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Johnson & Johnson ask U.S. regulators to clear new COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson yesterday asked U.S. regulators to clear the world’s first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use option that could boost scarce supplies. According to preliminary results the vaccine is safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe cases of COVID-19. but the Food and Drug Administration is asking its independent advisers to publicly…
House Democrats ask Trump to testify
House Democrats yesterday asked former president Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging the former president to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the letter was released, a Trump adviser said that the he will not testify and Trump’s lawyers dismissed…
Police investigate fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Patchogue
(East Patchogue)- Commuters from Holbrook to Bellport faced big delays on Thursday morning after a serious crash closed the eastbound travel lanes on Sunrise Highway between Route 112 and Hospital Road. At times during the morning commute, drivers were stuck in bumper to bumper delays in both directions for up to three miles. Suffolk County…
PD: Man impersonating police officer abducts teen girl
*Update- Police are holding a press conference at 12pm to discuss the arrest of a suspect. (Lindenhurst, NY)- Police say a 14 year old girl was abducted and attacked by a man pretending to be a police officer. Officials say on Wednesday February 3rd, around 3:35pm, two girls ages 14 and 16 were walking west…
NY fans will get a chance to say goodbye to Cicely Tyson
NEW YORK (AP) — People wishing to pay their final respects to legendary actor Cicely Tyson will get a chance during a public viewing at a famed Manhattan church. The viewing for the actor, who died last week at age 96, will be held on Monday, Feb. 15, at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. According…
Judge orders state to release records on COVID nursing home deaths
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A state judge has ordered New York’s Department of Health to release records about nursing home residents who died of COVID-19. The judge on Wednesday said the agency’s failure to do so already was a “violation” of New York’s open government law. The Department of Health had argued that it needed…
NYPD fires harassment czar over allegations of hateful social media posts
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department’s former workplace harassment czar has been fired over allegations he posted hateful messages online. Police Commissioner Dermot Shea’s decision on Wednesday to fire Deputy Inspector James Kobel came about three weeks after Kobel submitted retirement paperwork in an attempt to avoid a departmental disciplinary proceeding. At…
Yankee Stadium to become vaccination site
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo say Yankee Stadium will open as a COVID-19 vaccination site on Friday. The vaccination mega-site will be run jointly by the city and state and will serve only Bronx residents. Plans to provide COVID-19 inoculations at Yankee Stadium…
Fauci: Watch the Super Bowl at home with household
WASHINGTON — When it comes to Super Bowl parties during this pandemic year, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s says to “just lay low and cool it.” President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser says during TV interviews Wednesday that now isn’t the time to invite people over for watch parties because of the possibility that they’re infected with…
Cuomo says taxi drivers and restaurant workers can be eligible for COVID vaccine
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is giving county officials the authority to add for-hire drivers and restaurant workers to the list of people eligible for a coronavirus vaccine. The governor’s announcement Tuesday came days after the governor slammed elected officials for pushing to vaccinate restaurant workers when supply is…
Police ask for help to find missing Long Island teenager
** Update: The missing person has been found. (Westbury, NY)- Nassau County Police are asking for help to find a missing girl from Westbury. Detectives say 15-year-old Michelle Chacon, was last seen leaving her Cross Street residence on Tuesday afternoon. Michelle is a hispanic female, 5’2, 145lbs, with long black hair and brown eyes. …
Elderly couple and dog saved from flood waters
(Brightwaters, NY)- An elderly man, woman and dog were rescued from waist high flood waters on Tuesday afternoon in Brightwaters. Police say the man was driving a Mercedes on Concourse East near Marine Court when the vehicle became submerged. Officials pulled the couple and the dog from the vehicle and transported them to their home. …