post campus in Brookville. New York State residents (including Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, etc) can sign up for appointments when they become available at www.nassaucountyny.gov/vaccine. Nassau County officials say the newest vaccination center will operate…
Large venues like Nassau Coliseum can reopen this month
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Large arenas and stadiums in New York can soon reopen for sports and entertainment at 10% of their normal capacity under a plan announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo said Wednesday that major venues with a capacity of 10,000 or more can reopen starting Feb. 23. The Barclays Center has already…
WALK-FM STORM CENTER: Closings & Delays
Click here for the New York Cancer and Blood Specialist, Storm Center. Photo: Jen Bryant carries a shovel Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, as she walks Chloe, as light snow falls on day two of a winter storm that is expected to dump nearly one foot of snow in the greater Chicago area. (AP Photo/Charles Rex…
Springsteen faces drunk driving charges
HIGHLANDS, N.J. (AP) — Rocker Bruce Springsteen is facing a drunken driving charge for an incident in New Jersey in November. A spokesperson for the National Parks Service says Springsteen was arrested on Nov. 14 in the Gateway National Recreation Area. He received citations for driving while under the influence, reckless driving and consuming alcohol…
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…