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Heatwave: Cooling centers now open in Nassau
East Farmingdale, NY- The National Weather Service has issued a High Heat Warning in effect for parts of Nassau and Suffolk Counties from Wednesday morning through Thursday night. A Heat Advisory is issued when combined heat and humidity levels will make it feel like temperatures are in the upper 90’s near 100 degrees for two…
Military will require COVID-19 vaccine starting next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month under a plan laid out by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden. Top Pentagon leaders said in memos to the troops that the vaccine is a necessary step to maintain military readiness. Defense…
Forecasters keeping a close eye on the tropics as storm begins to intensify
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical storm watches have been issued for various Caribbean islands for what soon could become the sixth named tropical storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center announced Monday evening that watches for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Vieques have been upgraded to a tropical storm…
Cuomo isolated as accuser set to speak in first TV interview
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces another day under fire Monday. CBS is scheduled to broadcast the first TV interview with Brittany Commisso, an executive assistant who accused the Democrat of groping her breast at the governor’s mansion in Albany. Later Monday, the state Assembly’s judiciary committee planned to meet to…
Amazon now requiring warehouse workers to wear masks
CYBERSPACE (AP) — Starting today, Amazon workers who show up at warehouse jobs must also mask up. The online retail behemoth now requires all warehouse employees to wear masks inside, whether they’re vaccinated or not. The new order applies to 900,000 Amazon workers. The move follows steps by a growing number or retailers to cobble…
Cuomo’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa, has resigned
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Melissa DeRosa, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide, has resigned, about a week after a state attorney general report found the governor had sexually harassed 11 women. DeRosa wrote a statement to news organizations announcing her departure. She joined Cuomo’s administration in 2013 and eventually became one of the governor’s…
Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota’s sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A former Long Island prosecutor and one of his top aides convicted of helping cover up the beating of a suspect are facing sentencing. Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and Christopher McPartland were convicted in December 2019 on counts of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and civil…
NY lawmakers pitch extending eviction moratorium to October
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two New York lawmakers are introducing a bill to extend the state’s eviction moratorium until Oct. 31 in light of the state’s failure to send out enough COVID-19 rental aid for an estimated 200,000 households in need. The state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire Aug. 31. Senator Alessandra Biaggi and…
What we do and don’t know about reopening schools this fall
East Farmingdale, NY- Many school districts across Long Island spent the summer waiting for guidelines to arrive from New York State officials with plans on how to reopen schools for the 2021-2022 school year but on Thursday many were shocked to learn that the state would not be providing that guidance. New York State Health Commissioner…
Lawmakers give Cuomo until August 13th to provide evidence for impeachment investigation
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State lawmakers are telling New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that their ongoing impeachment investigation is “nearing completion” and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence. Since March, the Assembly’s judiciary committee has been investigating whether there are grounds to impeach the Democratic governor over sexual harassment allegations…
NYC’s impending vaccination rules prompt concern
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest move by New York City to control the coronavirus pandemic is renewing uncertainty among some business owners. Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that New York City would be the first major U.S. city to require anyone dining indoors at a restaurant, working out at a gym or grabbing…
Majority of NY Assembly would oust Cuomo if he doesn’t quit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A majority of state Assembly members support beginning impeachment proceedings against Gov. Andrew Cuomo if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. That’s according to an Associated Press count Wednesday. At least 86 of the body’s 150 members have said publicly or told The…