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New testing sites open on Long Island
Several new COVID-19 testing sites are opening on Long Island this week Beginning Tuesday, Northwell Health will operate a drive-thru testing sites at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn and Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. Community testing sites are also going up at the former Babies R Us in Bohemia and at 1 Marcus Ave.…
Covid quarantine time reduced
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious…
Fight temporarily closes Smith Haven Mall
LAKE GROVE, NY — A fight between teens that led to a trash can being knocked over — causing a loud noise — prompted several 911 calls of possible shots fired and a police presence at Smith Haven Mall on Monday, Suffolk police said. Officers responded to Smith Haven Mall at 4:34 p.m. after multiple…
Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, Giants lose
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson ran like no other Jets quarterback in franchise history, tossed a touchdown pass to an offensive lineman, and outdueled Trevor Lawrence. Then he watched New York’s defense use a goal-line stand at the end of the game to hold on and beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21 on Sunday.…
Large number of flights canceled over Christmas weekend
Between flight cancellations and travelers deciding to stay home, The TSA says that airline travel didn’t reach pre-pandemic levels this Christmas weekend The TSA says the more than 1.5 million people were screened at airports Saturday, which is up from the same time last year. However, but that is about 1 million less people that…
NY sets new Covid record
New York State set its all-time daily COVID case record for the eighth time in little more than a week on Sunday as almost 50,000 New Yorkers tested positive, Gov. Hochul said hospitalizations statewide topped 4,800 Sunday. Officials say there is no reason to panic since vaccines are helping to prevent severe omicron infection and…
Man shoots parents on Christmas
A 29-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested for allegedly trying to kill his parents inside their Hewlett Harbor home on Christmas morning. Police say they were called to the home around 10 a.m. That’s when officers found a 64-year-old woman shot in the head and a 65-year-old man shot in the back. Both victims were…
Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh tested positive for COVID-19
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jets’ Head coach Robert Saleh has tested positive for COVID-19 after feeling symptoms For New York, it’s the latest in what has been a surge of coronavirus cases on the team. Tight ends coach Ron Middleton coached practice in Saleh’s absence after finding out about 45 minutes before that the head…
2 Long Island CityMD locations are temporarily closing
2 Long Island CityMD locations are temporarily closing due to the high demand for COVID-19 testing In a statement on their website, CityMD says “To preserve our ability to staff our sites, we are temporarily closing certain locations effective Dec. 22.” The locations on Long Island that are closed include the CityMD in Bay Shore…
At home Covid-19 treatment authorized
The FDA yesterday authorized the first at-home pill to treat COVID-19 The Pfizer drug is a faster and cheaper way to treat early COVID-19 infections, however initial supplies will be extremely limited (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
PD: Gun fired inside a Suffolk County LA Fitness
North Babylon, NY- A gun was fired Tuesday night, inside a Long Island LA Fitness location. Police in Suffolk County say the suspect with the gun, Noah Haynes, 18 of Wyandanch, was pinned down by patrons at the gym, located at 1230 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, until authorities arrived. Officials say no one was…
3 new COVID-19 test sites coming to Suffolk County
East Farmingdale, NY- Finding a COVID-19 test site or a take home rapid test in Suffolk County has not been easy. Long lines have been spotted at walk-in testing facilities across the county and residents have been finding store shelves empty when they look to buy rapid tests. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that…