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Open enrollment period for NY State of health marketplace begins on Sunday
(East Farmingdale, NY)- The open enrollment period for the 2021 New York State of Health insurance marketplace begins on Sunday, November 1st. Uninsured New Yorkers can enroll for heath insurance coverage at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call the New York State of Health directly at 1-855-355-5557. Photo: Brett Levine
Cuomo issues guidance for Thanksgiving
(East Farmingdale, NY)- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, issued his guidance for New Yorkers about Thanksgiving, suggesting that large gatherings be avoided . Cuomo is advising that New Yorkers skip large family gathering this year and opt for virtual gatherings. Cuomo also said that people who travel in and out of the state for the…
Long lines still reported at some early voting locations in Suffolk and Nassau Counties
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Long lines at early voting locations were reported again on Wednesday at some Nassau and Suffolk County polling sites. Election officials in New York City on Tuesday voted to extend voting hours. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Wednesday issued a letter to the Nassau County Board of Elections requesting that hours…
A catering hall and a Farmingville homeowner could see fines for breaking COVID rules
(Farmingville, NY)- Officials in Suffolk County announced possible fines for a Long Island catering hall and a homeowner after both were caught hosting large parties. On Wednesday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, said that 30 of the 91 people who attended a wedding at the North Fork County Club in Cutchogue, have tested positive for…
Zeta to bring wind and rain to Long Island
(East Farmngdale, NY)- Hurricane Zeta weakened into a Tropical Storm over central Alabama. The National Weather Service says brunt of Zeta is expected to track to the south of Long Island but we will still see some wind and rain today as it passes. WALK Meteorologist Pat Pagano, “winds could gust tonight up to 40…
Justice Department ramps up inquiry into NY care home deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is vastly expanding an inquiry that could determine whether New York is undercounting coronavirus deaths among nursing home residents. The demand for data from hundreds of private facilities ratchets up pressure on Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo after months of criticism that the state’s official tally of 6,722 dead…
Photo released of vehicle wanted for questioning in Port Jefferson Station Greenway attack
(Yaphank NY)- Suffolk County Police have released a photograph of a vehicle that they believe a person of interest was driving, in connection to a recent attack of a woman, on the Port Jefferson Station Greenway. The vehicle is a dark-colored 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra with a sunroof. Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk…
Long Islanders continue to face long lines waiting to vote
(East Farmingdale, NY)- Long Islanders were back at polling sites in Nassau and Suffolk County on Tuesday and some voters were waiting in long lines. According to the Associated Press, New York State election officials said over 710,000 New Yorkers voted at in-person polling stations Saturday through Monday. Absentee ballots can still be requested in…
Massachussets and California added to NY Travel Advisory
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor is now urging residents to avoid nonessential travel to neighboring Massachusetts, as the state adds California to its COVID-19 advisory. Residents from states on New York’s quarantine list must self-quarantine for 14 days. Only seven states including New York have reported an average of fewer than 10 new…
MTA plans test frontline workers weekly
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it’s embarking on a first-in-the-nation testing program to guard against a second wave of the new coronavirus among transit workers. MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said the goal will be to test 15% of frontline workers weekly. That would amount to roughly 6,000 bus and subway workers,…
Today is the deadline to apply online for an absentee ballot in New York State
(East Farmingdale, NY)- October 27, 2020 is the last day voters in New York State, can request an absentee ballot online, through email or by fax. You can request an absentee ballot here. Early in person voting in New York State, will continue through Sunday, November 1, 2020. In Suffolk County, a list of early…
Farmingville woman arrested after weekend a house party with 200-300 people
(Farmingville, NY)- A Long Island woman was arrested over the weekend after police responded to a large house party. Officials in Suffolk County say they received multiple 911 calls on Saturday, October 24, 2020 about about a large party at 6 Somers Court in Farmingville. Authorities say there were approximately 200-300 people at the party. …